John Thune, the leader of the Republican majority in the US Senate, has said that consideration of a bill introducing new tough sanctions against Russia and its trading partners has been postponed at the request of the White House,

Today marks the 21st day of the government shutdown with both Democrats and Republicans remaining in a standoff over healthcare.

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) on Monday floated the use of the “nuclear option” to end the shutdown and get around Senate filibuster rules that require a 60-vote majority to reopen the government. “We

The Senate GOP’s counteroffer passed Tuesday included little compromise and little increase in spending. However, it’s a budget that will fund Pennsylvania’s needs, Senate GOP members argued.

The National Republican Senatorial Committee sees Michigan as a "starting point" for expanding Senate Majority Leader John Thune's majority next year, top officials told donors on a Tuesday call. Why it matters: Democrats are dealing with a primary meltdown in Maine.