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If President Donald Trump is able to pul off a significant tax cut, it may well happen without any support from Democrats. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Ahead, the First Pure Party-Line Modern Tax Cut?

By David Hawkings

Posted October 31, 2017 at 5:04am

Tennessee Sen. Bob Corker is the first senator to announce his retirement this Congress. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

What Happens When Corker Lays Down His Foreign Relations Gavel?

By David Hawkings

Posted October 10, 2017 at 5:05am

Cameras still won’t be allowed in the U.S. Supreme Court and arguments will continue to be on a tape-delay. (CQ Roll Call File Photo)

New High Court Term, Same No-TV and Tape-Delay Rules

By David Hawkings

Posted September 27, 2017 at 5:03am

Two U.S. army Blackhawk helicopters approach for landing at an airfield in Australia during a joint U.S. and Australian training exercise in July. (Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images File Photo)

Which of These Bills Is Not Like the Others? The Defense Budget

By David Hawkings

Posted September 18, 2017 at 5:04am

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer has transformed this fall’s congressional dynamic and has become the breakout senatorial star of the season. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

Schumer’s Big Gamble on the Virtue of ‘Yes’

By David Hawkings

Posted September 12, 2017 at 5:05am

President Donald Trump targeted Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in multiple Twitter attacks over the August recess. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo)

Trump and GOP Lawmakers — Even More on the Rocks

By David Hawkings

Posted September 5, 2017 at 5:05am

Arizona Sen. John McCain speaks at a news conference Thursday on the Senate Republicans’ “skinny” repeal bill. His later vote against the measure helped defeat the legislation. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

McCain’s Many Parts in Getting to ‘No’ on Health Care

By David Hawkings

Posted July 28, 2017 at 5:21pm

Attorney General Jeff Sessions has been the target of almost daily taunting from President Donald Trump. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Sessions on the Cusp of Martyrdom or Oblivion

By David Hawkings

Posted July 25, 2017 at 12:24pm

Republicans in Congress may be emulating President Donald Trump’s political manners. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

How Bad Political Manners Fomented the Health Care Mess

By David Hawkings

Posted July 24, 2017 at 5:05am

Attorney General Jeff Sessions is under fire from President Donald Trump, but his former colleagues in the Senate have nothing but nice things to say about him. (Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call File Photo)

GOP Senators Take Sessions’ Side in Spat With Trump

By David Hawkings

Posted July 21, 2017 at 5:05am