Trump Halts COVID-19 Relief Bill Talks Until After Election

Trump Halts COVID-19 Relief Bill Talks Until After Election

Mona Salama
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October 6, 2020
President Trump on Tuesday instructed his administration to stop negotiating with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) on future coronavirus stimulus relief package until after the November election. In a series of four tweets, Trump called out Pelosi for not "negotiating in good faith" by wanting a $2.4 Trillion stimulus package that focuses on funding issues […]
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Trump Officially Nominates Amy Coney Barrett To Fill Supreme Court Vacancy

Trump Officially Nominates Amy Coney Barrett To Fill Supreme Court Vacancy

Mona Salama
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September 26, 2020
President Trump officially announced that he has selected Judge Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee to fill the vacancy of late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court, setting up a bitter Senate confirmation battle with just five weeks left until Election Day. “I stand before you today to fulfill one of my highest […]
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Biden Slams Trump’s Election Comment: 'What Country Are We In?'

Biden Slams Trump’s Election Comment: 'What Country Are We In?'

Mona Salama
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September 24, 2020
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden questioned President Trump’s response to commit to a peaceful transfer of power if he loses the Nov. 3 presidential election. When landed in Wilmington, Delaware Wednesday night after campaigning in North Carolina, Biden was asked about the president’s earlier remarks from his White House briefing. “What country are we in?” […]
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McCarthy Threatens Motion To Oust Pelosi If She Attempts Impeachment

McCarthy Threatens Motion To Oust Pelosi If She Attempts Impeachment

Mona Salama
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September 23, 2020
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) threatened to introduce a motion on the floor to oust House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) as speaker if she attempts to impeach President Trump for “following the constitution” to slow down the Supreme Court confirmation process to fill the vacancy for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. “I will […]
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Biden Says Ruth Bader Ginsburg Successor Should Be Filled By Presidential Race Winner

Biden Says Ruth Bader Ginsburg Successor Should Be Filled By Presidential Race Winner

Mona Salama
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September 18, 2020
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden told reporters Friday night that the winner of the presidential race should be the person who gets to pick the successor for the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to the Supreme Court. “But there is no doubt. Let me be clear that the voters should pick the president, and the […]
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Trump Reacts To Ginsburg’s Death: 'She Led An Amazing Life'

Trump Reacts To Ginsburg’s Death: 'She Led An Amazing Life'

Mona Salama
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September 18, 2020
President Trump reacted to the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Friday night, calling her “an amazing woman” that “led an amazing life” when learning the breaking news from reporters following a campaign rally. “She just died? Wow. I didn’t know that,” Trump told reporters an airport tarmac in Bemidji, Minnesota after concluding a […]
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Republicans Reject Trump’s Suggestion to Delay November Election

Republicans Reject Trump’s Suggestion to Delay November Election

Mona Salama
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July 30, 2020
Republicans close to the President are overwhelming rejecting President Trump’s suggestion to delay the November election due to concerns of mail-in voting will lead to widespread voter fraud, saying the election will proceed as planned. “He can suggest whatever he wants. The law is what it is. We’re going to have an election that’s legitimate, […]
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McConnell Unveils $1 Trillion HEALS Act Coronavirus Relief Package

McConnell Unveils $1 Trillion HEALS Act Coronavirus Relief Package

Mona Salama
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July 27, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) formally unveiled the GOP coronavirus relief proposal on Monday, after a week of disagreements between the White House and fellow Senate Republicans that will now set the stage for a showdown with Democrats over a fifth package bill. “Just like in March with the CARES Act, Senate Republicans have […]
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Schumer Criticizes ‘Disorganized’ GOP Over Division In Coronavirus Stimulus Proposal

Schumer Criticizes ‘Disorganized’ GOP Over Division In Coronavirus Stimulus Proposal

Mona Salama
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July 23, 2020
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) lambasted Senate Republicans for being so “disorganized” and “chaotic” as they remain internally divided on several key issues to reach an agreement on a GOP coronavirus stimulus proposal.  "It's in the middle of the week, and the Republican Party is so disorganized, chaotic and unprepared that they can barely […]
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At Least Five GOP Senators To Skip Republican National Convention Next Month

At Least Five GOP Senators To Skip Republican National Convention Next Month

Mona Salama
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July 7, 2020
At least five Republican senators will not attend the Republican National Convention next month in Jacksonville, Florida, citing their own reelection campaign, concerns about Florida latest surge in coronavirus cases, or personal reasons for making other plans in late August. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA) became the first senator on Monday to announce that he will […]
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McGrath Narrowly Defeats Booker to Win Kentucky Democratic Senate Primary

