McConnell's Surprise Move on War Authority

Neither Republicans nor Democrats knew the majority leader planned to set up a possible debate on authorizing the use of force against ISIS.

• Sarah Mimms and Alex Rogers
• Jan 21, 2016

The GOP's Iran Frustration

Republicans are increasingly angry about the Obama administration's handling of Iran, and there's little they can do to stop it.

• Sarah Mimms
• Jan 20, 2016

Outlook: Senate to Vote on Limiting Syrian Refugees

The chamber is set to tackle a hot-button bill that already passed the House.

• Sarah Mimms
• Jan 18, 2016

Narrower Agenda Brings a Calmer Hill GOP

House Republicans have fewer internal splits than a year ago, but they differ with their Senate counterparts on the policy front.

• Daniel Newhauser and Sarah Mimms
• Jan 14, 2016

Reid, McConnell Threaten to Play 2016 Gotcha on Senate Floor

After Reid said he would push for a vote on Trump's Muslim ban, McConnell said Clinton and Sanders proposals could be used in the same way.

• Sarah Mimms
• Jan 14, 2016

Ryan, McConnell Lead in Different Directions

The Hill's top two Republicans have divergent goals this election year.

• Sarah Mimms and Daniel Newhauser
• Jan 12, 2016

Hoping for a Boost, Rand Paul Gets a Vote on His Fed Bill

The presidential contender and his father have long pushed for an audit of the Federal Reserve.

• Sarah Mimms
• Jan 10, 2016

Why Election Years and Smooth Spending Bills Don't Mix

Hill leaders are hoping to pass all 12 appropriations measures separately this year. Good luck with that.

• Sarah Mimms
• Jan 5, 2016

Big Questions, Tight Deadlines as Congress Makes Final Push

The government is only funded through Wednesday, and the tax extenders deal is unfinished.

• Sarah Mimms
• Dec 13, 2015

Outlook: A Holiday Delayed

With the spending bill still up in the air, Congress returns for an extra week of work before recess.

• Sarah Mimms
• Dec 13, 2015

Predicting the Next Ten Years in American Politics

Political insiders are asked about their predictions for the years ahead.

• Sarah Mimms
• Dec 11, 2015

The Last Two Trains Are Delayed in the Station

The omnibus spending bill and the tax-extender package are moving slowly, and Congress may need to stay in town at least through the weekend to finish its work.

• Daniel Newhauser and Sarah Mimms
• Dec 8, 2015

Why the White House Wants an AUMF, and Why It’s Not Going To Happen

The debate rages over whether the president already has the authority he needs to fight the Islamic State.

• Rebecca Nelson and Sarah Mimms
• Dec 8, 2015

Political Insiders Poll

How much will foreign policy dominate the 2016 presidential race?

• Sarah Mimms
• Dec 4, 2015

How Conservatives Lost the Battle Over the Export-Import Bank

They say the war's not over.

• Sarah Mimms
• Dec 3, 2015

In Wake of San Bernardino Shooting, Manchin-Toomey Gun-Control Bill Fails Again

The latest tragedy didn't do much to change the calculus in the Senate.

• Sarah Mimms
• Dec 3, 2015

Washington Insiders

Allyson Solomon, Carl Woog, and Sharon Burke are profiled.

• Sarah Mimms
• Dec 3, 2015

Freedom Caucus to Battle McConnell on Campaign Finance

Conservatives fear a move on the omnibus to raise party spending limits will help the establishment at the expense of outside groups.

• Daniel Newhauser and Sarah Mimms
• Dec 1, 2015

Kirsten Gillibrand's Army

New York's junior senator is quietly building up a loyal base of allies inside the Capitol—and donors outside of it.

• Sarah Mimms
• Nov 20, 2015