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Defense Secretary Esper, In Careful Exchange, Denies Being Briefed On 'Bounties'
The defense secretary and the chairman of the joint chiefs responded to careful prompts from Republicans on Thursday aimed at defending the Trump administration on the Russian bounty allegations. -
Lawmakers To Get Classified Briefing On Russia Bounty Intel
The meeting comes as President Donald Trump, who says he wasn't briefed on the information because it wasn't verified, is under increasing pressure to provide answers about the U.S. response to Russia or the lack of one. -
House Follows Senate In Passing Extension Of COVID-19 Business Loans
The Paycheck Protection Program, part of the $3 trillion pandemic response package passed by Congress in March, has been extended to Aug. 8. -
Congress Unites To Demand Answers From Trump On Russian Bounties In Afghanistan
Updated at 11:50 a.m. ETMembers of Congress in both parties demanded answers on Monday about reported bounties paid by Russian operatives to Afghan… -
Both Chambers Of Congress Back For First Time During Pandemic Amid Questions On Tests
The House will return to Washington after its latest extended recess. The plans will overlap the Senate's session for the first time since the pandemic began as access to testing remains limited. -
Democrats Vow To Block GOP Police Reform Bill Unless Republicans Agree To Negotiate
Senate Democrats want Republicans to agree to bipartisan talks before advancing the GOP police reform bill. Republican leaders say Democrats should allow debate and propose changes to the bill. -
John King Breaks Down Senate Clash On Police Reform
The CNN correspondent said Democrats will be taking a risk in shutting the GOP bill down outright, in a vote scheduled for Wednesday. -
Read Senate Republicans' Proposed Police Reform Legislation
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., has led GOP lawmakers in crafting a plan on law enforcement following the movement sparked by the death of George Floyd and others at the hands of police. Read the full text. -
More Republican Women Than Ever Are Running For Congress: Here's Why
A record-setting number of women are running for the House this year, fueled by a surge in Republican candidates. -
What Federal Police Reform Could Include — And What The Sticking Points May Be
After nearly three weeks of protests, several police departments have already moved to make reforms, but when it comes to sweeping national change, it's not clear how far Washington will go.
