Congress · 116th Congress
Supreme Court confirmation hearing starts under 2020 cloud
That would establish a 6-3 majority for the court’s conservative wing and solidify that tilt for what could be decades.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
What to watch in Delaware’s primaries this week
He raised $6 million to Scarane’s $324,000 through Aug. 26, according to Federal Election Commission disclosures.
Policy · 116th Congress
Green card bill would bring more foreign doctors, nurses to US
Corrected 6:10 p.m. | A bipartisan group of senators introduced new legislation Thursday to grant 40,000 unused green card slots to foreign health care workers needed to help U.S. medical professionals
Congress · 116th Congress
No deal yet on stimulus as stock market teeters on the edge
But by 6 p.m., supporters mustered only 47 votes of the 60 required to take up the relief package. Plans by Senate GOP leaders for a speedy vote on passage Monday appeared in greater jeopardy.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 28
Here’s the latest on impeachment: 6:25 p.m. | On the air: With opening arguments in the impeachment trial over, both sides are on the airwaves trying to sway voters. Florida GOP Sen.
Congress · 116th Congress
View from the gallery: Senators suffer through sniffles and sleepiness at Trump trial
It was just after 6 p.m.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 23
6:15 p.m. | One vote shy: Impeachment manager Hakeem Jeffries lightened the mood in the Senate chamber Thursday with a joke about former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter falling one vote short
White House · 116th Congress
Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon brings military experience and political savvy to his new job
[Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan gives up post, withdraws name from nomination] A former Raytheon lobbyist who was confirmed to the Army position on an 89-6 vote in November 2017, Esper brings
Congress · 116th Congress
Caribbean Islands becoming hot spots for Chinese investment
Since 2017, $6 million has been allocated for energy diversification projects, and preparations are being made for the 2019 Atlantic hurricane season by pre-positioning emergency relief supplies throughout
Congress · 116th Congress
Lawmakers from both parties resist humanitarian and refugee aid changes
That’s because the White House is seeking to cut the overall humanitarian funding for fiscal 2020 — from the fiscal 2019 enacted levels of roughly $9.5 billion to just under $6 billion, which critics say
White House · 116th Congress
Some troops will stay in Syria, White House official confirms
“It should be formally announced sometime, probably next week, that we will have 100 percent of the caliphate,” Trump told visiting foreign ministers at the State Department on Feb. 6.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate, House Convene as Some Government Agencies Shut Down
“It lasted until Jan. 6 — seems like history is repeating,” he said.
Politics · 115th Congress
Negotiations on Spending Deal Will Continue, But No Deal in Sight
Here’s how we got to this point: 6:23 p.m.: The president tweeted a photo of himself seated behind the Resolute Desk signing a stack of bills Congress has sent him in recent days.
Politics · 115th Congress
Impeachment or Bust? Democrats Have Few Options on Kavanaugh Inquiries
“But on Nov. 6, you can vote to reject the Democrats’ shameful conduct by electing [a] Republican House and, really, we need it badly, we need these votes, a Republican Senate.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Harris Lands First Blow on Kavanaugh — But It Only Grazes Him
Complete exchange between @senkamalaharris and Judge Kavanaugh on Mueller Investigation. pic.twitter.com/FXhW3XmV19 — CSPAN (@cspan) September 6, 2018var rcrdTwitter
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Passes Spending Package, Rejects Trump’s Proposed Cuts
The vote was 92-6. Republicans cast the opposing votes: Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas, Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, Mike Lee of Utah, Rand Paul of Kentucky, Ben Sasse of Nebraska and Patrick J.
Politics · 115th Congress
Kennedy Role on Court Meant Big Imprint on Nation
Evans, the 6-3 decision in 1996 that struck down a Colorado state constitutional amendment preventing protected status for LGBT people.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Panel Sends Message By Advancing Mueller Bill
The committee rejected that amendment on a 6-15 vote. Coons, Sen. Richard J. Durbin of Illinois and other Democrats said they were convinced that the bill would be constitutional.
Politics · 115th Congress
Immigration Debate Sputters at the Starting Line
Updated 6:13 p.m. | The Senate kicked off its long-awaited immigration debate Tuesday not with the flurry of bipartisan cooperation that some lawmakers had hoped for, but with a thud.
Politics · 115th Congress
Coons: Why Was Prosecutor Close to Russia Investigations Muscled Out?
Correction 6:11 p.m. | An earlier version of this story incorrectly detailed the succession of interim positions U.S.