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Foreign Affairs May 2, 2016

House OKs bill to force Iran to pay terror victims' claims

The House has backed a bill to block implementation of the Iran nuclear deal until Tehran pays some $43 billion in damages that U.S. courts have awarded to victims of Iranian-sponsored terror.

Budget May 2, 2016

House passes defense bill that Obama threatens to veto

The Republican-led House has passed a multibillion-dollar defense policy bill that faces a veto threat from President Obama.

Legislation May 2, 2016

9/11 first responders, Jon Stewart rally on Hill for health care funds

New York City police and firefighters, joined by comedian Jon Stewart, rallied on Capitol Hill Wednesday as part of a bipartisan plea for Congress to renew funding for 9/11 first responders' health care.

Republicans May 2, 2016

Republicans introduce legislation opposing Iran deal, teeing up White House showdown

House Republicans on Tuesday introduced legislation opposing the recently struck Iranian nuclear deal, launching a battle with the White House that could end in a veto showdown this fall.

Republicans May 2, 2016

Boehner vows fight to scuttle Iran nuclear deal

House Speaker John Boehner vowed Wednesday to do "everything possible" to stop the newly struck Iran nuclear deal, as Congress formally begins consideration of the hard-fought pact.

Foreign Affairs May 2, 2016

Here’s how Congress could kill – or preserve – the Iran nuclear deal

The announcement of a landmark nuclear deal by Iran, the U.S. and five world powers is only the first step. In Washington, Congress will have a chance to weigh in, and ultimately vote, on the agreement.

Domestic Policies May 2, 2016

Obama designates more than 1 million acres for three new monuments

Despite Republican resistance, President Obama announced three more national monuments Friday, encompassing more than a million acres of protected sites in Nevada, Texas and California.

Domestic Policies May 2, 2016

House debates bill to crack down on 'sanctuary cities'

House Republicans pushed toward a vote Thursday on legislation cracking down on "sanctuary cities" that shield residents from federal immigration authorities. 

Environment May 2, 2016

EPA ‘secret science’ under the microscope as GOP lawmakers seek ban

The EPA for years has issued clean air rules based in part on two '90s-era studies. But, critics say, the agency has stymied efforts to access the data behind them.

Legislation May 2, 2016

Republicans look to deliver blow against ObamaCare tax

Despite the recent Supreme Court ruling upholding ObamaCare subsidies, opponents of the law remain poised to strike a key blow against the health care law in a matter of months.

Domestic Policies May 2, 2016

House allows more time on trade push, with no solution in sight

The House is giving lawmakers and the White House more time to try to undo the congressional impasse on President Obama's trade agenda. But leaders of both parties say there's no obvious pathway yet.