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House Narrowly Approves Massive Spending Bill
After a day of drama, the chamber passed a $1 trillion bill to keep the government running and sent it to the Senate.
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Terrorism Risk Insurance Likely to Die
Barring a change, the federal backstop against terrorist attacks will expire at the end of the year.
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O Christmas Tree: Spending Bill Slowed by Last-Minute Additions
Weekend session looks possible as endgame negotiations drag on.
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The Final Goal of the 113th Congress: Keep the Government Open
Members will race to finish omnibus, defense bill, and key nominations before adjournment.
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Boehner Kills Online Sales-Tax Bill—for Now
The speaker promised to revive the issue next year, which would enrage conservatives.
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Tax Package Heads for House Passage Despite Senate Grumbling
Senate Democrats still want a longer-term measure, but the White House threatened to veto an earlier bipartisan proposal.
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Endgame Negotiations Intensify as Tax, Defense Deals Near
Lawmakers still mulling appropriations strategy as agreements on other issues take shape.
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National Journal Spending, Immigration, and Tax Fights Will Dominate Final Days of Session
A standoff over how or whether to defund President Obama's executive order lies ahead before the 113th Congress adjourns.
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Pipeline Politics Dominate Pre-Thanksgiving Action in Congress
After the House passed a measure authorizing completion of the Keystone XL pipeline on Friday, the Senate will take up the legislation Tuesday.
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National Journal For Returning GOP Leaders, New Governing Challenges
Incoming freshman class includes vulnerable moderates and devout conservatives, with competing priorities.
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Whatever Happened to Leadership Races?
Despite a tumultuous election, leaders in both parties in both chambers are keeping their jobs with ease. That's increasingly normal.
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As Lame-Duck Session Begins, Congress to Focus on Approps, Ebola, and Islamic State
Both current and newly elected lawmakers will converge on the Capitol this week.
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House Leaders Hit the Trail for Last Week of Campaigns
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Congress Prepares to Offer More Money for Ebola Fight
As they await a White House request, appropriators are beginning to get their ducks in a row.
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Is the Senate Ethics Committee Working?
The secretive panel has taken no public action against a senator in more than two years.
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After Stormy Tenure, Holder's Exit Draws Mixed Feelings on the Hill
The attorney general has been held in contempt of Congress and battled Republicans on multiple fronts.
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Senate Ready for CR Vote, as Larger Syria Debate Awaits
Stopgap spending bill looks headed for passage despite concerns.
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Syria Measure Likely to Pass, Despite Doubts in Both Parties
Congressional leaders are gathering votes as some members question Obama's strategy.
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House Republicans Torn on Obama Syria Request
As debate continues, leaders mull how and when to vote.
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Fate of Obama's ISIS Plan Hangs on the House
New leadership team faces crucial test of legislative prowess.
