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Jun 03 2019
News
Trump, First Lady Meet Queen at Buckingham Palace
President Donald Trump met with Queen Elizabeth II Monday during a three-day visit to Britain meant to strengthen ties between the two nations, although the trip was immediately at risk of being overshadowed by Brexit turmoil and Trump's feud with London's mayor.
Trump and first lady Melania Trump flew to Buckingham Palace in Marine One, landing on a lawn where they were greeted by
Newsmax (News)Mar 14 2019
Opinion
Why Beto O'Rourke could be Dems' 2020 nominee against Trump
Donald Trump and Beto O’Rourke are actually quite similar.
Yes, they both ran against Ted Cruz at one point, but that’s not it.
The answer is authenticity. You either have it or you don’t. And if you do, it can make up for a multitude of sins.
And for Beto, this could be how he ends up as the nominee.
For better or worse, you know who Donald Trump is and what’s on
Guest Writer - RightMar 28 2015
News
As Reid Exits, Schumer Sees Door Opening
Around 8 p.m. Thursday, Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the minority leader, called Senator Charles E. Schumer of New York into his office with news that would stun Washington the next morning: Mr. Reid planned to retire at the end of his term.
Mr. Reid’s decision to contact Mr. Schumer first, before even President Obama, was another powerful reminder of what Senate Democrats have long
New York Times (News)Jan 09 2014
News
Reid: ‘Optimistic’ About Jobless Aid Compromise
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D.,Nev.) Tuesday said he is “cautiously optimistic” that a bipartisan agreement on extending benefits for the long term unemployed will be reached later today, saying that any deal will likely be a one-year extension if it complies with GOP demands that its cost be offset.
A senior Democratic official said that a compromise year-long extension will be
Wall Street Journal (News)Mar 17 2015
News
Senate Democrat Filibuster Sets Up Standoff Over Lynch
Senate Democrats successfully filibustered a bill to crack down on human trafficking Tuesday, setting up a standoff between Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Minority Leader Harry Reid over the president’s attorney general nominee.
The final vote was 56-42; 60 votes were needed to invoke cloture and end the Democratic filibuster. Four Democrats, Sens. Joe Manchin (WV), Joe
Breitbart NewsOct 13 2020
Analysis
Democratic Warnings That Confirming Amy Coney Barrett Would Doom Obamacare Are Implausible and Confused
There is little reason to think Barrett would vote to overturn the Affordable Care Act, which in any case seems legally secure.
During Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation hearing today, several Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee worried that the 7th Circuit judge would vote to overturn the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Sens. Chris Coons (D–Del
ReasonOct 12 2020
Analysis
Amy Coney Barrett and the Alternative Elite
There’s something deeper and stranger about the opposition to Amy Coney Barrett than to other nominees. It’s not just the way she might change the ideological weight of the court, as a conservative replacing the liberal Ruth Bader Ginsburg. It’s not exactly her faith either, although that’s part of it. One senses that there’s an unsayable aspect to it. It’s not just her religion — she’s
National Review (News)May 06 2024
Headline Roundup
New Report Warns of Social Security, Medicare Insolvency
The Medicare and Social Security program trust funds are projected to both be exhausted by 2036, the program trustees said in a report released Monday.
Details: The Medicare trust fund is projected to be depleted in 2036, and the Social Security trust fund is projected to be depleted in 2035. These new projections push back the date when the funds are expected to be depleted, crediting
CNN (Online News) MarketWatch Washington ExaminerJul 05 2019
News
Democratic Senate hopes hinge on Trump tide
Democratic and Republican lawmakers believe next year’s battle for the Senate majority largely will hinge on the presidential race — and who wins the Democratic Party’s nomination.
Democrats think they have a shot at winning back the Senate and unified control of Congress, but only if their voters show up in mass to sweep Trump from office.
“It depends on who our candidate is,”
The HillJan 31 2013
News
Senate to Vote on Debt Limit
The Senate on Thursday is on track to pass a short-term suspension of the U.S. borrowing limit, a move that will ward off the threat of default but won't defuse coming fiscal battles.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said he expects the chamber to approve the bill in a "strong, bipartisan vote" later in the day, following its passage in the House last week.
The House-passed bill
Wall Street Journal (News)