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Texas Senate candidates Wesley Hunt and Ken Paxton accuse Sen. John Cornyn of avoiding debates as Democrats schedule a primary showdown.
And in fact, CNN’s Annie Grayer reported Friday on how Trump’s threats after the Senate war powers vote actually dissuaded some House Republicans from voting to override Trump’s vetoes. Clearly, Trump’s wrath still matters.
As members of the Senate Banking Committee, Tillis and Cramer vote on whether or not to advance Federal Reserve nominees to a full Senate vote. The committee consists of 13 Republicans and 11 Democrats, meaning that if one GOP senator sides with Democrats, they could effectively stall Trump’s nominees.
Several Senate Republicans are seeking to rein in President Trump’s plans for Venezuela amid concerns the president may deploy thousands of U.S. troops to South America. The vote last week to
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Handful of Republicans join Democrats to force Senate check on Trump’s war powers in Venezuela
A small bloc of Senate Republicans has delivered a notable rebuke of President Donald Trump just days after his operation ousting Venezuela’s leader, voting to advance a resolution that would limit future US military force in the nation without Congress’ approval.
S.C., signaled readiness for reconciliation as Republicans explore legislative response to Minnesota fraud investigation findings.
The emerging framework would extend the expired enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years, while adding income caps and other provisions designed to draw GOP support.
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Niqab-wearing RINO running for North Carolina GOP senate seat — despite being a lifelong Democrat
Niqab-wearing LaKeshia M. Alston is running as the only Republican for the state Senate’s 22nd district seat — despite being a lifelong Democrat.
N.C., made clear that the holds were not about the ICE-related shooting in Minnesota, but instead over two ignored invitations for the head of DHS to appear before the Senate.