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On Tuesday on the Senate floor, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., called for a return to "regular order": the traditional legislative process, with more bipartisanship.

Politics & Government

What Is The 'Regular Order' John McCain Longs To Return To On Health Care?

1:55pm July 26, 2017

by Ron Elving

Regular order is not only a process but also a state of mind. It implies not only procedures but also a presumption of at least some degree of bipartisanship.

Senator John McCain leaves after a procedural vote on healthcare on Thursday, as the Senate was to vote on moving head on health care with the goal of erasing much of Barack Obama's law.

John McCain Makes Dramatic Return Amid Political Storm

4:55pm July 25, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The Arizona senator, recently diagnosed with brain cancer, was back in the Senate Tuesday, casting a crucial vote to move forward on debate to dismantle the Affordable Care Act.

An illustration of index cards showing the Affordable Care Act, the Affordable Health Care Act, the Better Care Reconciliation Act and the Senate's repeal-only plan

With So Many Obamacare Repeal Options In Play, Confusion Reigns

8:59pm July 20, 2017

by Gisele Grayson

Congress has been trying to repeal and/or replace the Affordable Care Act for years. Now it's down to the wire, but there are multiple proposals on the Senate's table, and more could be on the way.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky faces a tough choice — irritate the GOP base and work with Democrats or risk passing legislation that is not very meaningful.

Where The Senate Health Care Defeat Leaves Trump, GOP

12:47pm July 18, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Republicans are continuing to vow not to work with Democrats. Instead, the president is encouraging a full repeal and passing a new bill. Senate leadership is pushing along similar lines.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has been answering questions about the Senate health care bill ever since it was released.

How The Senate GOP Health Care Bill Could Affect The Midterms And Beyond

8:21am June 30, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The Senate's bill puts off provisions that could push people off of insurance and out of Medicaid until well past the 2018 midterms and even past the 2020 presidential election.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-K.Y. (left), and Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn, R-Texas, speak to members of the media outside the West Wing of the White House on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

Just 17 Percent Of Americans Approve Of Republican Senate Health Care Bill

1:35pm June 28, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

In a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll, 55 percent of Americans say they disapprove of the Senate GOP bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.

President Trump holds up the signed Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act of 2017 on Friday.

Despite Claims To Contrary, Trump Has Signed No Major Laws 5 Months In

12:49pm June 23, 2017

by Tamara Keith

The president has been boasting about all the laws he has signed, but compared with other recent presidents, it's not that many — and he still hasn't gotten any major pieces of legislation.

Jon Ossoff supporter Jan Yanes, center, cries as the Democratic candidate for the 6th congressional district special election in Georgia concedes Tuesday night.

What The Democratic Loss in Georgia Means For The Midterms

11:58am June 21, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Everyone wants to take credit for wins, and fingers get pointed in every direction for losses. But what can be read into a special election more than a year out from congressional elections?

U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., briefs members of the media near the shooting site in Alexandria, Va., on Wednesday. U.S. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., and several other people were shot during a Republican baseball practice.

What Witnesses Saw When Gunfire Struck A Congressional Baseball Practice

7:39pm June 14, 2017

Before a gunman opened fire at a park in Virginia on Wednesday, residents were focused on morning workouts and getting coffee. Members of Congress were playing baseball. Then they all dove for cover.

Nationals Park in Washington, where the Congressional Baseball Game is scheduled to take place Thursday, a day after Rep. Steve Scalise and four others were shot during practice Wednesday.

The Crack Of Gunfire Shatters The Comity Of One Remaining Bipartisan Tradition

4:21pm June 14, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Given the rancor and acrimony that has defined Washington in recent years, the Congressional Baseball Game has been a welcome respite. On Wednesday, that peace and civility was shattered.