Democrats are conspicuously silent about changing filibuster rules now that they’re in the minority
The filibuster is a procedural, not constitutional, requirement and can be changed. It’s been on the Senate books since 1917, ...
‘Shameless’ Dems embrace filibuster they once tried to abolish
Democrats have fallen back in love with the filibuster. Mere weeks into President Trump’s second term, Senate Democrats are ...
Senate Budget Committee clears first hurdle toward enacting Trump's agenda
The Senate Budget Committee was still working through a stack of more than 200 amendments on Wednesday as GOP leaders seek to ...
Senate GOP moves first to advance Trump priorities in race with House
Senate Republicans on Wednesday fired the opening salvo in the battle to implement President Trump’s agenda by advancing a ...
‘Blow this place up’: Frustrated Democrats want the Senate to fight harder
“We’ve got to make things hotter,” acknowledged Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), adding that the furor in the party will ...
Senate confirms Russell Vought to return as head of Trump’s Office of Management and Budget
The Senate confirmed Russell Vought to return as head of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) after having helmed the ...