House Passes 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Renewal 402-12; Senate Up Next
Lead co-sponsors of the bill in the upper chamber, Sens. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), called for a vote as soon as possible. Keep Reading
9/11 First Responders Say McConnell Committed to Holding Vote
"Mitch McConnell works for us. And today, Mitch McConnell promised to work for us," John Feal, the founder of the FealGood Foundation, said. Keep Reading
WATCH: Jon Stewart and Mitch McConnell Spar Over 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
McConnell batted away Stewart’s congressional scolding by arguing that many things in Congress happen at the last minute: “I don’t know why he’s all bent out of shape." Keep Reading
McConnell to Force Vote Next Week on Trump Border Funding Request
Vote will go forward on Trump's $4.5 billion request for emergency border money, regardless of whether or not the GOP can reach a deal with Democrats. Keep Reading
Border Apprehensions Up 99 Percent from Last Year as Mexico Tariff Threat Looms
Acting CBP Commissioner sounds alarm on "a system-wide emergency that is severely impacting our workforce." Keep Reading
Ports Open or Closed? Nielsen Heads to Border as Economic Impact Warnings Sound
"If no action, Border, or large sections of Border, will close. This is a National Emergency!" Trump tweeted today after days of threats. Keep Reading
Attorney General Tells Congressional Leaders They May Learn Key Mueller Report Findings Soon
“The next steps are up to Attorney General Barr, and we look forward to the process taking its course," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said. Keep Reading
‘Tolerance for Illegal Immigration Is Cruel,’ Trump Says in State of the Union Border Plea
President didn't reveal in his annual address whether he's planning to declare a national emergency to get funds. Keep Reading
Dems Refuse Trump Offer to End Shutdown With 3-Year DACA, TPS Deal
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) commended the president for his "bold" plan, and said he will introduce it in the Senate this week. Keep Reading
Christmas Shutdown: Deadline Passes Without Senate Agreement on Border Funding
"Employees should report to work for their next regularly scheduled tour of duty to undertake orderly shutdown activities," Mulvaney says. Keep Reading
Border Traffic Follows Historical Trend as Senate Prepares to Take Up Immigration
DHS spokesman decries "unacceptable number" of unaccompanied children and family units who "flood our border because of these catch-and-release loopholes." Keep Reading