Government shuts down after Senate bill collapses, negotiations fail The federal government shut down for the first time in more than four years Friday after senators rejected a temporary spending patch and bipartisan efforts to find an alternative fell short as a midnight deadline came and went. Republican and Democratic […]
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Suspect in attack on Sen. Rand Paul might face more serious charges, police say The man accused of attacking Sen. Rand Paul on Friday may soon face more serious criminal charges because the Kentucky Republican is suffering from several rib injuries, law enforcement officials said Monday. An attorney for the […]
Another last-ditch effort to tackle Obamacare stalls within hours of its release Yet another last-ditch effort to tackle the nation’s health-care system stalled within hours of its release by a bipartisan pair of senators Tuesday, with President Trump sending mixed signals and Republicans either declining to endorse the proposal or […]
Bob Corker, Republican senator from Tennessee, announces his retirement Bob Corker, Republican senator from Tennessee, announces his retirement:- Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) announced Tuesday that he will not seek reelection next year, another blow to the Republican establishment on the same day the latest GOP effort to revamp the Affordable Care […]
Two more Senate Republicans oppose health-care bill, leaving it without enough votes to pass Two more Senate Republicans have declared their opposition to the latest plan to overhaul the nation’s health-care system, potentially ending a months-long effort to make good on a GOP promise that has defined the party for […]
Sanders raises stakes in tight Montana race For months, Democrats were careful not to promise too much about Montana’s May 25 special election. Hillary Clinton had lost the state by 20.2 points. Rob Quist, the folk-singing Democratic candidate for Congress, had never run for office before. Losing a close race […]
Senate poised for historic clash over Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch Senate poised for historic clash over Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch:- The Senate is set for a historic clash Thursday over the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court in a showdown that could […]
Democrats brace for backlash as they vote on new party chairman Democrats brace for backlash as they vote on new party chairman:- After a string of televised debates, four party-sponsored “future forums” and three months of person-to-person lobbying, the race to lead the Democratic National Committee is coming to an end […]
