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May 21 2015
News
Trade bill clears Senate hurdle
A free trade initiative that is pitting President Barack Obama against his own party cleared a major procedural hurdle in the Republican-controlled Senate on Thursday.
The 62-38 vote to end debate on the bill, moving it toward a final vote, was a victory for Obama, who had linked with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, to push the bill despite opposition from Senate
CNN Digital
Nov 08 2022
News
Trump: DeSantis a 'fine guy,' but he could 'hurt himself very badly' by running in 2024
Former President Trump said if he formally announces a 2024 White House bid and is re-elected, he would return to the nation’s capital with experience and a new perspective, without having to rely on Washington insiders, and would build on his "unbeatable" America First record.
The former president sat for a wide-ranging interview on Trump Force One, a Boeing 757, Monday night with Fox
Fox News Digital
May 11 2022
News
Majority Disapprove of Nancy Pelosi, Most Unpopular Congressional Leader
Most Americans disapprove of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), who stands as the most unpopular congressional leader, a Rasmussen Reports survey released Wednesday found.
The 82-year-old congresswoman is the most unpopular among congressional leaders, as 60 percent find her unfavorable. Among those, 50 percent find her “very” unfavorable.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-
Breitbart News
Dec 07 2022
Opinion
Trump Is Unraveling Before Our Eyes, but Will It Matter?
In the weeks immediately surrounding the midterm elections, Donald Trump called for the “termination” of constitutional rule, openly embraced the conspiratorial QAnon movement, pledged support for the Jan. 6 rioters and hosted, over dinner at Mar-a-Lago, the white supremacist Nicholas Fuentes and Ye (once known as Kanye West), both of whom are prominent antisemites.
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New York Times (Opinion)
Jan 25 2017
News
Women's March, Garland blockade bolster Democratic resistance to Trump Supreme Court nominees
Senate Democrats are not soon going to forget the 11 month blockade Mitch McConnell and his colleagues conducted against Merrick Garland, President Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court. That, and the huge march against popular vote loser Donald Trump this weekend are are fueling their resolve against the kind of nominee Trump is likely to put foward—an extreme one.
Daily Kos
May 28 2021
News
Senate GOP blocks Jan. 6 commission, likely dooming independent investigation
Senate Republicans on Friday blocked a bill that would form an independent commission to probe the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, the first filibuster of the year by the chamber's 50-vote minority.
The 54-35 vote, with six Republicans breaking ranks to join every Democrat in favor, came after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell lobbied his members forcefully against the House-passed commission
Politico
Jun 27 2023
News
Roth to host town hall meeting tonight in Waikoloa
Mayor Mitch Roth will hold another town hall meeting tonight from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Waikoloa Elementary School Cafeteria. The town halls are “aimed at providing updates and fostering engagement with communities across Hawaii Island,” according to a press release from Roth’s office. “Our administration is committed to listening to the community and incorporating their valuable insights
West Hawaii Today
Jul 28 2020
News
Politico publishes piece claiming Kamala Harris is Biden's VP pick — quickly scrubs it
Politico made waves on social media Tuesday when they published — and promptly corrected — a biography of Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) claiming Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden had chosen her as his running mate days from now "on Aug. 1."
A communications aide for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky) posted the Politico blurb on Twitter writing, "Huh? Politico labeled
The Blaze
Jul 25 2020
News
Second stimulus check updates: Coronavirus aid package in flux as White House floats cutting unemployment boost to as little as $100
LOS ANGELES — Negotiations over a new COVID-19 rescue bill were in flux Friday after the White House floated cutting an unemployment benefits boost to as little as $100 and President Donald Trump turned to a new priority, adding money to build a new FBI headquarters.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell sent senators home, promising a Republican proposal would be ready on Monday.
Chicago Tribune
Jan 21 2020
News
Impeachment trial live updates: Senators gird for spirited debate over rules governing Trump’s historic trial
Senators are girding for a spirited debate Tuesday over the rules that will guide the impeachment trial of President Trump — just the third in history of a U.S. president — focused on his conduct toward Ukraine.
When it reconvenes, the chamber will take up a resolution proposed by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) that seeks a swift trial. Democrats, including Senate
Washington Post