Why this GOP congressman voted against releasing the Epstein files
GOP Rep. Clay Higgins was the only House member to vote against a bill that would require the Justice Department to release files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Most senators whose data was searched won't seek damages under new law
Most senators whose phone records were obtained by investigators in special counsel Jack Smith's office said they won't seek damages under a new law that allows senators to sue for $500,000.
Shutdown deal lets senators sue for $500K over data seizures in Jan. 6 probe
A provision of shutdown deal authorizes senators to bring lawsuits if federal law enforcement seizes or subpoenas their data without notifying them, with potential damages of $500,000.
Deal to end shutdown moves to full House for final vote
The Senate-passed bill to end the record-long government shutdown moved to the full House for a final vote after a key House panel advanced it early Wednesday.
Here's what's in the Senate deal to end the government shutdown
The Senate deal to end the government shutdown would extend funding through January and promise Democrats a vote on health care.
Senate approves package to end government shutdown, sending to House
The Senate approved a long-sought funding package that would end the government shutdown late Monday, bringing Congress one step closer to ending a 41-day impasse.
Senate advances funding measure, moving a step closer to ending shutdown
On Day 40 of the shutdown, eight Democrats joined Republicans in advancing a government funding measure, after 14 previous votes fell short.
Senate Republicans reject Democrats' health care offer to end shutdown
Senate Republicans rejected an offer from Democrats to end the shutdown in exchange for a one-year extension of health care tax credits.
Trump administration will use contingency fund to pay partial SNAP benefits
The U.S. Department of Agriculture told a federal court that it will tap into a contingency fund to allow states to issue partial SNAP benefits.
Thune says he's "optimistic" about ending government shutdown this week
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he's "optimistic" about ending the government shutdown this week.
Judges say Trump administration must keep paying some SNAP benefits
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
Uncertainty over federal food aid rises as shutdown fight continues
Rulings by two federal judges eased pressure on SNAP benefits, although President Trump said payments are likely to be delayed.
Government shutdown enters another week with no deal in sight
The government shutdown continued with no deal in sight as the Senate adjourned for the weekend.
Senate fails to advance GOP bill to pay essential workers during shutdown
The government shutdown stretched into Day 24 on Friday as the Senate failed to advance a measure to pay some federal workers.
Senate fails to advance GOP funding bill for 12th time as shutdown drags on
The Senate fell short in its 12th vote on advancing the Republican bill to end the government shutdown.