Shutdown, impeachment, virus: Chaotic Congress winds down
4 years, 2 months ago

Shutdown, impeachment, virus: Chaotic Congress winds down

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congress is ending a chaotic session, a two-year political firestorm that started with the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, was riven by impeachment and a pandemic, and now closes with a rare rebuff by Republicans of President Donald Trump. In the few days remaining, GOP senators are ignoring Trump’s demand to increase COVID-19 aid checks to $2,000 and are poised to override his veto of a major defense bill, asserting traditional Republican spending and security priorities in defiance of a president who has marched the party in a different direction. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., a top Trump ally, tried to bridge the divide Thursday, saying Congress could try again to approve Trump’s push for bigger COVID aid checks in the new session, which opens Sunday. So the new Congress, you could get a vote.’’ As the Senate grinds through the New Year’s holiday, the one-two rebuke of Trump’s demands punctuates the president’s final days and deepen the divide between the Republican Party’s new wing of Trump-styled populists and what had been mainstay conservative views. An exasperated Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said this week, “After all the insanity that Senate Republicans have tolerated from President Trump — his attacks on the rule of law, an independent judiciary, the conduct that led to his impeachment — is this where Senate Republicans are going to draw the line — $2,000 checks to the American people?” Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has shown little interest in Trump’s push to bolster the $600 relief checks just approved in a sweeping year-end package, declaring Congress has provided enough pandemic aid, for now, as he blocked repeated Democratic attempts to force a vote.

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Trump signs government funding bill, averts shutdown amid Democratic divisions
1 week, 6 days ago

Trump signs government funding bill, averts shutdown amid Democratic divisions

India TV News  

Trump signs government funding bill, averts shutdown amid Democratic divisions President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill on Saturday, preventing a partial shutdown and securing funding through September 2025. President Donald Trump signed a bill on Saturday to fund the government through the end of September, avoiding a partial government shutdown and marking a significant victory for his administration …

US averts government shutdown as Senate passes funding bill after a split in Democrats
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2 weeks ago

US averts government shutdown as Senate passes funding bill after a split in Democrats

Firstpost  

The US Senate passed a Republican-led spending bill on Friday, just hours before a government shutdown. The bill, which faced strong opposition from House Democrats, now awaits approval from President Donald Trump. In the end, enough Democrats supported Senate leader Chuck Schumer’s strategy to let the bill pass. Democrats faced a tough choice—either let a bill pass that gives President …

U.S. Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature
2 weeks ago

U.S. Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature

The Hindu  

The U.S. Senate passed a Republican-led spending bill Friday hours before a government shutdown, overcoming sharp Democratic opposition to the measure and sending it to President Donald Trump to be signed into law. But in the end, enough of the Democratic senators decided a government shutdown would be even worse, and backed Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer’s strategy to allow …

Trump signs bill to fund government for six months, averting shutdown
2 weeks ago

Trump signs bill to fund government for six months, averting shutdown

India Today  

President Donald Trump has signed into law legislation funding the government through the end of September, ending the threat of a partial government shutdown and capping off a struggle in Congress that deeply divided Democrats. Democrats said the legislation shortchanges health care, housing and other priorities and gives Trump wide leeway to redirect federal spending even as his administration and …

US Shutdown Looms As Trump-Backed Spending Cuts Put Govt Under Pressure, Senate Braces For Midnight Vote
2 weeks ago

US Shutdown Looms As Trump-Backed Spending Cuts Put Govt Under Pressure, Senate Braces For Midnight Vote

ABP News  

With a Friday night deadline looming to either fund the government or risk a shutdown, the Senate is preparing for a crucial vote on a Trump-backed bill recently passed by the House of Representatives. "President Trump and Republican leaders would like nothing more than to pull us into the mud of a protracted government shutdown. Some Party Leaders Cautioned On …

Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown

NPR  

Senate Democrats signal plans to advance GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, says he will vote to keep the government open, signaling a path for Democrats to vote with Republicans to overcome a filibuster in the Senate and pass a six-month spending bill ahead of …

Senate Democrats Balk At GOP Funding Bill As Government Shutdown Nears
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Senate Democrats Balk At GOP Funding Bill As Government Shutdown Nears

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats said they do not have the votes to advance a six-month Republican bill to fund the government, potentially increasing the odds of a shutdown when funding lapses on Friday. Attendees aired concerns that the bill would allow President Donald Trump’s administration to continue slashing federal agencies, since the GOP legislation lacks language explicitly …

US Senate passes bill to prevent government shutdown, Senate vote next
2 weeks, 3 days ago

