Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) sent a letter to Republican leaders Monday demanding a “Big Four” leadership meeting this week to ...

The Democratic congressional leaders, both of whom are from Brooklyn, called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-South ...

With eight weeks until the government shutdown deadline, competing factions of lawmakers are starting to define their ...

The dramatic collapse in talks over the weekend doesn't bode well for the tougher job lawmakers are facing of funding the ...

After weeks of stalling, Democratic leaders are finally expressing willingness to engage with Republicans in the government ...

Schumer and Jeffries said they are willing to work with Republicans, highlighting bipartisan support for funding for the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs.

The monthlong recess presents a critical opportunity for lawmakers to reach consensus on spending levels and make a dent in ...

Global shares advanced Monday after Wall Street had its worst day since May following the release of weak U.S. jobs data and ...

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a cornerstone of American culture for three generations, announced Friday it would take steps toward its own closure after being defunded by Congr ...

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says he will begin trying to remove Democratic lawmakers from office Monday if they don’t ...

China has taken a firm stance against U.S. demands that it stop buying oil from Russia and Iran or face a possible 100% ...