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GOP senators split to block border “emergency”; Trump responds with veto

March 15, 2019 By Mark Gruenberg

It's the second time in a week that enough Republicans have defied Trump and joined Democrats to override his demands.

McConnell’s medieval moves to continue the shutdown

January 15, 2019 By Lowell B. Denny, III

The leader of the U.S. Senate, Republican Mitch McConnell has resolutely refused to consider any bill that Trump does not approve of.

Opposition to Kavanaugh sets off fireworks at Senate hearing

September 4, 2018 By Mark Gruenberg

More of the public opposes the Kavanaugh nomination than supports it, with women in particular overwhelmingly opposed.

GOP tax cut for rich and corporations in trouble in Senate

December 15, 2017 By Mark Gruenberg

The Republican leadership is still determined to ram through their tax cut package, but they are hitting some roadblocks just before the finish line.

Senate adds management lawyer after Trump names union buster to NLRB

September 27, 2017 By Mark Gruenberg

Emanuel’s ascension gives the board, which governs labor-management relations in the private sector and in some parts of the public sector, a 3-2 GOP majority, at least for now. Board Chairman Philip Miscimarra, a Republican, will...