Senate Republicans on Wednesday fired the opening salvo in the battle to implement President Trump’s agenda by advancing a budget resolution focused on immigration and military priorities, putting ...

The Senate fiscal 2025 budget resolution aims to boost border and military spending and expand domestic energy production.

(AP Photo/Moises Castillo) A U.S. military plane carrying Guatemalan migrants deported from the United States sits on the tarmac at La Aurora airport in Guatemala City, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP ...

When things actually happen on Capitol Hill, it’s frequently because senators find ways around the filibuster, the custom whereby a supermajority of 60 votes is required to pass legislation.

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. When things actually happen on Capitol Hill, it’s frequently because senators ...

Many automakers want to show their appreciation for military families by offering special pricing on their vehicles. Whether you're returning after an overseas tour or you’re just ready for a ...

That wasn't going to happen in 2025, and Friday's filibuster is an indication that the debate likely won't be the last. Last November, Colorado voters approved Amendment 79, which enshrines the ...

Budget reconciliation is a legislative process that can be used to override the filibuster and expedite the approval of a package of legislation in Congress that changes spending, revenues, or the ...

In 2013, Democratic Leader Harry Reid eliminated the filibuster for everything but Supreme Court appointments, clearing the way for simple majority votes. GOP Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY ...

Canada’s top soldier says the military is prepared to deploy helicopters or surveillance equipment to help secure the border with the United States if asked. U.S. President Donald Trump has ...

So, here are some Senate vocabulary terms for you. Cloture, filibuster and ripen. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., filed "cloture" Tuesday to break filibusters on three nominees ...

Senate Republicans failed on Wednesday to invoke cloture on a bill legislating care for infants “born alive” during attempted abortions, with the motion largely serving to get Democrats on the ...