Katherine Gypson

Congress Reaches Budget Compromise, But No Deal Yet on 'Dreamers'

The U.S. Congress has approved spending bill and two year budget agreement which has been signed by President Donald Trump, ending a brief government shutdown. The deal ended weeks of uncertainty as well as Democratic hopes of linking passage of the budget with a solution for 1.8 million undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. VOA congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports on the immigration fight ahead on Capitol Hill.

Hundreds of Immigrant Youth Continue to Fight for a DACA Solution 

Senate’s two-year budget deal kicked immigration debate into next week, leaving the immigrants, known as Dreamers, in continued limbo

Uncertainty Dominates White House, Hill Immigration Negotiations

The U.S. Congress appeared no closer to finding a way forward on an immigration deal securing the status of 1.8 million undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children Tuesday, even as leaders negotiated an end to the long-running budget stalemate. VOA’s Congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports on an unpredictable day in Washington.

Uncertainty Dominates White House, Hill Immigration Negotiations

The U.S. Congress appeared no closer to finding a way forward on an immigration deal securing the status of 1.8 million undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children Tuesday, even as leaders negotiated an end to the long-running budget stalemate. VOA’s Congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson reports on an unpredictable day in Washington.

Democrats Hoping to Release Rebuttal to Republicans' Russia Memo

Another Deadline, But No Sign of an Immigration Deal

The president’s plan to provide funding for border security and secure a path to citizenship for 1.8 million undocumented immigrants is drawing criticism from both Republicans and Democrats

Another Deadline, But No Sign of an Immigration Deal

President Donald Trump told Congress it's time to take U.S. immigration policy into the 21st century in his first State of the Union address Tuesday. But his four-pillar plan, which includes border wall funding and a pathway to citizenship for 1.8 million young undocumented immigrants, is drawing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. VOA Congressional Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports on Trump's odds of securing a deal when Congress returns to Washington next week.

Tough Road Ahead for Trump Immigration Plan

President Trump’s immigration framework proposing a pathway to citizenship for almost 2 million undocumented immigrants faces a tough road ahead on Capitol Hill. A week after an impasse over immigration policy briefly shut down the U.S. government - and with only a few working days left before another possible shutdown - congressional leaders of both parties are running out of time to make a deal. VOA’s House correspondent Katherine Gypson has more.

New Generation of US Women Determined to Change Face of Politics

Across the United States, the #MeToo movement and Women’s marches are changing the nation's political debate and inspiring record numbers of women to run for political office in this year’s crucial mid-term elections. VOA’s House Correspondent Katherine Gypson reports on a new generation of female candidates, bringing a fresh approach to the challenges of breaking the glass ceiling.

Immigration Promise Breaks Congressional Deadlock, Reopens Government

A partial U.S. government shutdown ended Monday with Senate Democrats providing enough votes to restart federal funding for the next few weeks in return for a promise by the Republican leadership to bring an immigration bill up for a vote by February 8. VOA House correspondent Katherine Gypson looks at how the brief shutdown sets up an even tougher fight ahead on Capitol Hill.

Budget Bickering Shuts Down Parts of US Government; Vote Set for Monday

But Democrats and Republicans are showing few signs of agreement in efforts to fund federal operations

Partial US Government Shutdown Begins

Congress fails to reach agreement on short-term spending bill

House Passes Spending Measure to Avert Shutdown; Senate Debate Resumes Friday

Defense spending, 'Dreamers' and children's insurance are items of contention

White House: No DACA Deal

No timeline given for new propsal

New DACA Deal Includes Trump's Other Immigration Priorities

Bipartisan group of six senators announced Thursday they had reached an agreement 'in principle' on immigration deal that would address the fate of more than 800,000 DACA recipients

US Congress Racing Against Time to Fund Government, Save DACA Recipients

The U.S. Congress has five working days left to negotiate a deal funding the government past a Jan. 19 deadline. Democrats are pushing an agreement that includes a legislative fix for the fate of more than 800,000 undocumented young people brought to the U.S. as children. VOA's congressional reporter Katherine Gypson has more on the immigration fixes Republicans want in return as time runs out.

US House of Representatives Condemn Iran Protest Crackdowns

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a resolution Tuesday condemning Iran's leadership for crackdowns on recent protests. The vote comes just days ahead of the beginning of a 60-day window for Congress to address President Trump's decision to not re-certify the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. VOA's Congressional reporter Katherine Gypson has more on Capitol Hill's political debate over Iran.

US House Cheers Iran's Protests, Condemns Human Rights Violations

US House of Representatives passed a bill calling on democratic governments and institutions worldwide to support the Iranian people's right to live in a free society

Iran Protests Revive Bitter US Political Divides

Congressional reaction has been limited to statements of support for free expression, but it could change if protests evolve into a more defined movement

Trump Immigration Agenda Stalled on Capitol Hill

President Trump and the Republican-controlled Congress began the year with ambitious plans to remake major pieces of the nation’s broken immigration system. One of the president's most high profile campaign promises was to build a wall along the United States’ southern border with Mexico. VOA’s Congressional correspondent Katherine Gypson looks back at challenges the president faced on Capitol Hill building the Wall and carrying out other key pledges.