Shouting matches, walkouts and bitter fiscal fights have led to a series of legislative meltdowns, with big spending clashes ...

Senators hoping for an August respite after several weeks of late-night votes may not be in luck, with President Trump asking Majority Leader Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) Saturday to cancel the ...

US President Donald Trump is urging the Senate not to go on summer recess. He is asking for the confirmation of his proposed ...

The president has urged Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the Senate's summer recess and its long weekend breaks to push through his nominee confirmations.