Media Buzz April 28, 2016 Scalia, the Senate and the Media: A time for hypocrisy This is the kind of Washington hypocrisy that should make everyone cringe.
Capitol Attitude February 18, 2016 Republicans have a weapon to stop Obama recess appointment Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is bent on refusing to consider any nominee President Obama may submit to succeed late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. And if he doesn’t give ground, Obama may have only one option for an end-run: a recess appointment.
Appointments December 21, 2015 DHS pick denies allegations of helping Clinton's brother, as GOP boycotts hearing President Obama's nominee for the No. 2 spot at the Homeland Security Department on Thursday "unequivocally" denied allegations that he improperly helped a company run by Hillary Clinton's brother obtain a visa, as Republicans boycotted his confirmation hearing over the matter.
Appointments December 21, 2015 Senate heads for showdown as Reid demands GOP approve nominees -- or else Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid issued an ultimatum to Republicans on Monday to confirm at least seven presidential appointees or face a controversial rule change that could drain their power.
Appointments December 21, 2015 Senate confirms turnaround specialist to head IRS The Senate has voted to confirm President Barack Obama's choice to head the Internal Revenue Service.
State Department December 21, 2015 Obama will nominate Baucus as ambassador to China President Barack Obama will nominate retiring Sen. Max Baucus of Montana to serve as ambassador to China.
Homeland Security December 21, 2015 Senate confirms Mayorkas to Homeland Security post despite probe The Senate on Friday confirmed a controversial official for the No. 2 position at the Department of Homeland Security, despite Republican concerns that he's the subject of an ongoing internal investigation.
Appointments December 21, 2015 Senate deal on Obama nominees pushes Yellen vote to January The Senate will vote on the nomination of Janet Yellen to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve in January.
Budget December 21, 2015 Reid hopes to speed Senate consideration on budget Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says he'll meet with his Republican counterpart Mitch McConnell to discuss whether they can speed things up in the Senate and move on a budget agreement and a defense policy bill more quickly.
Appointments December 21, 2015 Senate confirmed President Obama's pick for Secretary of the Air Force The Senate has confirmed President Barack Obama's pick to serve as Secretary of the Air Force, continuing a series of round-the-clock confirmation votes.
Republicans December 21, 2015 Senators clash over Obama nominees Senate Republicans, in a final protest before the holiday break against what they've called a Democratic "power grab," are staging an around-the-clock speech-spree to stall some of President Obama's nominees.
