MATTHEW DALY Associated Press
Senate energy bill falls apart amid dispute over coolants
WASHINGTON (AP) — It was supposed to be a bipartisan moment for the Senate.But now a sweeping energy package touted as a "down payment"...
Radio host Limbaugh awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, during the State...
Spending deal ends two-decade freeze on gun safety research
WASHINGTON (AP) — A bipartisan deal on a government spending bill would for the first time in two decades provide money for federal research...
Democrats: Trump should demand Senate vote on gun bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — If President Donald Trump is serious about strengthening gun laws in the wake of two mass shootings, he should demand that...
US officials say key rail safety technology 90% complete
WASHINGTON (AP) — The railroad industry has installed safety technology on nearly 90% of tracks where it is required, federal officials said Wednesday, but...
House oversight panel backs subpoena for WH counselor Conway
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Oversight Committee on Wednesday approved a subpoena to force White House counselor Kellyanne Conway to appear before the panel...
McConnell pledges vote on 9/11 bill after Stewart criticism
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to call a Senate vote on a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund...
McConnell pledges vote on 9/11 bill after Stewart criticism
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has agreed to call a Senate vote on a bill ensuring that a victims' compensation fund...
McConnell to meet 9/11 responders to discuss victims’ fund
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is meeting this week with Sept. 11 first responders following withering criticism from comedian Jon Stewart...
Jon Stewart lashes out at Congress over 9/11 victims fund
WASHINGTON (AP) — Comedian Jon Stewart scolded Congress Tuesday for failing to ensure that a victims' compensation fund set up after the 9/11 attacks...