GOP gets a slim House majority, limiting their options
November 17, 2022
A threadbare margin limits plans by the GOP to wreak havoc on the Biden Administration, especially with a Senate still controlled by Democrats.
Senate puts same-sex marriage bill on track for passage
November 17, 2022
The moves could get approval of the measure before the House while the Democrats still hold the majority.
Republican leaders, right-wing media give cold shoulders to Trump campaign kickoff
November 17, 2022
The attitude of the GOP could be a hope that Trump will go away, perhaps in a prison jumpsuit.
Senate faces test vote on same sex marriage
November 16, 2022
Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, who has a gay daughter with a wife, says a vote to make same sex marriage a law “is personal.” It also should be a no brainer.
McCarthy nominated for Speaker but still has opposition within GOP ranks
November 15, 2022
Republicans still licking their wounds over too many losses and close calls in the midterm elections think McCarthy is not the leader they need.
Former VP Pence on Trump: Their relationship ‘did not end well’
November 15, 2022
Because of Trump, Pence writes in a new book, the rioters who trashed the Capitol and killed people “came looking for me.”
Over Peking Duck, Schumer learned he would remain majority leader of Senate
November 15, 2022
When the news flashed onto the TV in the Chinese restaurant, a cheer came from the crowd of diners.
In midterms, Democracy ruled, but can it last?
November 14, 2022
In most cases, America functioned as a working, law-abiding Democratic Republic. Has the page turned?
With control still in limbo, House returning to volatile legislative issues
November 14, 2022
A busy slate of issues remain unresolved.
Pelosi may continue as Democratic leader, with or without speakership
November 14, 2022
Democratic colleagues are urging her to seek leadership in the house even if their party does not retain control.