Tag: Republicans

As Senate goes ‘nuclear,’ dozens of Trump nominees are confirmed

By Patricia ZengerleWASHINGTON (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate confirmed dozens of President Donald Trump's nominees for diplomatic, military and…

Pete Buttigieg rallies against redistricting in home state of Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg rallied Democrats against redistricting in his home state of Indiana…

House passes DC crime bills focused on juvenile crime as part of bid to bolster Trump’s federal crackdown

The House has passed two bills that Republicans say would combat crime in Washington, DC, but that also…

Republicans divided over going after the left following Kirk’s assassination

President Donald Trump and his closest allies are considering plans to crack down on left-wing groups following the…

What to know about the congressional redistricting trend kick-started by Trump

First came Texas, then California, then Missouri. President Donald Trump’s call to redraw U.S. House districts ahead of…

Dem voters want shutdown fight, poll shows

The ScoopDemocrats have new polling to chew over as they rail against Republicans’ government funding bill. It’s unlikely…

Maddow Blog | Facing a government shutdown deadline, Republicans place a risky bet

Lately, on a nearly daily basis, Democratic leaders in Congress have issued some kind of public statements, reminding…

Maryland GOP leaders demand investigation of highway administration after audit

Maryland House Republicans on Monday demanded the state attorney general investigate the State Highway Administration after an audit…

Shutdown talk heats up as Democrats insist on stopping health care cuts

WASHINGTON (AP) — A deadline looming, Congress charged Monday toward a federal government shutdown as Republicans brush back…

Democrats activate weeklong voter drive to offset critical registration losses

The Democrats are launching a weeklong bid to register voters nationwide, particularly in battleground House districts as their…

The House Republican risking GOP backlash to save Obamacare subsidies

Among all the troublemaking members House Republican leaders have to deal with, Rep. Jen Kiggans isn’t on their…

Mourn him properly or else

By Raphael SatterWASHINGTON (Reuters) -After the fatal shooting of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, U.S. Republicans have a warning…