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Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Is Now Ready to Pass With or Without Republicans
The popular $1.9 trillion stimulus is now set up to be passed with a simple majority vote.
Trump Won’t Testify at His Own Impeachment Trial, Spokesman Says
In rejecting an invitation for Trump to testify, his lawyers called the impeachment trial itself “unconstitutional.”
Have Democrats Finally Realized That Power Is Only Real If You Use It?
After decades of cowering under the yoke of bipartisanship, Democrats finally showed a willingness to flex their power.
Warren Says Her First Move on Finance Committee Will Be a Wealth Tax
After landing a spot on the Finance Committee, Warren said, "It is time to make the ultra-rich pay their fair share."
370 Congressional Aides Urge Senate to Bar Trump From Holding Office Ever Again
"The use of violence and lies to overturn an election is not worthy of debate," staffers wrote in their open letter.
Only Five GOP Senators Rejected Effort to Declare Impeachment Unconstitutional
If the vote serves as a proxy for impeachment, it signals that Trump will be acquitted.
One of the Democrats’ Biggest Hawks Is Now Senate Foreign Relations Chair
Sen. Robert Menendez has opposed the Iran nuclear agreement and attacked Republicans from the right on foreign policy.
Centrist Democrats Manchin, Sinema Side With McConnell to Protect the Filibuster
Senators Joe Manchin and Kyrsten Sinema have come out against filibuster reform, protecting a key tool for McConnell.
Mitch McConnell Is Already Running Circles Around Chuck Schumer in the Senate
Once again, the Democrats find themselves outflanked and tangled in their own wire.
Pelosi Is Sending the Impeachment Article to the Senate on Monday
The delivery triggers the beginning of proceedings, but McConnell and some Democrats want to push it back.