The president and other Democrats are counting on Republicans to help them enact new gun laws in the wake of recent mass shootings.

One of the least popular political figures these days has surpassed President Joe Biden in the polls. It's really that bad for Biden.

The vote comes one day before a deadline set by the US Treasury Secretary, after which the nation would be at risk of a crippling default.

Yellen told Congress the debt ceiling needs to be raised or the Treasury could run out of money and be unable to finance the government.

'I live in California, not Washington, DC, and the American people do have other concerns,' the former secretary of State said.

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, a doctor, says that it may be time for America's aging leaders to take senility tests.

'As states have traditionally been in charge of elections, this latest bill represents an attempt at federal overreach.'

Manchin was so annoyed watching Schumer attack Republicans from the Senate floor that he shook his head, stood up and left.

'He had the weapon and he was unable to use it. And it’s a shame. It's a shame,' former President Donald Trump said of McConnell.

The Senate majority leader announced that he and McConnell had reached an agreement to extend the debt ceiling.