Article I - Legislative Branch

Congress enacts laws, levies taxes, declares war

US repatriates survivors of drug sub strike

Survivors not charged as four killed in collision over use of force

Article II defines the presidency and some executive powers

President commands military, vetoes bills, appoints judges

Abbott sets May 2 special election for Texas Senate District 4

Seven-month vacancy leaves 954,803 residents unrepresented during legislative session

Senate Democrats block CR over ACA subsidies

51-45 vote blocks GOP funding, White House threatens mass layoffs