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.
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AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite 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.
AP Photo Outlook: Senate to Vote on Limiting Syrian Refugees
The chamber is set to tackle a hot-button bill that already passed the House.
AP Photo/Raad Adayleh 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.
AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite 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.
AP Photo/Evan Vucci Ryan, McConnell Lead in Different Directions
The Hill's top two Republicans have divergent goals this election year.
AP Photo/Andrew Harnik 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.
AP Photo/Nati Harnik 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.
AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite The 114th Congress By the Numbers
How the Republican-controlled Senate compared to 2014.
Outlook: A Holiday Delayed
With the spending bill still up in the air, Congress returns for an extra week of work before recess.
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