US Senate passes bill to prevent government shutdown, Senate vote next

Hindustan Times  

The House passed legislation Tuesday to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September, providing critical momentum as the measure now moves to the Senate, where bipartisan support will be needed to get it over the finish line. Johnson's strategy had the backing of Trump, who called on Republicans to “remain UNITED — NO DISSENT — Fight …

Senate Democrats In A Jam On Government Funding
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Senate Democrats In A Jam On Government Funding

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats are facing a difficult decision whether to hold their nose and vote for Republican legislation that would empower President Donald Trump’s administration to continue slashing federal agencies or risk a costly government shutdown later this week. “Instead of working with Democrats to invest in working families and communities all across America, Speaker Johnson …

House GOP passes spending bill, sending plan to avert government shutdown to Senate
2 weeks, 4 days ago

House GOP passes spending bill, sending plan to avert government shutdown to Senate

NPR  

House GOP passes spending bill, sending plan to avert government shutdown to Senate toggle caption Roberto Schmidt/AFP via Getty Images With a potential government shutdown fast approaching, the House voted 217 to 213 on Tuesday to approve a short-term spending bill that would fund the government through the end of September. GOP leaders argued the bill was largely a "clean" …

US Government shutdown looms as Donald Trump, Congress clash over spending ahead of March 14 deadline
3 weeks, 4 days ago

US Government shutdown looms as Donald Trump, Congress clash over spending ahead of March 14 deadline

Live Mint  

With less than two weeks remaining before the March 14 deadline, Republicans and Democrats in the US Congress have yet to reach a deal to prevent a government shutdown. “The bigger issue is the Democrats' insistence on putting poison pills into the bill that would restrict the president’s abilities,” said Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine. Broader fiscal challenges The …

Senate GOP pushes ahead with budget bill that funds Trump’s mass deportations and border wall
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1 month, 1 week ago

Senate GOP pushes ahead with budget bill that funds Trump’s mass deportations and border wall

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans pushed ahead late Tuesday on a scaled-back budget bill, a $340 billion package to give the Trump administration money for mass deportations and other priorities, as Democrats prepare a counter-campaign against the onslaught of actions coming from the White House. On a party-line vote, 50-47, Republicans launched the process, skipping ahead of the House Republicans who …

US Senate clears bipartisan spending bill, narrowly avoids government shutdown
3 months, 1 week ago

US Senate clears bipartisan spending bill, narrowly avoids government shutdown

India Today  

The US Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday in a down-to-the-wire burst of activity that will avert a destabilising government shutdown ahead of the busy holiday travel season. The late-night vote capped a frantic week that saw President-elect Donald Trump and his billionaire ally Elon Musk defeat an initial bipartisan deal, throwing Congress into disarray. House Speaker Mike Johnson …

“Who is in charge?”: Top Democrats criticize Musk’s role in government shutdown drama
3 months, 1 week ago

“Who is in charge?”: Top Democrats criticize Musk’s role in government shutdown drama

Salon  

Prominent Democrats lambasted Elon Musk’s influence on negotiations to avert this weekend’s potential government shutdown, questioning his behind-the-scenes role in shaping Republican strategy. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the top Democrat on the Appropriations Committee, said Musk’s involvement suggested he was “calling the shots for Trump and Republicans,” asking pointedly, “Who is in charge?” The criticism followed a turbulent week on Capitol …

US Spending Bill Backed by Donald Trump Fails To Get Republican Support At Congress Risks Govt Shutdown Amid Christmas 2024 Rush
3 months, 1 week ago

US Spending Bill Backed by Donald Trump Fails To Get Republican Support At Congress Risks Govt Shutdown Amid Christmas 2024 Rush

ABP News  

A spending bill supported by Donald Trump failed in the US House of Representatives on Thursday, as dozens of Republicans defied the president-elect. The vote exposed deep divisions within Trump's Republican Party, which could resurface next year when the party takes control of the White House and both chambers of US Congress. Trump had pressed lawmakers to resolve pending issues …

Americans gird for Christmas U.S. government shutdown
3 months, 1 week ago

Americans gird for Christmas U.S. government shutdown

Raw Story  

U.S. lawmakers were racing Friday to prevent a government shutdown due to bite within hours, after Donald Trump and Elon Musk sabotaged a bipartisan agreement that would have kept the lights on well beyond Christmas. Conservatives immediately voiced frustration over the add-ons in the 1,547-page text and Musk -- Trump's incoming point man on government spending cuts -- spent Wednesday …

House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain
3 months, 1 week ago

House rejects Trump-backed plan on government shutdown, leaving next steps uncertain

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: A day before a potential government shutdown, the House resoundingly rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s new plan Thursday to fund operations and suspend the debt ceiling, as Democrats and dozens of Republicans refused to accommodate his sudden demands. In a hastily convened evening vote punctuated by angry outbursts over the self-made crisis, the lawmakers failed to reach the two-thirds threshold …

