Democrats skeptical of health care talks now that shutdown is over
WASHINGTON (AP) — Now that the government shutdown is over, House and Senate Republicans say they will negotiate…
Senate rejects limits on Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans voted to reject legislation Thursday that would have put a check on President…
NC Medicaid cuts under scrutiny amid funding stalemate :: WRAL.com
North Carolina health officials said Tuesday that they continue to explore ways to save money for the state’s…
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa confirms she will not run for reelection in 2026
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst said Tuesday that she will not seek reelection next…
Trump’s Intel deal upends his party’s free-market tenets, but he vows he’s not done
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has a message for critics who think turning the U.S. government into…
What to watch as 2026 Republican Senate races take shape
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are encountering early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party’s…
Senate passes Trump bid to claw back $9 billion
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed about $9 billion in federal spending cuts requested by President Donald…
Empty North Carolina hospital explains Thom Tillis’ break with GOP
WASHINGTON (AP) — Though patients don’t rush through the doors of this emergency room anymore, an empty hospital…
Trump Tax Bill Hits Senate as GOP Torn by Competing Demands
(Bloomberg) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune is rushing to meet President Donald Trump’s July 4 deadline for…
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis passes on reelection bid after stoking Trump’s ire by voting against ‘big beautiful bill’
North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis announced Sunday that he won’t seek reelection after drawing President Trump’s wrath over…