The construction is part of President Donald Trump's plan to build a ballroom on the eastern side of the White House.

Johnson speaks to the press as the government shutdown continues into its 21st day. Democrats have been working for weeks to try to find concessions from Republicans on healthcare to no avail. Senate ...

Senate Democrats, too, are confident in their strategy to keep voting against a House-passed bill that would reopen the ...

The House remains on recess during a district work period, putting pressure on the Senate to pass its continuing resolution.