House fails to pass Republican bill to avert shutdown after Trump sinks bipartisan agreement
3 months, 1 week ago

House fails to pass Republican bill to avert shutdown after Trump sinks bipartisan agreement

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-20 09:15 The US Capitol building is shrouded in haze in Washington, DC, the United States, on June 7, 2023. WASHINGTON -- The US House of Representatives failed on Thursday to pass a new Republican spending bill after President-elect Donald Trump sank a bipartisan stopgap bill, leaving lawmakers just one day to approve new funding to avert …

Donald Trump-backed spending deal to avert government shutdown fails in US House
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3 months, 1 week ago

Donald Trump-backed spending deal to avert government shutdown fails in US House

India Today  

A spending bill backed by Donald Trump failed in the US House of Representatives on Thursday as dozens of Republicans defied the president-elect, leaving Congress with no clear plan to avert a fast-approaching government shutdown that could disrupt Christmas travel. Trump had pressured lawmakers to tie up loose ends before he takes office on Jan. 20, but members of the …

Trump-backed spending bill voted down as US government shutdown looms
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump-backed spending bill voted down as US government shutdown looms

Al Jazeera  

US House of Representatives rejects spending bill as US edges closer to partial government shutdown. The United States House of Representatives has rejected a spending bill backed by President-elect Donald Trump, raising the likelihood of a partial government shutdown as millions of Americans prepare to travel during the holiday season. The Republican-led bill was a last-ditch effort to avert a …

House fails to pass Republican bill to avert shutdown after Trump sinks bipartisan agreement
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3 months, 1 week ago

House fails to pass Republican bill to avert shutdown after Trump sinks bipartisan agreement

China Daily  

The US Capitol building is shrouded in haze in Washington, DC, the United States, on June 7, 2023. WASHINGTON -- The US House of Representatives failed on Thursday to pass a new Republican spending bill after President-elect Donald Trump sank a bipartisan stopgap bill, leaving lawmakers just one day to approve new funding to avert a government shutdown. The vote …

US Republicans propose new deal to prevent shutdown, with Donald Trump’s backing
3 months, 1 week ago

US Republicans propose new deal to prevent shutdown, with Donald Trump’s backing

Hindustan Times  

Republicans in the U.S. Congress said on Thursday they had reached a new spending package that would avert a looming government shutdown -- this time with the support of President-elect Donald Trump, who scuttled a prior bipartisan version. The new package would fund government operations for three months, until Trump is in the White House and Republicans control both chambers …

US govt shutdown looms as Donald Trump, Elon Musk kill funding deal
3 months, 1 week ago

US govt shutdown looms as Donald Trump, Elon Musk kill funding deal

Hindustan Times  

The United States was staring down the barrel of a holiday-period government shutdown Thursday after a late-hour intervention by Donald Trump and Elon Musk threatened efforts in Congress to keep the lights on through the New Year. The money authorized by lawmakers to run federal agencies expires on Friday night, and party leaders had agreed on a stopgap bill -- …

Trump's put himself in a 'big mess' as House Dems sit back and watch GOP 'squirm': report
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump's put himself in a 'big mess' as House Dems sit back and watch GOP 'squirm': report

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump faces the very real possibility of being the first-ever American president to be inaugurated with a shut-down federal government. As Politico reported, the decision by Trump and X owner Elon Musk to kill the bipartisan funding deal to keep the government open has put Trump in a "big mess" at a time when he hoped to be …

Trump opposes deal to avert government shutdown
3 months, 1 week ago

Trump opposes deal to avert government shutdown

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers Wednesday to scupper a cross-party deal to avert a fast-looming US government shutdown. PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 16: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a news conference at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort on December 16, 2024 Staring down a Friday night deadline to fund federal agencies, party leaders in Congress had agreed on …

Like old times: Trump sends Congress scrambling to avoid a shutdown
3 months, 1 week ago

Like old times: Trump sends Congress scrambling to avoid a shutdown

NPR  

Like old times: Trump sends Congress scrambling to avoid a shutdown toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images President-elect Donald Trump hasn't been sworn in yet but he's already running Washington again in his familiar style of upheaval and intraparty drama, starting with the decision to kill a bipartisan spending bill without a strategy to avoid a government shutdown. Trump and his …

'Trump is pressuring GOP to shut down the government at the end of this month': report
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'Trump is pressuring GOP to shut down the government at the end of this month': report

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly pushing to make the nightmare that House Speaker Mike Johnson has worked to avoid come true. NBC News reports that "Donald Trump is pressuring Republicans to shut down the government at the end of this month if Congress doesn’t pass a GOP-backed proposal to establish new election rules nationwide." Given that Democrats control both …

