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October 2, 2020

Senate Democrats cite coronavirus in latest effort to delay Amy Coney Barrett confirmation

Senate Democrats blamed the coronavirus at the White House and Senate in their latest effort to delay the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett, saying "health and safety" must come first. 

October 2, 2020

Dems say Trump diagnosis should be a 'wake up call' on administration's handling of coronavirus

Several top Democrats Friday said that they hope President Trump and first lady Melania Trump recover quickly from the coronavirus while adding that the diagnosis should be "a wake up call" for the president to take "a saner approach" in his pandemic response that Democrats have been critical of for months. 

October 2, 2020

Schumer says Trump coronavirus diagnosis shows what happens 'when you ignore science'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Friday said that President Trump's coronavirus diagnosis shows what happens "when you ignore science," in a Friday statement that also said that he is praying for the president and First Lady Melania Trump, who tested positive for the coronavirus overnight as well.

October 1, 2020

Schumer signals end to filibuster if Dems win Senate, reiterates 'everything is on the table'

Sen. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, repeating his frequent warning that “everything is on the table,” signaled that he would push to end the filibuster and grant Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico statehood should Democrats take control of the Senate. 

October 1, 2020

Biden campaigning on 'return to normalcy' but some Dems eyeing radical changes to political system if they win

Biden has repeatedly pushed back against Republican efforts to tie him to the party's progressive wing, yet other Democratic leaders have endorsed policies that have the potential to reshape the country.

October 1, 2020

Democratic Senate contender Mark Kelly says 2020 winner should make Supreme Court pick

The former NASA astronaut told KTAR News 92.3 FM’s Gaydos and Chad that a nomination shouldn't be made so close to Election Day, although President Trump has already done so. 

September 30, 2020

Schumer says next debate should have a 'mute button' for Trump

After an unruly first presidential debate between President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.. suggested a "mute" button would be necessary for another debate to take place.

September 30, 2020

ObamaCare takes center stage as Supreme Court fight heats up, Democrats ramp up tactics to squeeze Republicans

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday continued his aggressive use of procedural tactics to squeeze vulnerable Republicans as the fight over the Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett gets underway.

September 30, 2020

House Democrats' new coronavirus relief bill eliminates $600M for policing: 'It's shameful'

House Democrats' latest $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief legislation removes $600 million for policing programs -- raising eyebrows from Republicans during this moment of nationwide protests and racial unrest.

September 29, 2020

Barrett begins visits with senators as several Dems refuse to meet with her

Barrett is set to meet with several Republican senators on Tuesday despite at least three Democrats saying they refuse to sit down with her.