Kevin Freking

Senate votes to repeal rule allowing consumers to sue their banks

October 25, 2017 at 1:13 a.m.

The Republican-led Senate narrowly voted Tuesday to repeal a banking rule that would let consumers band together to sue their bank or credit card company to resolve financial disputes.

Republican congressman says DACA recipients would lift up birth countries if they were to return

October 11, 2017 at 1:48 p.m.

Young immigrants brought to the United States as children and now here illegally would generate an economic lift for Mexico and other Central American nations if they were to return...

Lawmakers grill former Equifax chairman over data breach

October 3, 2017 at 4:18 p.m.

House Republicans and Democrats on Tuesday grilled Equifax's former chief executive over the massive data hack of the personal information of 145 million Americans, calling the company's response inadequate as...

House backs bill targeting gang members for deportation

September 14, 2017 at 3:41 p.m.

The House on Thursday backed legislation that would make membership in a criminal gang grounds for deportation as Republicans warned of the dangers of the violent street gang MS-13.

The U.S. Supreme Court last month temporarily allowed parts of President Donald Trump鈥檚 ban on travelers from six mostly Muslim countries to take effect. The court will fully address the travel ban this fall.

Catholic leaders decry Dems’ questioning of judicial pick

September 12, 2017 at 9:23 a.m.

Roman Catholic leaders are objecting to Democratic senators' line of questioning for one of President Donald Trump's judicial nominees, arguing the focus on her faith is misplaced and runs counter...

Flying ace Sully makes case against privatization

August 2, 2017 at 8:04 a.m.

Proponents of privatizing air traffic control, a top priority of President Donald Trump, face fierce resistance from some Republicans, many Democrats and various advocacy groups who have a forceful voice:...

Play ball! GOP, Dems to battle as 1: Team Scalise

June 15, 2017 at 4:07 p.m.

Republicans and Democrats fight for bragging rights Thursday in the annual Congressional Baseball game as one unit — Team Scalise.

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Democrats threaten delay on Supreme Court nominee

March 23, 2017 at 6:32 p.m.

Senate Democrats vowed Thursday to impede Judge Neil Gorsuch's path to the Supreme Court, setting up a political showdown with implications for future openings on the high court.

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