
Senate leader McConnell hospitalized after fall
The 81-year-old Republican Senate leader tripped and fell at a reception at a Washington hotel.
The 81-year-old Republican Senate leader tripped and fell at a reception at a Washington hotel.
House Democrat Slotkln. elected in a major victory in 2022, hopes she can help keep the Senate under Democratic control.
Time, many Democrats say, for the Senate to do something about the “blue slip” problem.
Adam Schiff, a former federal prosecutor, says democracy is no longer delivering what America needs.
The criticism comes from both political sides, including Senate Intelligence Committee chair Mark Warner.
Jim Banks, an acknowledged supporter of the former disgraced and criminal president may face popular former governor Mitch Daniels for the seat.
The bill funds the government through September of next year.
The bill provides $45 billion more than what President Biden requested for national defense.
Republicans made it clear that shutting down the government is acceptable unless all of heir demands are met.
The fight to avoid a government shutdown occurs about every Christmas and the agreement could be a first step for one that will fund operations for the fiscal year.