Al Weaver

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Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas, said he is more hopeful that Obamacare can be repealed thanks to a bill proposed by Sens. Bill Cassidy and Lindsey Graham. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

John Cornyn: Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill like Lazarus being raised from the dead

Al Weaver · September 19, 2017 3:33 pm

"Let me be clear: This is a red-siren moment for the entire country," Schumer said. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)

Chuck Schumer: Graham/Cassidy healthcare bill is a ‘red-siren moment’

Al Weaver · September 18, 2017 7:51 pm

The post election dominoes of President Trump's administration have created openings in the House of Representatives. Democrats believe they have a shot at retaking the House. The DCCC said it has nearly $25 million in cash on hand, and has raised more than $72 million so far this year. (AP Photo/Alex Sanz)

DCCC raises $6.26M in August amid push to retake House

Al Weaver · September 18, 2017 2:56 pm

Trump's potential DACA deal is being applauded by 2018 watchers who are rooting for Republicans to hold onto their House majority in the face of motivated Democrats. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump’s DACA deal could lift vulnerable House Republicans

Al Weaver · September 17, 2017 4:01 am

Only one Senate Republican, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has come out against the bill so far. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Paul Ryan: Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill has ‘real promise and potential’

Al Weaver · September 15, 2017 7:54 pm

Scott himself said that he did not expect Trump to change. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Tim Scott: ‘There is no realistic comparison’ between white supremacists and Antifa. ‘Period.’

Al Weaver · September 14, 2017 9:09 pm

Democrats are angling to pass a "Dream Act" bill from Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, D-Calif., that would give so-called Dreamers a path to permanent resident status in the U.S., and even U.S. citizenship. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

3 problems that could block Democrats’ DACA ‘deal’ with Trump

Al Weaver, Pete Kasperowicz · September 14, 2017 5:53 pm

Wednesday night, Pelosi said she and Trump reached a deal to pass a legislative version of DACA that would include tougher border enforcement measures, but not the border wall Trump has called for. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Nancy Pelosi: Democrats have ‘understanding’ with Trump that Dream Act includes citizenship

Al Weaver · September 14, 2017 3:06 pm

The Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act passed in a 233-175 vote, and was backed largely by GOP lawmakers, and opposed by most Democrats. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)

House votes to deport illegal immigrant gang members over Democratic objections

Al Weaver · September 14, 2017 3:03 pm

"It's a medieval solution for a modern problem. A 'Game Of Thrones' idea for a world that is a lot closer to 'Star Wars,'" Schumer said. (Graeme Jennings/Examiner)

Chuck Schumer: Border wall is ‘a medieval solution for a modern problem’

Al Weaver · September 14, 2017 2:47 pm

The Senate Leadership Fund, which is directed by allies of McConnell spent nearly $4 million against Brooks before the Aug. 15 primary, and Meadows says that has him rooting for Moore. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mark Meadows battles Mitch McConnell’s ‘swamp’ endorsement in Alabama Senate race

Al Weaver · September 13, 2017 4:01 am

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Tuesday that he is encouraged by news that the Trump administration is unlikely to tie funding for a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border to a bill that would protect those enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Schumer cheers White House move to delink DACA fix, border wall funding

Al Weaver · September 12, 2017 7:27 pm