All posts tagged "Senate"
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Anneliese Mahoney | July 25, 2017
RantCrush Top 5: July 25, 2017
Happy Tuesday: We genuinely have no idea what the Senate is about to do.
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Emma Von Zeipel | July 18, 2017
RantCrush Top 5: July 18, 2017
Who has been whispering in Trump's ear? We might find out soon.
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Emma Von Zeipel | June 23, 2017
RantCrush Top 5: June 23, 2017
Buried Treasure, Building Walls, and Blaming McConnell.
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Josh Schmidt | June 23, 2017
Protesters Physically Removed from Outside Mitch McConnell’s Office
Things turned ugly on Thursday.
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Kevin Rizzo | June 22, 2017
One Question That Will Help You Understand the Republican Health Care Bill
While the bill is particularly complicated, asking one question might clarify things.
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Gabe Fernandez | June 9, 2017
Comey Hearing Recap: Defining Obstruction of Justice
What does it mean and does it apply?
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Josh Schmidt | June 7, 2017
Television Stations (and Bars) Prep for the Comey Hearing
How will you be celebrating?
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Alec Siegel | May 4, 2017
If the Health Care Bill Passes the House, Will it Pass the Senate?
A House vote is scheduled for Thursday.
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Mariam Jaffery | April 28, 2017
Crisis Averted: Congress Approves Funding to Avoid Government Shutdown
Members of Congress put their differences aside to pass a short-term spending bill.
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Anneliese Mahoney | April 24, 2017
What Does a “Government Shutdown” Entail?
What you need to know.
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Anneliese Mahoney | April 12, 2017
How to Impeach a President
What would it take to actually impeach a president?
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Alec Siegel | April 7, 2017
A Day After the Rule Change, Senate Confirms Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court
Gorsuch passed by a vote of 54-45.
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Austin Elias-De Jesus | March 31, 2017
What You Need to Know About the Senate Intelligence Committee’s Russia Probe
A look at where we are with the Senate Intelligence Committee's Russia investigation
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Emma Von Zeipel | March 31, 2017
Mike Pence Casts Tie-Breaking Vote Allowing States to Defund Family Planning Services
The vote was 50-50, mostly along party lines.
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Alec Siegel | March 24, 2017
Senators Introduce Bill to Slap Further Sanctions on Iran
The bill is a bipartisan effort.
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Anneliese Mahoney | March 23, 2017
The Best Political Puppies of 2017 for National Puppy Day
Pawlitics at its best.
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Austin Elias-De Jesus | February 17, 2017
Is Kid Rock Michigan’s Next Senate Candidate?
Michigan's 2018 Senate race could get pretty interesting.
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Alec Siegel | February 9, 2017
Meet the New Senator from Alabama: Luther Strange
Strange will hold Jeff Sessions' Senate seat until 2018.
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Alec Siegel | February 8, 2017
Mitch McConnell vs. Elizabeth Warren: What is Rule 19?
Politics as unusual.
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Emma Von Zeipel | February 3, 2017
RantCrush Top 5: February 3, 2017
Happy Friday--check out these rants!
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Alec Siegel | February 2, 2017
What Happens Next for SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch?
Gorsuch is in for a contentious and lengthy journey to the Supreme Court.
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Austin Elias-De Jesus | February 1, 2017
Senate Republicans Change Finance Committee Rules to Push Through Nominees
Well...it looks like things are getting even more contentious in the Senate.
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Austin Elias-De Jesus | January 23, 2017
Marco Rubio Pledges his Support for Tillerson, Making Confirmation Likely
Marco Rubio will support Tillerson for Secretary of State.
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Anneliese Mahoney | January 4, 2017
Senator Ted Cruz Proposes Congressional Term Limits Amendment
This would mean a big change on the Hill.
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Emma Von Zeipel | January 4, 2017
Joe Biden Goes “Full Biden” at the Senate Swearing-In Ceremony
It will be his last swearing-in as VP.
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Alec Siegel | November 17, 2016
Schumer and McConnell Named as Senate Leaders
Both were selected unanimously.
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Alec Siegel | November 10, 2016
Election 2016: Republicans Retain Control of Congress
The White House was not the only GOP victory on Election Day.
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Rant Crush | September 7, 2016
RantCrush Top 5: September 7, 2016
Check out today's gossip, controversies, and scandals.
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Emma Von Zeipel | September 1, 2016
Brazil Senate Votes to Oust President Dilma Rousseff From Office
Was there an actual crime or just a political controversy?
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Inez Nicholson | July 28, 2016
Could a Lottery Save Alabama’s Lack of State Funding?
The state of Alabama has tried nearly everything to make ends meet.