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Manchin breaking with Democrats on voting rights
Sen. Joe ManchinJoe ManchinIs the Constitution in the way of DC statehood? Biden ‘encouraged’ by meeting with congressional leaders on infrastructure Joe Manchin is wrong — D.C. statehood is constitutional MORE said that he is backing a narrower piece of voting rights legislation that he believes could garner bipartisan support, breaking with Democrats on the …
Democrats in Maine, North Carolina, Colorado Senate races get big donor support
Big money donors are rushing to support Democrats in competitive U.S. Senate races as they sense an opportunity to take back the chamber from Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and his fellow Republicans. These wealthy fundraisers are targeting Republican-held seats in Maine, Colorado, North Carolina and Arizona that are seen as toss-ups this fall. They are …
Senate stimulus bill blocked again as talks continue
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, left, speaks to members of the media in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Sarah Silbiger | Bloomberg | Getty Images Democrats and Republicans on Monday continued negotiations over a massive stimulus funding package that failed to get enough votes in …
Senate passes 2-year budget deal, sending bill to Trump
The Senate on Thursday passed a bill to increase the U.S. budget and lift the debt ceiling for the next two years. The spending deal now heads to the Oval Office to be signed by President Donald Trump. The legislation passed 67-28, with 23 Republicans and five Democrats voting against the bill. Its passage in …
Rubio calls for legislation to keep Huawei restrictions in place
Sen. Marco RubioMarco Antonio RubioThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Rough night for Biden Live coverage: Democrats face off in first 2020 debate Fight night: Democrats set to take the stage for first debate MORE (R-Fla.) vowed legislative action on Saturday after President TrumpDonald John TrumpDemocrats and Trump are all in on immigration for the 2020 election Trump …
Trump’s health care focus puts GOP on edge
President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump says ‘Failing New York Times’ should be held ‘fully accountable’ over Russia report Trump says ‘Failing New York Times’ should be held ‘fully accountable’ over Russia report Trump tweets ICE will begin removing ‘millions’ of undocumented migrants MORE has put the issue of health care back on the political front burner, …
Ex-Obama health adviser calls Trump comments on coronavirus response ‘incoherent’
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a former health policy adviser in the Obama administration, said late Wednesday that he found President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump passes Pence a dangerous buck Overnight Health Care — Presented by American Health Care Association — Trump taps Pence to lead coronavirus response | Trump accuses Pelosi of trying to create panic | …