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Sep 16 2022
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Republicans Shift and Debate Abortion Stances Ahead of 2022 Elections
Republicans have been grappling with how to handle the politics of abortion — an energizing issue for Democrats — ahead of the November general elections.
When Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) proposed a national 15-week abortion ban, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell — a longtime proponent of similar bans — instead asserted that the issue should be left to states. While some
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Senate Moves Toward Passing Bill Aimed at Curbing Anti-AAPI Hate Crimes
The Senate will likely vote on a bill this week aimed at cracking down on hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). A 92-6 procedural vote in favor of the legislation last week indicated significant bipartisan support; the proposal comes amid reports of rising anti-AAPI hate crimes since the beginning of last year. Republicans and Democrats in the Senate have reportedly
ABC News (Online) Roll Call Washington ExaminerJan 22 2020
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Republicans Block Subpoenas for New Evidence as Impeachment Trial Begins
Republicans made last-minute changes to their proposed rules to placate moderates, but they held together to turn back Democratic efforts to subpoena documents.
A divided Senate began the impeachment trial of President Trump on Tuesday in utter acrimony, as Republicans blocked Democrats’ efforts to subpoena witnesses and documents related to Ukraine and moderate Republicans forced last-
New York Times (News)Aug 05 2019
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Trump Calls For 'Strong Background Checks' Following El Paso and Dayton Shootings
President Trump will deliver remarks this morning from the White House in response to the deadly shootings over the weekend in El Paso and Dayton that killed 29 people.
In what might be a preview of his speech, Trump, in a series of tweets called on Congress to pass gun control legislation, saying the victims shouldn't die in vain.
"Republicans and Democrats must come together
NPR (Online News)Dec 19 2019
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After House Impeaches Trump, Timing of Next Steps Is Unclear
Pelosi weighs delaying delivery of articles of impeachment to Senate until Republicans set trial rules she considers fair.
The morning after the House voted along party lines to impeach President Trump, it was uncertain when and under what procedures the Senate would conduct his trial.
The House on Wednesday approved abuse-of-power and obstruction-of-Congress articles against Mr
Wall Street Journal (News)Aug 04 2020
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The Role of the Filibuster
This Abridge News topic aggregates four unique arguments on different sides of the debate. Here are the quick facts to get you started:
THE QUICK FACTS
The filibuster is a political procedure that allows senators to obstruct the passage of a bill through lengthy debate and procedural motions. A cloture ends a filibuster and requires 60 votes.During late Senator Abridge NewsJan 07 2021
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Schumer vows to fire Senate sergeant at arms if he isn't gone by January 21
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Thursday that if Senate Sargent-at-Arms Michael Stenger isn't gone by the time he takes over as majority leader later this month, he will fire him. Schumer's calls came one day after an angry mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, sending lawmakers fleeing from the floor and leaving four dead in the melee.
"It was appalling how ill-
CBS News (Online)Jun 19 2019
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2 winners and 4 losers from Trump’s 2020 reelection campaign launch speech
Winners from Trump’s 2020 kickoff rally: Mitch McConnell, William Barr. Losers: Fake news and any sense of perspective.
President Donald Trump is, officially, off and running in pursuit of a second term in the White House.
Trump’s campaign kickoff rally in Orlando, Florida, featured a lot of talk about freedom, a lot of talk about Hillary Clinton, and hardline immigration
VoxFeb 05 2022
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Pence Says Trump Is 'Wrong' For Suggesting He Could've Overturned 2020 Election
Former Vice President Mike Pence said in a speech on Friday that he had no legal authority to change the outcome of the 2020 election, rebuking the claim made by former President Donald Trump.
"President Trump is wrong," Pence said during his speech at a Federalist Society event in Florida. "Frankly there is almost no idea more un-American than the notion that any one person could
The Daily Caller CNN Digital Wall Street Journal (News)Mar 26 2019
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US Senate To Vote On Green New Deal
The US Senate will vote on the Green New Deal today in an effort to force Democrats to take an official stand. Some Democrats may vote present, believing that the document is not crafted enough to be ready for a vote.
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