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Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, speaks during an interview in Lebanon, Ohio, in this Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, file photo. (AP Photo/Al Behrman, File)

Senate passes energy measure by voice vote after budget marathon

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. adjusts his glasses as he speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, March 24, 2015, following a policy luncheon. Reid is wearing special glasses as part of his recovery from injuries suffered in an exercise accident in January. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Harry Reid to retire, will not be seeking re-election; he served for 5 terms

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

DEBORAH SIMMONS: Harry Reid’s war against women

By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times

Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, whom President Obama promoted even while he was under investigation, meddled in three immigration cases, creating "an appearance of favoritism and special access," the department's inspector general said in a 99-page report that stops just short of accusing Mr. Mayorkas of lying. (Associated Press)

Alejandro Mayorkas shows ‘favoritism’ to wealthy, Dem-connected immigrants: report

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Under pressure from pro-choice groups, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid is balking at pro-life language designed to keep federal funds from paying for abortions in both bills, known as the Hyde amendment. (Associated Press)

Abortion fight threatens Medicare deal as Democrats balk at pro-life language

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

House Medicare deal hits Senate turbulence over abortion

By ALAN FRAM - Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky Republican, speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington on March 2, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Democrats filibuster trafficking bill; GOP to delay Lynch nomination

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2015 file photo, Attorney General nominee Loretta Lynch testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will begin consideration of Lynch's nomination to be attorney general next week. Democrats have been pressing for the Senate to act on President Barack Obama's selection of Lynch, who is the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Mitch McConnell: First human trafficking bill, then Loretta Lynch confirmation

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. talks about his future and the agenda of the Democrats who are now in the minority, Wednesday, March 4, 2015, during an interview with The Associated Press in his office on Capitol Hill in Washington. Reid, 75, is wearing special glasses as part of his recovery from injuries suffered in a violent exercise accident in January. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell cedes to Reid threat to stall trafficking bill over abortion language

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, who just a few days ago praised the GOP for the bill and said his Democratic troops were on board, vowed Wednesday to block the legislation until the abortion language is stripped. (Associated Press)

Harry Reid threatens to kill trafficking bill over abortion language, setting up showdown

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

GOP Surrender Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

ROBERT KNIGHT: Senate passage of Homeland bill sign of Republican weakness

By Robert Knight

House Speaker John A. Boehner told fellow Republicans in a closed-door meeting that keeping the Homeland Security Department open with a three-week funding bill would strengthen their bargaining position, according to lawmakers in attendance. (Associated Press photographs)

John Boehner pushes Homeland Security funding extension to avert shutdown

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., pauses during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, to urge Republicans to support a "clean bill" to fund the Homeland Security Department as that agencies budget expires later this week. The DHS budget is at a standstill over provisions attached to a Homeland Security spending bill aimed at blocking President Barack Obama's executive actions on immigration. Sen. Reid is wearing sunglasses to protect his injured eye as he continues to recover from a workout accident. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats end filibuster with ‘clean’ Homeland funding bill

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., pauses during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, to urge Republicans to support a "clean bill" to fund the Homeland Security Department as that agencies budget expires later this week. The DHS budget is at a standstill over provisions attached to a Homeland Security spending bill aimed at blocking President Barack Obama's executive actions on immigration. Sen. Reid is wearing sunglasses to protect his injured eye as he continues to recover from a workout accident. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Harry Reid vows to end filibuster of Homeland Security money

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz made a splash Thursday by rebutting former New York Republican Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, who said this week that he does "not believe that the president loves America." She denounced the remarks and challenged potential Republican presidential candidates and other GOP leaders to disavow the remarks. (Associated Press)

Koch brothers attacks to blame for Democrats’ midterm elections losses, party officials say

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada, joined by Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., takes questions from reporters during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Harry Reid: ‘I’m running’ for re-election — ‘I’m going to run’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

In this Nov. 18, 2014 file photo, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Larry Reid, Harry Reid’s brother, charged with DUI, battery of police officer

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

$FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2014, file photo, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Reid has returned to the Capitol after missing the first two weeks of the new session with major injuries from an exercise accident. The Senate's top Democrat has broken bones in his face and fractured ribs suffered when a piece of exercise equipment broke and sent him barreling into cabinets at his new home in Nevada. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)$

Democrats who wrote Obamacare tell Supreme Court to reject lawsuit

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nev., 75, talks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, for the first time since he suffered an eye injury and broken ribs on New Year's Day, when a piece of exercise equipment he was using broke and sent him smashing into cabinets at his new home. Reid sais his re-election bid in 2016 is on track even though he's been sidelined by an exercise accident. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Harry Reid returns to Capitol after freak accident

By S.A. Miller - The Washington Times

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. returns to Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, for the first time since suffering injuries after a violent exercise accident. He was welcomed with cheers by fellow Senate Democrats at a weekly policy luncheon. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Harry Reid to undergo eye surgery next week

By David Espo - Associated Press