Politics · 115th Congress
Grassley Prepares to Bypass Franken to Move Trump Appeals Court Nominee
Al Franken Speaks About Sexual Harassment [jwp-video n=”1″] In recent practice, negative responses on blue slips have stopped nominees in their tracks.
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Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: A Necessary Turning Point on Judicial Confirmations
For context, before 2001, only 1 percent of judicial nominees with no opposition were confirmed by a time-consuming roll call vote. Under President George W. Bush, that figure jumped to 56 percent.
Politics · 115th Congress
Murphy Calls Out ‘Fealty to Gun-Makers’ After Texas Massacre
#SutherlandSprings — Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) November 6, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; Democratic Rep.
Trump’s Stamp on Judiciary Starting: It Could Be Much Faster
Watch: More and More Republicans Speaking Out Against Trump’s Politics [jwp-video n=”1″] In addition, these jurists generally get their lifetime appointment to the appeals courts in their
Politics · 115th Congress
On Debt Reduction, GOP Says Wait Till Next Year
Muzzleloader Season [jwp-video n=”1″] “There is going to be, by the acknowledgement of our leadership, some real attention on that next year,” House Budget Chairwoman Diane Black said.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: The Short Life Span of the Trump-McConnell Buddy Movie
Trump on McConnell: We’re ‘Closer Than Ever Before’ [jwp-video n=”1″] Say a prayer Through it all, in good times and in bad, the Republicans have always worshipped at the altar of tax cuts
Policy · 115th Congress
Nominations Fill Legislative Void in Senate
[jwp-video n=”1″] The partisan environment has stymied the chamber’s ability to advance consensus legislation, Democrats say.
Policy · 115th Congress
Diane Black, Prepping Gubernatorial Bid, Takes Victory Lap
Once she had the green light, Black started with the intention of having each of the 11 authorizing committees reduce their spending by just $1 billion during the next decade — significantly less
Politics · 115th Congress
Want to Know How to Curb Gun Violence? Don’t Ask Congress
Ryan Wonders How Bump Stocks Got Through Regulatory Process [jwp-video n=”1″] Questions like these could be clarified by federally funded research.
Politics · 115th Congress
Budget Debate, Grievances Get Airing in Both Chambers
Inside the Senate’s Budget Resolution [jwp-video n=”1″] “We are now in the throes of budget day,” Georgia Rep.
Politics · 115th Congress
House GOP Adopts Budget, One Step Closer to Tax Overhaul
The House adopted its fiscal 2018 budget resolution Thursday, five days after the fiscal year began Oct. 1.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Considers Broadening Budget Resolution
Inside the Senate’s Budget Resolution: What It Means and What’s Next [jwp-video n=”1″] The House version includes instructions to 11 authorizing committees
Politics · 115th Congress
Sen. Roy Moore? What the GOP Can Expect
[jwp-video n=”1″] Moore has also railed against the D.C. groups that backed Strange in the race, such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Video · 115th Congress
David Hawkings’ Whiteboard: What’s a Filibuster?
By David Hawkings and Thomas McKinless [jwp-video n=”1″] With President Donald Trump continuing to call for an end to the legislative filibuster following yet another bruising defeat
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Insists Senate Has Health Care Votes, But Not by Deadline
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 27, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; The senator Trump referred to as a “yes” vote who was in the hospital was an apparent reference to Senate Appropriations Chairman
Politics · 115th Congress
GOP Primaries Could Hamper Plans on Taxes
“I would be very astonished if they came up with something heavily in favor of the top 1 percent,” he said about Republicans crafting a tax package.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Casts Doubt on GOP Clearing 60-Vote Hurdle in Senate on Tax Bill
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 15, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; There is no evidence McConnell intends to change the rules, however.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump to Jilted GOP: Inaction Led to Deal With Dems
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 8, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; …never allow the Republicans to pass even great legislation. 8 Dems control – will rarely get 60
Politics · 115th Congress
Harvey Aid Package Adds to Full House Agenda
Fall House Forecast [jwp-video n=”1″] House Republicans understand the omnibus has no chance of passing the Senate, where some Democratic support is needed to clear the 60-vote threshold.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Threatens Shutdown, Attacks GOP Senators During Angry Rally
— Brian Schatz (@brianschatz) August 23, 2017var rcrdTwitter = 1; Rep.