Campaigns · 116th Congress
RNC fact check: Pence distorts Biden’s positions
“President Trump and I know that the men and women that put on the uniform of law enforcement are the best of us.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
House Democrats’ agenda barely mentioned at convention as Pelosi forced to talk about Trump
She worked it in by mentioning the bills Democrats passed and why they’re not law today, summarizing nearly two years of legislative action in just a few sentences.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Will there still be balloons?
Pat Roberts’ seat were probably sighing in relief today — again — that he lost the Aug. 4 primary.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Kasich speech to Democratic convention follows years of building conservative credentials
“Times that call for all of us to take off our partisan hats and put our nation first, for ourselves and, of course, for our children.”
Opinion · 116th Congress
With silencing of speech, is America entering Orwellian territory?
John Stuart Mill argued that speech gives us the opportunity to listen, to debate and understand differing views and ideas. More, not less, speech leads to rationality and liberty.
Congress · 116th Congress
Lowey’s would-be successors use spending bills to make their cases
Lowey’s farewell speech to panel colleagues had a message for those vying to succeed her as the committee’s top Democrat — there are Republicans, there are Democrats and then there are appropriators.
Congress · 116th Congress
D.C. Circuit nominee sails through confirmation hearing amid pandemic rancor
hearing turned into a proxy fight over Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s legislative priorities during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, including the race to fill federal judicial vacancies with President
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate squabbles over coronavirus stimulus reach fever pitch
The Kansas Republican cited a quote he has displayed on his desk from former President Lyndon B.
Congress · 116th Congress
Lawmakers use Supreme Court case to press abortion views
Schumer said when he paused his speech because of the noise and pointed to the anti-abortion rally. “Oh, those are the bad guys.”
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi defends ripping Trump’s speech as message to American people about SOTU falsehoods
up the speech.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Feb. 5
Senators today took one more opportunity to explain their planned votes and offered their opinion on the president and investigation into his conduct.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Feb. 3
Both sides in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial delivered their closing arguments today, with Democrats defending their case — and staff members — while the president’s team repeated their
Opinion · 116th Congress
The Bolton bombshell and the moral lessons of Watergate
When their obituaries appeared, they were primarily familiar to those of us who once wallowed in Watergate.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 22
“They’ve got a lot of work to do today to try to win back over senators,” he said, noting by 2 a.m. most senators were not happy.
White House · 116th Congress
Democrats wanted an Iran strategy. Trump offered disjointed goals instead
“They attacked us, & we hit back. If they attack again, which I would strongly advise them not to do, we will hit them harder than they have ever been hit before!”
Podcasts · 116th Congress
The year in Political Theater: Our favorite 2019 podcasts
lot in life as president of the United States.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Impeachment: It’s for the kids!
Kennedy III did just that Wednesday in his floor speech. “Dear Ellie and James,” the dad began his speech, as if penning a letter. (Not that they would know what a “letter” is).
Congress · 116th Congress
House members feel the weight of history in impeachment votes
Denver Riggleman stopped for a split second as he walked into the House chamber Wednesday afternoon, held up a copy of the two-minute speech he was about to give on the impeachment of President Donald
Congress · 116th Congress
House impeaches Trump
He quoted Federalist No. 65, saying that Alexander Hamilton would today agree that Trump’s conduct is impeachable.
Podcasts · 116th Congress
Ep. 18: Obama Says Hillary Clinton Only Choice for President - Roll Call
The third night of the Democratic National Convention was devoted to A-list speakers — from President Barack Obama to former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg — whose rousing speeches were filled with praise