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.
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Politics · 115th Congress
Booker Tacks Toward Democratic Party’s Base
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) January 12, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; Booker later teamed up with Sanders on another prescription drug bill and he told NPR in June that he had “put a pause
Politics · 115th Congress
Before Confusion, Trump and Democrats Agreed to Keep Talking
Updated 1:04 p.m. | One thing appears clear amid the web of confusion after a Tuesday dinner meeting at the White House: President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders agreed to keep talking about immigration
LGBTQ Women Balance Opportunity, Possible Extinction in Congress
Sinema of Arizona, who identifies as bisexual, is the only other openly LGBTQ woman elected to Congress, meaning LGBTQ women currently make up less than half of one percent of the lawmakers in Congress — 1
Politics · 115th Congress
Bernie Sanders, the Man With Single-Payer Clout
Watch: Sanders Unveils Medicare-For-All Bill [jwp-video n=”1″] The politics of “Medicare for all” are divisive.
Politics · 115th Congress
Frustrated by Congress’ Plodding Pace, Trump Urges Speed on Tax Bill
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 13, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; A few minutes later, Trump said the devestation left behind by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma make the need for tax cuts greater
Politics · 115th Congress
White House Nudge for Long-Shot Repeal Bill
VIDEO: President Pivots Toward Democrats on Tax Bill — But It’s a Longshot [jwp-video n=”1″] Asked if the president is endorsing the Graham-Cassidy bill, Short replied: “The president continues
Politics · 115th Congress
White House Tepid on GOP Leaders After Bannon ‘War’ Declaration
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 24, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; That tweet came a day after Ryan had pushed back on Trump’s since-taken back threat to shut down the government unless he gets
Politics · 115th Congress
Could More House Retirements Imperil GOP Majority in 2018?
14 Ratings Shift Favor Toward Democrats in 2018 [jwp-video n=”1″] For Republicans, the retirements mean they have to defend even more seats in 2018 when they are already defending incumbents
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
White House Continues Pivot Toward Congressional Democrats
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 8, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; “I love the president’s passion on this.
Politics · 115th Congress
Former Rep. Mike Honda Joins California PAC
The PAC aims to spend $1 million on local, state and federal races in each of the districts. Federal Election Commission documents showed the group raised nearly $37,000 through June 30.
‘Scam PACs’ Strike Again in Utah, Wisconsin
[Baldwin Says Sheriff Clarke Being ‘Groomed’ to Run Against Her] A lack of truth An Aug. 26 email, subject line “URGENT: Enemy #1” from Black America’s Political Action Committee, or BAMPAC
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Trump Giving Ryan and McConnell the Power on DACA
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 5, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; The real surprise came as Attorney General Jeff Sessions made the announcement rescinding DACA, when Sessions made one of the
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Ends DACA Immigration Program — With a Twist
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 5, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; Some of his top aides have for months urged Trump to nix deportation relief and work permits for around 800,000 people enrolled
Trump and GOP Lawmakers — Even More on the Rocks
[jwp-video n=”1″] If any one of those jobs doesn’t get done, the consequences will be as grim for the country as the mutual recriminations between Trump and Hill Republicans will be clamorous
Politics · 115th Congress
Democratic Soul-Searching in One Pennsylvania House Race
Any Democratic candidate in the race will likely need to raise more than $1 million to compete in the expensive Philadelphia media market, said Democratic consultant Michael Bronstein.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Tweets Comey’s Early Clearing of Clinton Reveals ‘Rigged’ System
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 1, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; Meantime, the president appeared to respond to a Washington Post report, citing sources close to Trump, that he is growing frustrated
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Says ‘Talking Is Not the Answer!’ on North Korea
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 30, 2017 var rcrdTwitter = 1; It’s unclear what the president meant by the term “extortion money.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump’s Tax Speech Shows Entire Agenda Rests on Overhaul Push
Schumer said Democrats have three principles they believe should guide a tax code rewrite: that it cut “not one penny” in taxes for the top 1 percent and not burden the middle class; that it move