Politics · 114th Congress
Trump Officially Taps Zinke for Interior Secretary
He is a member of the Committees on Armed Services and Natural Resources.
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Politics · 114th Congress
Ron Johnson on Going It Alone in 2016
He would not speculate about what his victory — and Trump carrying the Badger State — could mean for the 2018 midterms, when Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin will be on the ballot.
Politics · 114th Congress
Trump to Sever Business Ties, But Conflicts Possible if Kids Run Firm
“I will be holding a major news conference in New York City with my children on December 15 to discuss the fact that I will be leaving my…” Trump tweeted before 7 a.m.
Politics · 114th Congress
Economic Consultant to Help With Transition at 3 Regulatory Agencies
Trump has provided little detail about his ambitions for financial regulation, but the Republicans who control both chambers of Congress have been outspoken in their desire to roll back regulation
Politics · 114th Congress
Senate Democrats Can’t Stop Sessions, So How Much Will They Fight?
Schumer said he was keeping an open mind on how to vote on Sessions.
Politics · 114th Congress
Campaign Finance Laws Poised for Rollback Under Trump
The majority leader, Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, is an advocate for campaign finance deregulation and for relaxing coordination rules between party committees and their candidates.
Politics · 114th Congress
Now It’s Trump Who Can Recast the Supreme Court
Trump said repeatedly in stump speeches that preventing liberal justices from being appointed to the court was a reason conservatives should vote for him, particularly on gun rights.
Politics · 114th Congress
McConnell Pledges Obamacare Rollback But Cautions About Overreach
back the 2010 health care law, which is one of few agenda items pushed by Trump and congressional Republicans that could advance overDemocratic opposition if there are rules changes.
Politics · 114th Congress
Comey: No Charges Over New Clinton Emails
Comey told members of Congress Sunday that his agency is not recommending criminal charges related to Hillary Clinton’s handling of classified information, after agents reviewed a new batch of emails.
Politics · 114th Congress
Voting Rights Groups Brace for Election Day ‘Chaos‘
Elections are run by state officials and are governed by local laws and rules.
Politics · 114th Congress
Congress Unlikely to Move on Trump Ethics Plan
Drawing on well-worn lines of political attack that have been used for decades, Trump focused on K Street in a speech Monday night.
Politics · 114th Congress
Trump Pushes for Congressional Term Limits
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Tuesday pledged that, if elected, he will push for a constitutional amendment to impose term limits for members of Congress.
Politics · 114th Congress
White House’s Last TPP Pitch to Congress: ‘What’s the Alternative?’
Some lawmakers — Democratic and Republican — have raised concerns about specific provisions, such as ones on tobacco and how the accord’s rules would be enforced abroad, among others.
Politics · 114th Congress
Trump Castigates Global Trade Pacts, Lawmakers Caught In a Vice
The real question is: Are we going to continue being part of writing the rules, or are we just going to let others write them?” Kaine says. “I think we should be part of writing the rules.
Politics · 114th Congress
Not Your Father’s GOP: The Deficit Debate Has Disappeared
Of Republicans in Congress who care about the deficit, most are sticking with Trump. House Speaker Paul D.
Politics · 114th Congress
As a Senator, Hillary Clinton Got Along With the GOP. Could She Do So as President?
In Donald Trump, they’d have a true Washington outsider seeking to upend the way of doing business in the capital.
Politics · 114th Congress
Fear and Loathing Among Latinos in the 2016 Campaign
[Can Trump Have It Both Ways on Immigration?] But Jayesh Rathod, a law professor at American University and director of its Immigrant Justice Clinic, says it goes further.
Politics · 114th Congress
Obama Veto Would Block Lawsuits Against Foreign Governments Linked to Terrorist Attacks
House lawmakers passed the bill by a voice vote under suspension of the rules, a procedure that requires a two-thirds majority for passage.
Politics · 114th Congress
House to Put Obama in Tough Spot With 9/11 Bill Vote
[Bipartisan Push on to Oppose 9/11 Bill] The official said the White House would “welcome opportunities to engage with the Congress further on that discussion,” but stopped short of stating
Politics · 114th Congress
Environmental Group Sides With Murphy in Florida Senate Race
[Rubio’s Lead in Florida Evaporates as GOP Struggles to Overcome Trump Slump] The conservation advocacy group is officially nonpartisan, but endorsements have skewed in favor of Democrats.