Saule Omarova, President Joe Biden’s nominee for the office of the Comptroller of the Currency, withdrew her nomination Tuesday after Democrats and Republicans opposed her controversial views to eliminate community banks and fossil fuel companies…
Senate Votes to Overturn Trump Donor Disclosure Rule…
The Senate passed legislation Wednesday to reverse a Trump administration policy limiting donor disclosure requirements for political nonprofits in a rare rebuke to the White House. In a 50-49 vote, the Senate approved a resolution from Sens. Jon Tester (D-Mont.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) that would block the recent Treasury Department change to IRS forms […]
Victory in Sight for Democrats Defying Warren on Bank Bill…
Republicans and Democrats in the Senate are poised to pass a bill this week that would relax key banking regulations, steamrolling opposition from outspoken liberals like Sen. Elizabeth Warren who have built their careers calling for tougher oversight of Wall Street. A core group of moderate Democrats is brushing off an escalating opposition campaign by […]
Top Dems Took Campaign Cash From Senator on Trial for Corruption…
Senate Hits Gridlock on Guns…All Four Gun Control Measure Rejected…
All four measures — two dealt with background checks and two sought to prevent people on terrorist watchlists from buying guns — were expected to fail…