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May 28 2021
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Senate GOP Blocks January 6th Commission With Filibuster
Senate Republicans on Friday blocked legislation to create an independent bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6th storming of the U.S. Capitol by Trump-supporting rioters. While the final procedural vote was 54-35 in favor, Republicans withheld enough votes to stop the bill’s supporters from getting over the 60 vote threshold required to overturn a filibuster. This was the first
Washington Examiner The Hill PoliticoOct 31 2022
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Paul Pelosi Attack Brings Bipartisan Condemnations of Violence, Debate About Causes
An attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband Paul last week sparked bipartisan condemnations of political violence, as well as debate about the root causes.
For Context: Paul Pelosi was hospitalized Friday after being attacked by a home intruder who appeared to be looking for Nancy.
Key Quotes: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D) tweeted Friday that "I spoke with
The Hill National Review (News) CNN (Opinion)Feb 07 2023
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Biden Delivers Second State of the Union to Divided Congress
President Joe Biden delivered his second State of the Union address Tuesday night, praising bipartisan legislative efforts and promoting Democratic policies before a divided congress.
Details: Throughout the speech, Biden emphasized growth and recovery in America— from the nation’s continued emergence out of the COVID-19 pandemic to federal investments in infrastructure laid out in the
The Hill The Daily Wire Associated PressOct 08 2021
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Dems and GOP Strike Short-Term Deal on Debt, but Larger Divide Remains
Democrats and Republicans have reached a temporary solution to the nation's debt limit dilemma, but the partisan split on how to solve the problem remains.
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y) accepted an offer Thursday from Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) to raise the debt limit by $480 billion, which is expected to last into December. Eleven Republicans and the 50 Democratic
CNN (Online News) Axios National Review (News)Jun 24 2022
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Is Biden's Gas Tax Holiday a Good Idea?
President Joe Biden called on Congress to pass a federal gas tax holiday. Would it make much of an impact?
Energy analysts estimate that pausing the 18.4-cent federal tax per gallon of gasoline for a 3-month period would save drivers between 9 cents and 15 cents per gallon. It would cost the government roughly $10 billion, which would likely come from the Highway Trust Fund. Some
The Hill The Guardian Wall Street Journal (Opinion)Dec 21 2022
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McCarthy Threatens Senate Republicans on Budget Deal as Shutdown Deadline Approaches
The House and Senate are moving towards passage of a $1.7 trillion federal budget, which would avoid a partial shutdown and fund the government through fiscal year 2023, but some House Republicans are seeking to unite their party against it.
Driving the News: House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) — whose bid for House Speaker has faced internal party opposition — endorsed a
CNN (Online News) Axios Washington ExaminerJun 15 2021
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Senate Passes Bill to Make Juneteenth A National Holiday
On Tuesday, the Senate unanimously approved a bill that would make June 19, or Juneteenth, a federal holiday. Though President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation years prior in 1862, June 19, 1865 marks the anniversary of when the final enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom. The recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday comes amid a larger national
National Review (News) Politico NPR (Online News)Oct 15 2022
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Will the January 6 Committee's Latest Hearing Have an Impact?
The House January 6 committee held its ninth and likely final public hearing on Thursday, revealing video footage of lawmakers during the riot and voting unanimously to subpoena former President Donald Trump for testimony.
Key Quotes: In newly released video footage, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was informed during the riot that Trump had originally planned to come to the Capitol. She
538 (ABC News) Washington Post New York Post (Opinion)Sep 27 2021
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Bill to Avert Shutdown, Suspend Debt Ceiling Blocked By Senate Republicans
Senate Republicans on Monday voted against a motion to begin debate on a Democrat-proposed stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown and suspend the debt ceiling. The motion, which needed 60 votes to avoid a Republican filibuster, failed in a 48-50 party line vote. If Congress fails to raise or suspend the debt ceiling by mid-October, the U.S. government could default on its debts for the
Politico The Hill Fox BusinessJan 17 2020
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Story of the Week: Impeachment Moves to the Senate
A team of House representatives chosen as "impeachment managers" present the articles against President Donald Trump to the Senate Thursday afternoon, setting in motion the third presidential impeachment trial in U.S. history.
Opening arguments begin next Tuesday, when 100 Senators become jurors and prepare to hear each side make its case. A Senate decision on dismissing the articles or
Henry A. Brechter