Senate GOP ready to advance slimmer budget blueprint
The Senate took its first procedural step Tuesday towards passage of a filibuster-proof border security, defense and energy ...
Senate races to beat House in budget battle, teeing up ‘vote-a-rama’
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) teed up floor action on Sen. Lindsey Graham's (R-SC) budget bill, setting up a grueling "vote-a-rama." ...
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Senate Democrats have the power to slow Trump’s agenda — if they’re willing to use it
Senate Democrats are weighing whether to go scorched earth in the face of Trump's agenda, breaking norms and rejecting unanimous consent requests.
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How Democrats Can Help Avoid a Government Shutdown—or Getting Blamed for One
Republicans need help to pass a budget to keep the government running, but Democrats can’t overplay their hand.
Trump’s remarks on Canada becoming the 51st state raise a lot of questions
It’s not clear if Canada wants to become a U.S. state, though technically it would be possible without its buy-in ...
At the Races: Talkin’ ’bout a Resolution
Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including budget resolutions and ...