Senate
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Obstruction of Justice: The Demo Kavanaugh Blockade
Dick Durbin (D-IL): "Why [are these protests] happening for the first time in the history of this committee? ... You are the nominee of President Donald John Trump."
Sasse Provides Civics Lesson During Kavanaugh Hearing
The senator from Nebraska eloquently explains why confirmation hearings have become so political.
August Confirmations Overcome Dem Obstruction
A backlog remains, but Mitch McConnell's canceling of the August recess alleviated the situation.
Two Republicans Save Planned Parenthood Funding
Senate rejects Rand Paul's amendment defunding abortion providers in the appropriations bill.
Trump's Sessions Strategy
What is there something strategic going on in the Trump-Sessions dispute?
Dems Label Brett Kavanaugh 'Evil,' Sans Evidence
Democrats prove the only reason they oppose the SCOTUS nominee is because of Trump.
Eminent Domain and Protection for Private Property
Congress is finally moving to undo the Supreme Court's damage in the Kelo ruling.
Kennedy Retires — SCOTUS Tidal Change?
The retirement of Justice Kennedy has consigned Democrats to an alternating bipolar state of apoplexy and sheer panic.
McConnell: Obstructing Dems to Blame for No Recess
The Senate majority leader says the chamber will remain in session in August to get work done.
Pleading for Criminal Justice Reform
Backed by Trump, the House passed the First Step Act, but opposition remains entrenched.
Mueller Investigation One Year Old, Still No Collusion
Meanwhile, the Senate Judiciary Committee says Russia interfered in 2016 to help Trump.
Zuckerberg and the Facebook Data Black Hole
The Senate grills Facebook's founder for failing to protect privacy while allowing biased censoring of content.
Six Months Late, Congress Passes Spendthrift Omnibus
"For perspective, until 1991, the entire budget of the federal government for the whole year was less than $1.3 trillion."
Good News for Undoing Harmful Financial Regulation
The Senate passed a bill repealing huge sections of Dodd-Frank. Let's hope the House follows suit.
Dem Minority Leader Opposes White Nominee
Chuck Schumer's attempt at virtue signaling falls flat, however, as the Senate votes to confirm.
Immigration Reform Dies in Senate
Four immigration bills were defeated Thursday, sending lawmakers back to square one.
Romney's Run for Senate in Utah
That this worst-kept secret was national news for weeks prior to the announcement is telling in and of itself.
McConnell's DACA Strategy: Let Demos Look Extreme
"Throwing Schumer as much rope as he's willing to take and inviting the Democrats to go hang themselves with it."