WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet on the U.S.

The actions follow a so-far unsuccessful effort by a handful of moderate Senate Republicans to meet with the Treasury Department to discuss forthcoming guidance.

"There are a number of instances of lawmakers, again in a bipartisan way, pushing back on proposed cuts by the Trump administration" said Jack Fitzpatrick.

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After weeks of stalling, Democratic leaders are finally expressing willingness to engage with Republicans in the government ...

Senate and House bills keep funding steady – industry, consumer advocates, and Congress say the program saves money and ...

The Senate voted 87-9 to pass a military construction spending bill with $20 million in funding for infrastructure at ...

The Senate is leaving Washington Saturday night for its monthlong August recess without a deal to advance dozens of President ...

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced Friday that it will be shutting down. The announcement came just one day ...

From the South to the Great Lakes, contested primaries and open Senate seat battles will determine who's serving for President Trump's last two years.