McGrath Narrowly Defeats Booker to Win Kentucky Democratic Senate Primary

Mona Salama
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June 30, 2020
Retired Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath narrowly defeated an unexpectedly fierce challenge from progressive state Rep. Charles Booker in the race for Kentucky's Democratic Senate nomination to face off against Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) in November. The Associated Press declared McGrath the winner Tuesday afternoon after initial in-person voting results from the June […]
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Pelosi Says GOP Are ‘Trying To Get Away With Murder’ On Police Reform Bill

Pelosi Says GOP Are ‘Trying To Get Away With Murder’ On Police Reform Bill

Mona Salama
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June 23, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in a radio interview Tuesday evening asserted that Senate Republicans are “trying to get away with the murder of George Floyd” with their version of the police reform bill. “In other words, for something to happen, they’re going to have to face the reality of police brutality, the rallies of […]
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Senate Republicans Introduce Police Reform Legislation

Senate Republicans Introduce Police Reform Legislation

Mona Salama
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June 17, 2020
Senate Republicans unveiled a police reform bill on Wednesday that aims to change policing procedures and beef up accountability, the latest effort by Congress to overhaul policing in response to nationwide protest and pressure following the death of George Floyd three weeks ago. The bill, dubbed the Justice Act (Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate […]
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Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders Endorse Progressive Democrat in Kentucky Senate Primary To Challenge McConnell

Ocasio-Cortez, Sanders Endorse Progressive Democrat in Kentucky Senate Primary To Challenge McConnell

Mona Salama
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June 9, 2020
Two prominent progressives, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced on Tuesday that they are endorsing Kentucky state Rep. Charles Booker over the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) chosen candidate, Amy McGrath in the upcoming Kentucky Senate primary race that will determine which Democrat will get a shot at unseating Republican Senate […]
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Pelosi Unveils New $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package

Pelosi Unveils New $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package

Mona Salama
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May 12, 2020
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and House Democrats unveiled their phase 4 coronavirus relief package on Tuesday that would provide billions in bailout to cash-strapped states and local governments, expand direct payment eligibility to undocumented immigrants as well as a list of other Democratic priorities. The House will hold an emergency session on Friday to […]
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McConnell: Obama ‘Should Have Kept His Mouth Shut’ About Trump’s Coronavirus Response

McConnell: Obama ‘Should Have Kept His Mouth Shut’ About Trump’s Coronavirus Response

Mona Salama
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May 12, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) slammed former President Barack Obama over his “classless” criticism against President Trump’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, saying he “should have kept his mouth shut.” "I think President Obama should have kept his mouth shut. You know, we know he doesn't like much this administration is doing, that's understandable," […]
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Ted Cruz: Texas Shouldn’t Have To ‘Pay Higher Taxes To Bail Out’ Irresponsible States

Ted Cruz: Texas Shouldn’t Have To ‘Pay Higher Taxes To Bail Out’ Irresponsible States

Mona Salama
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May 6, 2020
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) said the next coronavirus relief stimulus bill is going to be a “major issue” in the senate if it focuses on a bailout for “fiscal irresponsibility and fiscally reckless policies” states.   “I don’t see any reason why the people of Texas should have to pay higher taxes to bail out states […]
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Mcconnell: Impeachment ‘Diverted The Attention Of The Government’ From Coronavirus Threat

Mcconnell: Impeachment ‘Diverted The Attention Of The Government’ From Coronavirus Threat

Mona Salama
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March 31, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) on Tuesday said the Democrats' obsession with its impeachment push to impeach President Trump in January distracted the Trump administration from the threat of the coronavirus. “It came up while we were tied down in the impeachment trial. And I think it diverted the attention of the government because […]
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Trump Signs Historic $2 Trillion Economic Stimulus Bill

Trump Signs Historic $2 Trillion Economic Stimulus Bill

Mona Salama
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March 27, 2020
President Trump, flanked by his administration and GOP lawmakers signed the historic $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package into law Friday afternoon in the Oval Office. “I want to thank Republicans and Democrats for coming together, setting aside their differences and putting America first,” Trump said in a brief remark during the Oval Office signing ceremony. […]
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Senate Unanimously Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package

Senate Unanimously Passes $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package

