The filibuster – a Senate rule that allows a minority to block consideration of a bill favored by the majority – was the winner Thursday. All 50 Republicans and two Democrats – […]
The filibuster rule prevails
300k more COVID-19 deaths?
As many as 50,000 to 300,000 more Americans may die of the coronavirus before it is expected to abate in the spring. According to the Associated Press, a computer model indicates that […]
Raising debt limit advances
In a rare case of bipartisan cooperation, more than a dozen Republicans joined all Democrats in the U.S. Senate on Thursday to allow a decision on raising the federal debt ceiling on […]
Debt limit battle in Congress
Raise the debt ceiling, let Uncle Sam borrow more money and stave off a government shutdown? Maybe, maybe not. Fiscal drama over Thursday’s deadline to pass a bill funding government operations heightened […]
$1t infrastructure bill advances
A $1 trillion infrastructure bill proposed by President Joe Biden inched closer to passage Saturday when the U.S. Senate voted 67-27 in favor of bringing the proposal to a final vote. According […]
Virus cases soaring in Florida
The reopening of theme parks in Florida is being followed by a resurgence of coronavirus as Florida broke a grim record in health data posted Saturday. According to the Associated Press, there […]
An infrastructure deal is stuck
A bipartisan agreement for a huge infrastructure deal has been struck, President Joe Biden announced on Friday. According to the Associated Press, the deal will cost $973 billion over five years, […]
Lots of blame for Capitol riot
The root cause of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 by right-wing extremists wasn’t determined, but a bipartisan Senate report released on Tuesday found plenty that was wrong with […]
Trump’s team calls charges a “lie”
Donald Trump’s defense team on Friday attempted to refute accusations that the former president incited the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol by far-right supporters. According to The New York Times, […]
Impeachment trial to proceed
Six Republicans joined 50 Democrats on the first day of Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial Tuesday to declare that the U.S. Senate did have the jurisdiction to try the former president on […]
