National Democratic Sen Kyrsten Sinema switches to independent By JONATHAN J. COOPER and LISA MASCARO Associated PressUpdated Dec 12, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona announced Friday she has registered as an independent, a renegade move that could …
National Deadline looms for western states to cut Colorado River use By SAM METZ and FELICIA FONSECA Associated Press Aug 15, 2022 SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Banks along parts of the Colorado River where water once streamed are now just caked mud and rock as climate change make…
National Sinema gives her nod, and influence, to Democrats' big bill By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent Aug 5, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Joe Manchin sealed the deal reviving President Joe Biden's big economic, health care and climate bill. But it was anoth…
National Big voting bill faces defeat as 2 Dems won't stop filibuster By LISA MASCARO AP Congressional Correspondent Jan 18, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — Voting legislation that's a top priority for Democrats and civil rights leaders seemed headed for defeat as the Senate opene…
National Analysis: Biden overshoots on what's possible in divided DC By ZEKE MILLER, COLLEEN LONG and JOSH BOAK Associated Press Jan 14, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — He was supposed to break through the congressional logjam. End the pandemic. Get the economy back on track.
National Biden all but concedes defeat on voting, election bills By BRIAN SLODYSKO and ALEXANDRA JAFFE Associated Press Jan 13, 2022 WASHINGTON (AP) — All but acknowledging defeat, President Joe Biden said Thursday he's "not sure" his elections and voting rights legislation …
National Democrats reach drug price deal, Biden upbeat on Manchin By LISA MASCARO and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press Nov 2, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats reached agreement Tuesday on plan to lower prescription drug costs for older people, capping out-of-pocket Medicar…
National Biden announces 'historic' deal — but still must win votes By LISA MASCARO, AAMER MADHANI and FARNOUSH AMIRI Associated Press Oct 28, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden declared Thursday he had reached a "historic economic framework" with Democrats in Congress on his sweep…
National Biden deal in 'pretty good shape,' but no breakthrough yet By LISA MASCARO, AAMER MADHANI and ALAN FRAM Associated PressUpdated Oct 27, 2021 WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared Wednesday that Democrats are in "pretty good shape" on President Joe Biden's sweeping do…
