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Sinema Cites Inflation, Corporate Taxes as Red Lines as Dems Press BBB Vote
"I won't support any legislation that increases burdens on Arizona or American businesses," the Democratic senator said.
'Jeopardy!' Star Amy Schneider Says GOP Will Work To Make Her Life 'Harder'
Transgender woman Amy Schneider weighed in on the Ohio Senate race after receiving praise for her "Jeopardy!" success from Rep. Tim Ryan.
Senate Averts Government Shutdown, Rejects Amendment to Nix Vaccine Mandate
The vote passed in the Senate by a margin of 69-28.
Adam Schiff Says House 'Averted' Shutdown, Vote Now Goes to Senate
The vote was passed along party lines, 221-212. Representative Adam Kinzinger was the only Republican to join the Democrats in voting "yes."
Local TV Stations Pull 'Dr. Oz Show', Citing FCC 'Equal Time' Rules
TV stations that air in and around Pennsylvania announced Wednesday they would stop airing Dr. Oz's show in an effort to avoid violating the campaign rule.
Josh Duggar's Prior Confession to Molesting 4 Girls Can Be Used in Trial
"The child pornography victims in this case are approximately the same ages as the victims of defendant's hands-on child-molestation offenses," said the order.
Dr. Oz's Pennsylvania Senate Announcement Did Not Mention Pennsylvania Once
The longtime New Jersey resident cast himself as a candidate who can "bravely fight for freedom and tell it like it is."
Dr. Oz Announces Run for U.S. Senate Seat in Pennsylvania as Republican
"Pennsylvania needs a conservative who will put America first, one who can reignite our divine spark, bravely fight for freedom...," Dr. Oz said.
Fox News Host Confronts GOP Sen. Barrasso Over Opposing Debt Limit Hike
"This is to pay for things already authorized," Fox News host Trace Gallagher explained to Wyoming Senator John Barrasso.
Senators Ask Outsiders to Stop Exploiting Parade for Political Purposes
"We are asking anyone considering such action to cease and desist," Wisconsin Senators Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat, and Ron Johnson, a Republican, said in a joint statement.
Trump Calls on McConnell to Resign as Minority Leader Over Infrastructure
"What a shame," the former president said of McConnell's decision to support the infrastructure bill. "That guy should resign as the leader."
90 House Dems Call on Senate to Return Path to Citizenship for Immigrants
The representatives are asking for the opinion of the Senate Parliamentarian on immigration to be disregarded.
New Washington Secretary of State Creating Plan for Election Disinformation
Washington's 16th secretary of state, Steve Hobbs, is the first Democrat to hold the position in 56 years and the first person of color.
Trump-Backed Senate Candidate Sean Parnell Suspends Campaign
A judge granted Parnell's wife sole legal custody of their children. She alleges that he abused her for years.
Senate Candidate Sean Parnell Accused of Hurting Wife Loses Custody
"He tried to choke me out on a couch and I literally had to bite him [to get free]," she said in court. "He was strangling me."
Dems Signal Senate to Trim 10% of Spending Bill, 2nd House Vote Inevitable
"The Build Back Better Act as passed by the House is not going to be the same when it comes back to the House after the Senate gets its hands on it," said Rep. Ro Khanna.
AOC Warns Dems to Pass BBB if They Want to Keep Getting Progressives' Votes
The New York lawmaker cautioned that "the trust that was already so delicate will have been broken" if the legislation doesn't get approved.
CBS News Host Confronts Ted Cruz Over 'Big Lie,' 2020 Election Challenge
A new book claims Cruz had conversations with Trump on January 6 and knew Congress lacked the authority to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
GOP Senator Cramer Dismisses Trump Criticism Over Infrastructure Vote
"I don't make my decision on legislation based on whether it hurts or helps Donald Trump," the North Dakota lawmaker said.
Risch Echoes Dems' Frustration Over Republicans Stalling Diplomatic Picks
"I understand you have to have a team in place in order to govern," Idaho Senator James Risch said.
First Native American National Park Service Director Unanimously Confirmed
Charles Sams III was confirmed by unanimous vote in the Senate Thursday, the first confirmed director of the National Park Service since 2017.
Trump Fumes as McConnell Shrugs Off Threat, Talks Debt Ceiling With Schumer
"The Old Broken Crow has to be willing to play this hand, not like last time when he folded up like a cheap umbrella," Trump wrote about McConnell.
Mitch McConnell Predicts Democrats' $1.7T Bill 'Will Never Become Law'
The top Senate Minority Leader also doubled down on defending his decision to vote for President Joe Biden's bipartisan infrastructure bill.
House Advances Build Back Better Act, Sending Bill to Senate
The $1.7 trillion bill represents a major victory for President Joe Biden and the Democrats.
GOP Says Biden's Banking Nominee Has Ideas Rooted in 'Socialist Manifesto'
Sen. Pat Toomey asked to see a copy of an essay written by Comptroller of the Currency nominee Saule Omarova "in the original Russian."
Pastor Calls Fauci a 'Mass Murderer,' Kyle Rittenhouse an 'American Hero'
Jackson Lahmeyer, a pastor and GOP Senate candidate, said America is "upside down" if Dr. Anthony Fauci can walk free and Kyle Rittenhouse is imprisoned.
Abolishing the Senate Filibuster Outright Would Be Imprudent
The advocates of changing the current system essentially think we need to let the government do more.
The Senate Filibuster Is Rooted in Racism and Must Be Abolished
The filibuster, as it exists, has been used over and over and over again to suppress the will of the people who have elected people to advance workers' rights.
GOP Tried to Poach Sinema 'Multiple Times' but She Shut Them Down
Fellow senator and Democratic moderate Joe Manchin said he's been approached about switching parties "every day."
Patrick Leahy Announces Retirement, Vermont Could Elect First Congresswoman
Patrick Leahy is retiring after eight terms in the U.S. Senate, giving Vermont the chance to fill a Congressional seat for the first time since 2006.

