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House conservatives say they're ready to take on President Biden, Democrats and even some members of their own party over federal COVID vaccine mandates.

Senate Democrats need to worry about their members health, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema's vote and more before they can pass their social spending reconciliation bill.

Democrats in the House and Senate are unlikely to pursue a constitutional amendment on abortion rights, and instead aim to pass bills on data protection, travel rights and more.

Democrats say their accomplishments in Congress are helping Americans, but Republicans argue they are contributing to inflation and immigration crises.

Activists are pushing hard for gun control. When they don't get what they want, they'll blame the filibuster, but they shouldn't.

April inflation numbers show prices much higher than a year ago.

I think that both Eddie Zipperer (“Point: The legislative filibuster is destroying Congress,” April 23, TribLIVE) and James Wallner (“Counterpoint: The filibuster is not the problem,” April 23, TribLIVE) completely missed the point. There is no doubt that we live in a politically divided country. That division is reflected in

President Biden’s agenda has stalled on Capitol Hill, where Democrats have been unable...

With the midterm elections looming, time is running out for congressional Democrats to rack up wins before business on the House and Senate floors shuts down.

Abolishing the filibuster will not make it easier for Democrats to pass their legislative priorities. Heres why.