Congress

With the Senate poised for votes on a pair of competing health care proposals, some House members are pushing a bill that seeks middle ground.

The bill will now go before the Senate for consideration.

Republican officials in the state have tried to thwart the effort, which seeks a referendum to block the new congressional map.

China continues to rank among the worst human rights offenders in the world, despite ratifying a number of international human rights agreements.

One bill creates a federal crime for pushing minors to harm themselves or others, with penalties reaching life in prison in some cases.

Eight Democratic senators called the move a ‘national security failure.’

Republicans dash to finish health care solutions ahead of an expected vote on extending Obamacare enhanced subsidies, favored by Democrats.

With the Senate poised for votes on a pair of competing health care proposals, some House members are pushing a bill that seeks middle ground.

The bill will now go before the Senate for consideration.

Republican officials in the state have tried to thwart the effort, which seeks a referendum to block the new congressional map.

China continues to rank among the worst human rights offenders in the world, despite ratifying a number of international human rights agreements.

One bill creates a federal crime for pushing minors to harm themselves or others, with penalties reaching life in prison in some cases.

Eight Democratic senators called the move a ‘national security failure.’

Republicans dash to finish health care solutions ahead of an expected vote on extending Obamacare enhanced subsidies, favored by Democrats.