Mona Salama
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March 26, 2020
The Senate unanimously passed late Wednesday evening on a massive $2-trillion relief package aimed at jolting the economy from the detrimental impact amid the coronavirus outbreak crisis.  The 96-0 vote comes less than 24 hours ago when  Senate leaders and White House officials announced that they had finally reached a deal after five days of intense […]
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White House, Senate Reach Deal on $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package

White House, Senate Reach Deal on $2 Trillion Coronavirus Stimulus Package

Mona Salama
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March 25, 2020
The White House and Senate leaders struck a major deal early Wednesday morning on a massive $2-trillion relief package aimed at jolting the economy from the detrimental impact amid the coronavirus outbreak crisis.  The announcement caps five days of intense negotiations between senators and the White House that produced the most expensive and far-reaching bipartisan […]
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Senate Democrats Block ‘Phase 3’ Coronavirus Stimulus Bill For Second Time

Senate Democrats Block ‘Phase 3’ Coronavirus Stimulus Bill For Second Time

Mona Salama
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March 23, 2020
The Senate on Monday failed to move ahead with a massive coronavirus stimulus package aimed at helping the economy amid for the second time in two short days due to Democrats blocking the bill in an effort to include "an ideological wish list.”   The vote was 49-46, falling short of the 60 votes needed […]
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McConnell Introduces ‘Phase 3’ Coronavirus Relief Proposal

McConnell Introduces ‘Phase 3’ Coronavirus Relief Proposal

Mona Salama
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March 19, 2020
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) introduced a $1 trillion emergency economic aid proposal to address the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak pandemic. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or “phase three" bill unveiled Thursday afternoon includes four major components: “direct financial help” for Americans, “rapid relief” for small businesses, “significant steps to stabilize our […]
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House Passes Coronavirus Response Relief Bill

House Passes Coronavirus Response Relief Bill

Mona Salama
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March 14, 2020
The House in the early hours of Saturday morning passed a sweeping financial relief package to assist people affected by the outbreak of the coronavirus. The final vote was 363 to 40. All House Democrats supported the plan while 40 Republicans opposed it.  Independent Justin Amash of Michigan voted “present” after he criticized the short […]
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Senate Votes to Curb Trump’s War Powers Against Iran

Senate Votes to Curb Trump’s War Powers Against Iran

Mona Salama
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February 13, 2020
The Senate passed a bipartisan war powers resolution on Thursday aimed to limit President Trump’s ability to use military action against Iran without Congressional approval. The resolution, spearheaded by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), passed 55-45. Eight Senate Republicans voted with all 47 Democrats for the measure that “directs the President to terminate the use of United […]
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MJ Hegar Challenge's Cornyn for his Seat

MJ Hegar Challenge's Cornyn for his Seat

Daniel Molina
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December 16, 2019
“He’s Mitch McConnell’s right-hand man and for far too long, he’s let party bosses and corporate lobbyists control his Senate seat at the expense of the people he claims to represent.”
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Rubio calls out Democrats in new video

Rubio calls out Democrats in new video

Daniel Molina
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July 17, 2019
"There was clearly statements made by a member of congress that American Jews could not truly be loyal to the United States.”
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Senate Democrats abandon doomed “Green New Deal”

Senate Democrats abandon doomed “Green New Deal”

Javier Manjarres
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March 25, 2019
Moderate-Democratic Senators like Arizona’s Kyrsten Sinema, who have not shown support by Markey’s bill, are expected to vote” No” on the measure.
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Negotiations Continue to Avoid Government Shutdown

Negotiations Continue to Avoid Government Shutdown

Daniel Molina
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December 21, 2018
Since winning the 2016 Presidential election, President Donald Trump’s “wall” has been at the forefront of conversations. As 2018 comes to a close, the conversations heightened concerning funding for the wall. And, in a highly publicized and televised meeting between President Donald Trump, Chuck Schumer, Vice President Mike Pence and Nancy Pelosi, an argument erupted […]
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Bill Defunding Obama's Immigration Reform Blocked in Senate

Bill Defunding Obama's Immigration Reform Blocked in Senate

Nicole Carroll
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February 3, 2015
On Tuesday the bill aimed at overturning President Obama's executive actions on immigration was blocked in the Senate. A majority of the Senate Republicans voted 51-48 to proceed with the bill from the House. As for the Senate Democrats, they voted against considering the bill thus leaving the Republicans short of the 6o votes they needed […]
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