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Oct 03 2020
Headline Roundup
Supreme Court to Open New Term While Confirmation Hearings Continue
The Supreme Court will open a new term via teleconference Monday with one open seat, and the U.S. Senate moves forward on confirmation hearings despite two Republicans on the Judiciary Committee testing positive for coronavirus this week. On Saturday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said high court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation hearings will continue on Oct. 12. Barrett, who
Washington Post Washington Examiner ReutersApr 01 2019
Opinion
OPINION: Replacing Obamacare Is Still a Republican Duty
President Trump has tasked three Republican senators with coming up with a replacement for Obamacare if courts strike it down. It’s a prudent contingency plan. Republicans should, for that matter, advance their own health-care plan even if the lawsuit fails — as it is highly likely to do, in part because it lacks legal merit.
Republican senators are not notably eager to take up this
Guest Writer - RightOct 01 2020
News
President Trump's Transition of Power Comments
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
On September 23, a reporter asked President Donald Trump if he would commit to a peaceful transition of power following the presidential election. Trump replied: "We're going to have to see what happens, you know Abridge NewsJan 17 2022
Perspectives Blog
When Chuck Schumer Turns Into Wile E. Coyote
From the CenterThe preferred cartoon analogy for a hapless and easily fooled political figure is the image of Charlie Brown preparing to kick a football before Lucy pulls the ball away at the last minute. But for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who has yet again careened into a solid brick wall of solid opposition from within his own party, the better comparison might be Wile E. Coyote
Dan SchnurMay 09 2023
Headline Roundup
Little Progress Reported During Biden, McCarthy Debt Ceiling Meeting
In a White House meeting Tuesday, President Joe Biden and congressional leaders attempted to reach a deal to raise the debt ceiling and avert a looming debt default. Reports and statements indicate little progress was made during the talks.
Details: Biden met with House Speaker Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), top House Democrat Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), Senate Majority Leader Chuck
Reuters Fox Business BloombergMar 21 2022
Headline Roundup
Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation Hearings Begin
Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson began Monday amid scrutiny of her judicial record from the political right.
Jackson, 51, was nominated for the lifetime role by President Joe Biden to replace liberal Justice Stephen Breyer, who plans to retire at the end of the current term. She and senators will make opening statements Monday on the
CNN (Online News) Reuters Fox News (Online News)Feb 12 2024
Headline Roundup
Conservatives Divided on Trump’s NATO Remarks
Former President Donald Trump’s remarks that he would “encourage” Russia to “do whatever the hell they want” to NATO members who “don’t pay” prompted divided reactions from Republican leaders.
Key Quotes: Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) told CNN (Lean Left bias) he had “zero concern” about Trump’s remarks, because “he’s been president before. I know exactly what he has done and will do with
Reuters National Review (News) New York Times (News)May 14 2015
News
Deal Reached On TPP: Reid Calls It ‘Something That’s Fair’
Republicans and pro-trade Democrats have regrouped after Sen. Harry Reid was able to cobble enough votes to block fast-track authority on the Trans-Pacific Partnership from moving forward yesterday. Sen. McConnell altered the bill, allowing Democrats to vote on a provision aimed at combating currency manipulation as a separate bill
TownhallJul 25 2022
Perspectives Blog
When China Matters Even More Than Usual
From the CenterAs Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its sixth month, as our country’s domestic policy debates over inflation, immigration and abortion intensify, and as the multi-episode spellbinder that the January 6 hearings have become breaks for a summer intermission, even the most attentive American voter could be excused for not spending very much time thinking about China. But that’s
Dan SchnurJul 20 2017
Perspectives Blog