Senate Republicans aren’t afraid to go “nuclear” to change Senate rules for President Donald Trump’s nominees but believe that Senate Democrats should support their new proposal.
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House Republicans split with Trump team over ‘very frustrating’ funding fight as shutdown looms
The White House, conservative lawmakers and House appropriators are frustrated with differing strategies to fund the government as the deadline to avert a shutdown inches closer.
DNC embraces socialist Mamdani as resurfaced anti-Israel remarks raise alarm: ‘Big tent party’
Zohran Mamdani faced renewed scrutiny for his comments, stances and socialist views as the Democratic National Committee signals their support in a social media post.
AOC takes dig at top Dems Schumer, Jeffries for not endorsing socialist Zohran Mamdani in NYC mayoral race
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a dig at congressional Democratic minority leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries — and other prominent Dems — for not backing Read More
New anti-Trump crime cleanup protests echo defund the police movement that rocked 2020
Crime expert compares current Democratic opposition to President Donald Trump’s law enforcement surge with 2020 defund police movement as both reject tougher criminal consequences.
Johnson calls Newsom’s remark on Catholic school attack ‘evil,’ ‘sick’
House Speaker Mike Johnson accused Gov. Gavin Newsom of “anti-Christian” rhetoric following the California governor’s remarks about the recent Minnesota school shooting.
Congress returns with Democrats refusing to negotiate as Oct. 1 shutdown deadline looms
Congress returns from summer recess facing an Oct. 1 government funding deadline, with Epstein files potentially complicating spending bills and ongoing oversight hearings.
Trump nominees squeezed between ‘blue slips’ and blue obstruction
Senate Republicans defend blue slip tradition requiring home state approval for Trump’s judicial and attorney nominees despite president’s attacks.
Top Senate Republican ready to ‘roll over’ Democrats with rule change to confirm Trump nominees
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., threatened to use the nuclear option to change Senate rules to push through Trump’s nominees as Senate Democrats’ blockade continues.
Socialist candidate Mamdani meets with NY Dems as they withhold endorsements
Zohran Mamdani, New York City Democratic mayoral nominee, discussed the affordability crisis with Black clergy leaders alongside House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries.