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March 18

Two dozen House Republicans go to war with Senate GOP over SAVE America Act

A group of House Republicans is putting Senate leadership on notice, vowing to "filibuster" all Senate measures until the Trump-backed SAVE America Act reaches the president's desk.

March 17

GOP triggers marathon Senate fight to expose Dems' opposition to Trump-backed voter ID bill

The Senate GOP began a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act despite internal GOP divisions and expected failure in a bid to shift the blame to Democrats for blocking the bill.

March 17

Trump voter ID push faces Senate test as GOP rebels threaten to sink bill

The Senate GOP can't beat the math for the talking filibuster, instead forcing Senate Democrats to challenge the bill. But not everyone in the GOP supports the SAVE America Act.

March 15

DAVID MARCUS: In an age of broken institutions, the filibuster is one relic we can't afford

Senate filibuster allegedly enables far-left institutional capture of American democracy, argues detailed analysis comparing modern politics to England's history.

March 15

Manchin blasts Cornyn for abandoning stance he once backed: 'Deeply disappointing'

Former Sen. Joe Manchin accused John Cornyn of abandoning his long-standing support for the filibuster for political convenience, calling the reversal "deeply disappointing."

March 12

Dems vote to keep DHS closed despite airport chaos, Iranian sleeper cell threat

Senate Democrats pushed piecemeal funding for TSA and FEMA, while Republicans resisted carving out ICE from broader DHS budget amid ongoing shutdown battle.

March 12

Senate GOP eyes blame game as Trump-backed SAVE Act heads for defeat

Trump-backed voting legislation faces certain defeat as Republicans strategize to pin blame on Democrats while exploring other routes to eventually pass the bill.

March 11

'You can cry about it': Tempers flare in Senate as DHS shutdown debate erupts, stalemate digs deeper

Neither side is close to a deal to end the DHS shutdown, which entered its 26th day on Wednesday. Republicans want a temporary funding extension, while Democrats want to carve out ICE.

March 11

Cornyn reverses on filibuster stance to push Trump's SAVE Act in Senate

Sen. John Cornyn urged Republicans Wednesday to consider filibuster reform to advance Trump's voter ID bill, reversing his past stance as White House urges passage.

March 11

DAVID MARCUS: Sen Thune has no idea how mad the GOP base is at him

Texas Republicans send shockwaves as 60% reportedly vote against John Cornyn in primary, signaling widespread anger at Senate leadership decisions.