Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday he plans to hold a vote on the progressives’ Green New Deal, a move that could put Democrats — including several presidential hopefuls — on record backing a plan that Republicans have derided as a “socialist fantasy.” “I’ve noted with great interest the Green New Deal and […]
Democrats Actually Blocked Senate Bill Requiring Medical Care for Babies Who Survive Abortion…
Senate Democrats on Monday blocked an effort to pass legislation clarifying that babies who survive attempted abortions must receive medical care. Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., rejected the motion to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, authored by Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., and co-sponsored by other Republicans. Sasse had sought to pass the bill via […]
Trump Wants to Know if Dianne Feinstein Will Investigate Herself Over Chinese Agent…
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 […]
Schumer Withdraws Offer on Trump’s Wall…
Chuck Schumer is taking his big spending boost for Donald Trump’s border wall off the table. The Senate minority leader, through an aide, informed the White House on Monday that he was retracting the offer he made last week to give Trump well north of the $1.6 billion in wall funding Trump had asked for […]
Judge Smacks Down Menendez Request to Halt Criminal Trial During ‘Critical’ Senate Votes…
A U.S. district court judge has denied Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez’s (N.J.) request to have his corruption trial recessed on days when the Senate has a “critical” vote. Judge William H. Walls said in a statement Friday that Menendez is no more “entitled” than any other defendant. The Judge said Menedez’s ‘unique situation’…
Harry Reid Sought White House Help for Menendez Donor…
Prosecutors: Menendez Bribery Scheme Started When He Became a Senator…
How Democrats Could Bring Down Obamacare Repeal…
Senate Democrats Introduce $1 Trillion Infrastructure Plan, Offer Trump Support if He Backs it…
Senate Democrats are set to unveil a $1 trillion infrastructure plan and offer President Donald Trump their support if he backs it, the NYT reports. The plan includes $180 billion to rail and bus systems, $65 billion to ports, airports and waterways, $110 billion for water and sewer systems, $100 billion for energy infrastructure, and […]