Senate Democrats are plowing forward with their sweeping election reform bill they argue is necessary to safeguard voting rights that are "under attack," but Republicans have pledged to fight the … [Read more...] about Senate Democrats press ahead with election reform bill described as ‘power grab’ by GOP
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GOP senators to meet with Biden, who’s looking for deal on massive spending bill
President Biden will court GOP senators next week at the White House in an effort to strike a deal on his spending bill, but Republicans stressed they don't want tax increases on businesses or any … [Read more...] about GOP senators to meet with Biden, who’s looking for deal on massive spending bill
Capitol Police: Threats against members of Congress increased by 107% in one year
Threats against members of Congress have increased dramatically in 2021, reflecting the heightened sense of security facing federal lawmakers in the wake of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The United States … [Read more...] about Capitol Police: Threats against members of Congress increased by 107% in one year
Ilhan Omar calls on Democrats to rally against Mitch McConnell: ‘Let’s grow a backbone’
Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., called out fellow Democrats standing in the way of abolishing the Senate filibuster, implying her party must get tougher to take on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, … [Read more...] about Ilhan Omar calls on Democrats to rally against Mitch McConnell: ‘Let’s grow a backbone’
Facebook under fire for encouraging border crisis with ads for human smugglers, cartels: Rep. Kat Cammack
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Fla., sent a scathing letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wednesday for trying to "silence" conservative views on his platform while allowing human smugglers and … [Read more...] about Facebook under fire for encouraging border crisis with ads for human smugglers, cartels: Rep. Kat Cammack
House Republicans demand answers from CDC on seemingly cozy relationship with teachers unions
EXCLUSIVE: House Republicans are demanding answers from the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on whether new school reopening guidelines were based on politics and … [Read more...] about House Republicans demand answers from CDC on seemingly cozy relationship with teachers unions
Elizabeth Warren says pressure of running against ‘shadows of Martha and Hillary’ cost her presidential bid
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren attributes her failed 2020 presidential bid to her stumbles on explaining how to pay for her signature healthcare plan and the role that gender, particularly her … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren says pressure of running against ‘shadows of Martha and Hillary’ cost her presidential bid
Dem Rep. Jim Clyburn defends siding with Tim Scott on ‘not a racist country’ comments
Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., said what makes America great is that the country can "repair its faults," as he called on congressional colleagues to pass police reform and voting rights … [Read more...] about Dem Rep. Jim Clyburn defends siding with Tim Scott on ‘not a racist country’ comments
Manchin deals DC statehood — and Dems — another blow
Democrats' quest to make Washington, D.C., the 51st state hit a big roadblock this week in the form of a fellow Democrat. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said he opposed Congress alone creating the new … [Read more...] about Manchin deals DC statehood — and Dems — another blow
Biden administration to pursue ‘practical’ North Korea nuclear diplomacy
The White House Friday confirmed the Biden Administration has completed a months-long review of North Korea policy and will chart a different path than former President Donald Trump in an effort to … [Read more...] about Biden administration to pursue ‘practical’ North Korea nuclear diplomacy
