SENATE14 hours agoMcConnell says ‘basic arithmetic’ shows Dems can't kill filibuster. How that hampers these progressive desiresSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said that "simple arithmetic" assures the legislative filibuster -- a 60-vote procedural hurdle for bills in the upper chamber -- remains safe for the time being.
Media1 day agoCNN pundit mocked for claiming McConnell would 'kill the filibuster', despite not doing so in six yearsCNN contributor Hilary Rosen raised eyebrows on Monday night over her assertion that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell would "kill the filibuster" if he had the chance.
SENATE1 day agoMcConnell warns of 'scorched-earth, post-nuclear Senate,' promises 'nightmare' if Dems end filibusterSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell promised a "nightmare" for Senate Democrats and Vice President Kamala Harris if they move to end the legislative filibuster during the next two years.
SENATE1 day agoMcConnell ends stalemate over filibuster, paving way for power-sharing agreement with SchumerSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday set aside his demand that Majority Leader Chuck Schumer agree to maintain the legislative filibuster, paving the way for the upper chamber to officially form committees and start tackling major legislative issues on the Biden agenda.
Mitch McConnell2 days agoMcConnell relents in Senate filibuster fight, here's whyPay close attention to the language of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell tonight.
Trump Impeachment2 days agoTrump impeachment article being sent to Senate Monday, ahead of trial next monthJust before 7 p.m. on Monday, the House of Representatives' impeachment managers will march an article accusing former President Trump of inciting an insurrection across to the Senate side of the Capitol, officially triggering a trial of the former president that could result in him being barred from holding office in the future.
Chuck Schumer3 days agoTalks between McConnell and Schumer stalled over power-sharing agreementSenate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer blasted Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday, saying McConnell "will not dictate" rules for the 50-50 Senate.
SENATE3 days agoDem senator says 'of course' Senate should consider ending filibuster if Republicans obstructProgressives are pushing to end the filibuster in the Senate as a new administration gets settled in, and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., told NBC News’ "Meet the Press" Sunday that ending it should be a no-brainer if Democrats are unable to get their agenda through Congress.
Trump Impeachment5 days agoSchumer says Pelosi to deliver Trump impeachment article Monday, triggering trial amid standoff with McConnellSenate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Friday that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has informed him that the article of impeachment against President Trump will be delivered to the Senate on Monday, paving the way for a trial.
Mitch McConnell5 days agoGOP proposes delaying Trump impeachment trial until FebruarySenate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell is proposing delaying former Donald Trump's impeachment trial until February so the former president's new legal team will have time to prepare his defense.