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The speech that Trump didn't really want to give

January 10, 2019

The speech that Trump didn't really want to give

Everyone is dug in. The only thing that changes is the number of days the government has been partially shut down.

Pelosi, Schumer accuse Trump of spreading 'misinformation,' 'malice' in Oval Office address

January 8, 2019

Pelosi, Schumer accuse Trump of spreading 'misinformation,' 'malice' in Oval Office address

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Tuesday night that President Trump used his prime-time Oval Office address to "manufacture a crisis, stoke fear, and divert attention from the turmoil in his Administration."

McConnell accuses Democrats of throwing 'partisan tantrum' over shutdown

January 8, 2019

McConnell accuses Democrats of throwing 'partisan tantrum' over shutdown

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., accused Democrats Tuesday of operating out of "political spite" by refusing to negotiate with President Trump on border security and threatening to block the Senate from considering any legislation until the end of the partial government shutdown.

'Minibus' funding bill moves forward as lawmakers cheer bipartisan deal

September 10, 2018

'Minibus' funding bill moves forward as lawmakers cheer bipartisan deal

House and Senate negotiators announced Monday that they had reached agreement on a package of three spending bills worth $146.5 billion in all.

Senate leaders honor McCain as Schumer proposes renaming Russell Senate Office Building

August 27, 2018

Senate leaders honor McCain as Schumer proposes renaming Russell Senate Office Building

John McCain’s colleagues paid tribute to the late lawmaker and his legacy on Monday Senate floor as leaders from both parties fondly recalled the Arizona Republican’s irascible bearing and unwavering dedication to the United States.

Sen. Dick Durbin compares Thai soccer team to migrant kids separated from families

July 8, 2018

Sen. Dick Durbin compares Thai soccer team to migrant kids separated from families

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., on Sunday compared the more than 2,300 migrant children separated from their parents after crossing illegally into the United States to the boys’ soccer team currently trapped in a cave in northern Thailand.

McConnell team mocks Schumer call to nominate Merrick Garland to Supreme Court

July 5, 2018

McConnell team mocks Schumer call to nominate Merrick Garland to Supreme Court

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's campaign team ridiculed a request by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer that President Trump nominate Merrick Garland to the Supreme Court to replace retiring Justice Anthony Kennedy.

Maxine Waters 'surprised' by fellow Democrats' rebukes, says Trump won't intimidate her

July 1, 2018

Maxine Waters 'surprised' by fellow Democrats' rebukes, says Trump won't intimidate her

Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., said Sunday that she was "surprised" by criticism from Democratic leaders over her statement that people should "push back" against members of the Trump administration over its immigration policy.

Senate passes its version of farm bill, setting up clash over food stamps

June 28, 2018

Senate passes its version of farm bill, setting up clash over food stamps

The Senate on Thursday passed a bill that makes modest modifications to existing farm programs while largely avoiding changes to food stamps, setting up a showdown with the House.

Sarah Sanders decries 'calls for harassment' citing Maxine Waters, restaurant episode

June 25, 2018

Sarah Sanders decries 'calls for harassment' citing Maxine Waters, restaurant episode

White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders said Monday that recent "calls for harassment and push[es] for any Trump supporter to avoid the public is unacceptable" after she was kicked out of a Virginia restaurant over the weekend.