On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed a rare bipartisan bill to compete with China’s every growing economic influence. What We Know: The U.S. Innovation and […]
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Senate Confirms Vanita Gupta for Justice Dept. No. 3 Despite Broad GOP Opposition
Senate confirmed Vanita Gupta as Associate Attorney General, the third highest-ranking official at the Justice Department, on Wednesday. Politicians voted for Gupta with a 51-49 […]
McConnell Defends Remarks on Racial History of Senate Filibuster
Mitch McConnell stated that the filibuster has “no racial history,” and there was “no dispute among historians about that.” What We Know: McConnell’s comments were […]
Merrick Garland Confirmed as US Attorney General
The Senate confirmed the judge’s nomination on Wednesday with a vote of 70-30. What We Know: Merrick Garland has served as a judge on the […]
White House Pulls Nomination of Embattled Budget Chief Pick Neera Tanden
The White House advocated for her nomination to be Biden’s top budget official, but she did not have the Senate votes. What We Know: On […]
Capitol Rioters Are Now Blaming Trump in Their Court Appearances
The results of the impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump could benefit those criminally charged in connection with the Capitol Riot. What We Know: […]
McConnell Wants to Push Trump’s Senate Impeachment Trial to Mid-February
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed a deal to halt Senate proceedings so both sides can properly prepare for Trump’s second impeachment trial. What We […]
Biden To Propose 8-Year Citizenship Path For Immigrants
President-elect Joe Biden plans to roll out a plan specifically for Immigrants living in the United States starting on day one of his administration. What […]
Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco Home Vandalized
Early Friday morning, Police responded to reported vandalism at House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home. What We Know: On New Year’s Day, around 2 […]
Secretary Mnuchin says $600 COVID Payments Started Going Out Tuesday Night
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday that badly needed direct Covid-19 relief payments were being paid out as early as Tuesday night. What We Know: […]