The political parties offered no challenges to either senator. Senators voted Tuesday to maintain the status quo in their respective party leadership teams. There were no leadership challenges…
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Barrett Confirmation Vote Set for Monday
Senate Leader McConnell feels confident. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will vote Monday to confirm President Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Amy Coney…
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Barrett Confirmation Hearings Conclude
“You will be confirmed, God willing,” Chairman Graham said. The hearings in the Senate Judiciary Committee on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to be a Supreme…
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White House Resumes COVID-19 Aid Talks with Congress
Senate Majority Leader says no stimulus for at least three weeks. On Friday, Senate Majority Leader McConnell announced that the Senate was “unlikely” to pass a new coronavirus…
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Bill Would Establish Commission on Presidential Capacity
“This is not about President Trump,” Speaker Pelosi said. Legislation was unveiled by the House majority on Friday to create a panel that would gauge a president’s capacity…
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Judge Barrett Meeting with Some Senators
Senator Schumer and others refuse meetings with her. President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, has a packed schedule on Capitol Hill. She will engage in…
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Interior Adds Battlefield Monument to National Park System
Signing ceremony joined by Senator McConnell. The Department of the Interior announced on Tuesday that Secretary Bernhardt and Senator McConnell had come together at the U.S. Capitol to…
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Senate Majority Leader Calls out American Mayors
Says that certain cities’ leaders aren’t addressing violence. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke directly to many of the nation’s mayors this week, calling for an end to…
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Senate Adjourns with No Virus Aid Relief in Sight
Lawmakers will not return until after Labor Day. The Senate officially adjourned through Labor Day although they had not found agreement on the next coronavirus stimulus package. Senate…
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Senate Will Not Recess Until Talks Resolved
They will be back in session on Monday. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell announced Thursday that the chamber will be back in session Monday and he will not…
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