The Senate has set the date for the confirmation vote on Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Monday. According to The Hill: The Senate will vote Monday on confirming President Trump‘s nominee, Judge Amy Coney Barrett, to the Supreme Court. “With regard to the Supreme Court justice … we’ll be voting to confirm justice-to-be Barrett next Monday,” Senate Majority
The GOP has stated that the prospects of the Supreme Court overturning Obamacare are slim. According to The Hill: Senate Republicans are downplaying the chances that the Supreme Court will strike down ObamaCare as Democrats seek to hammer the GOP on the issue ahead of the elections. As Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett testifies
Trump has sent a message to Congress in regards to a new round of coronavirus relief, “go big or go home.” STIMULUS! Go big or go home!!! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 13, 2020 According to The Hill: President Trump urged Congress to “go big or go home” on another round of coronavirus stimulus, amid
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is facing intense backlash after rejecting an offer from President Trump for a new coronavirus relief package. According to Fox Business: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is facing some pushback among some Democrats after sharply rejecting the White House‘s latest — and most expensive — $1.8 trillion coronavirus relief offer over the weekend. “Nancy Pelosi take
A major GOP Super Pac is coming to Trump-ally Lindsay Graham’s aid in a contentious Senate race in South Carolina. According to The Hill: A top super PAC with ties to the GOP Senate leadership is preparing to roll out a $10 million ad barrage in South Carolina as Republicans look to boost Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)
In a major act of political foot-stomping Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is refusing to meet with President Trump’s Supreme Court Nominee, Amy Coney Barrett. According to The Hill: Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Tuesday that he will not meet with Judge Amy Coney Barrett, President Trump‘s third Supreme Court pick. Democrats are weighing whether
Senator Joe Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia showed why he is the voice of reason among Senate Democrats by pushing back against calls to pack the court and end the filibuster. According to The Daily Caller: Democratic West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin said Wednesday that he opposes packing the Supreme Court or ending the
Democrats have decided to back away from a push to reverse President Trump’s tax cuts. The legislation is something that will be viewed as a legacy moment for President Trump. According to The Hill: Democrats are backing away from vows to reverse President Trump’s tax cuts if they take control of the Senate and White House.
The Senate, in a surprising 79-16 vote has confirmed Mark Menezes to be the second in command. According to The Hill: The Senate on Tuesday confirmed Mark Menezes for the No. 2 spot at the Energy Department in a 79-16 vote. President Trump nominated Menezes to be the department’s deputy secretary in March. He will replace Dan Brouillette, who previously held
The White House is reportedly considering “unilateral” action to get coronavirus relief to Americans after attempts by Congress have continuously stalled. According to The Daily Wire: Monday morning, a White House official told Fox News that, while the president is hopeful that Congressional negotiations may continue, the administration is preparing for exigent circumstances. “As the negotiations continue