Trump pushes GOP to shut down government just weeks before 2024 election
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Trump pushes GOP to shut down government just weeks before 2024 election

Raw Story  

Speaking on Monica Crowley's podcast on Friday, former President Donald Trump went on a long rant about election integrity in the United States, which he once again claimed was rife with fraud. During his tirade, Trump demanded that House Republicans pass the so-called "SAVE Act" that's aimed at curtailing illegal voting -- and he said the GOP should "shut down …

Some of Trump’s allies in Congress already support his 2025 ideas on deportations and Jan. 6 pardons
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Some of Trump’s allies in Congress already support his 2025 ideas on deportations and Jan. 6 pardons

LA Times  

Former President Trump talks with Texas Gov. While Democratic President Biden and his allies are sounding alarms about Trump’s proposed agenda for a second term — and his promise that he would be a “dictator” but only on Day One — the Republican Party in Congress is undergoing a massive political realignment toward Trump’s “Make America Great Again” movement. “On …

Government shutdown averted yet again as Trump Republicans blast spending bill
1 year ago

Government shutdown averted yet again as Trump Republicans blast spending bill

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The House and Senate voted to pass a stopgap spending …

Republicans hold first Biden impeachment hearing as gov’t shutdown looms
1 year, 6 months ago

Republicans hold first Biden impeachment hearing as gov’t shutdown looms

Al Jazeera  

Republicans are investigating corruption allegations against Biden family in push rejected by White House as baseless. Republican legislators in the United States have opened the first hearing of their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, promising to delve into allegations of corruption against the Biden family as a government shutdown looms. As the House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing began …

White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding
1 year, 6 months ago

White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday directed federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded and avert politically and economically costly disruption of federal services. The standoff with House Republicans over government funding puts at risk a range of activities — including …

White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding
1 year, 6 months ago

White House preparing for government shutdown as House Republicans lack a viable endgame for funding

LA Times  

The White House was preparing Friday to direct federal agencies to get ready for a shutdown after House Republicans left town for the weekend with no viable plan to keep the government funded and avert a politically and economically costly disruption of federal services. A federal shutdown after Sept. 30 seems all but certain unless House Speaker Kevin McCarthy can …

Congress returns to try to prevent a government shutdown while the GOP weighs an impeachment inquiry
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress returns to try to prevent a government shutdown while the GOP weighs an impeachment inquiry

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After months of struggling to find agreement on just about anything in a divided Congress, lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill to try to avert a government shutdown, even as House Republicans consider whether to press forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. A short-term funding measure to keep government offices fully functioning will dominate the …

Congress returns to try to stave off a government shutdown while GOP weighs impeachment inquiry
1 year, 6 months ago

Congress returns to try to stave off a government shutdown while GOP weighs impeachment inquiry

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After months of struggling to find agreement on just about …

Donald Trump impeached for historic 2nd time, US Senate may not start trial until next week
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump impeached for historic 2nd time, US Senate may not start trial until next week

India Today  

President Donald Trump was impeached by the US House for a historic second time, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the US Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his final days in office. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invoked Abraham Lincoln and the Bible, imploring lawmakers to uphold their oath to defend the Constitution …

Trump's $2,000 Checks All But Dead As GOP Senate Refuses Aid
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump's $2,000 Checks All But Dead As GOP Senate Refuses Aid

Huff Post  

Liberal senators led by Bernie Sanders of Vermont who support the relief aid are blocking action on the defense bill until a vote can be taken on Trump’s demand for $2,000 for most Americans. The two GOP senators from Georgia, David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, announced Tuesday they support Trump’s plan for bigger checks as they face Democrats Jon Ossoff …

GOP-led Senate rejects vote on Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID checks
4 years, 2 months ago

GOP-led Senate rejects vote on Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID checks

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Congress has provided enough assistance during the pandemic. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell shut the door Wednesday on President Trump’s push for $2,000 COVID-19 relief checks, declaring Congress has provided enough pandemic aid as he blocked another attempt by Democrats to force a vote. Trump has been berating the GOP leaders, and tweeted, “$2000 …

Politics overhangs US Christmas as govt shutdown nears, COVID aid uncertain
4 years, 3 months ago

Politics overhangs US Christmas as govt shutdown nears, COVID aid uncertain

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump will spend Christmas Day at his Palm Beach resort as millions of Americans face the risk of losing jobless benefits on Saturday and a partial government shutdown looms next week, following his threat to not sign a $2.3 trillion coronavirus aid and spending package. On Monday, following the Christmas weekend, the House of Representatives is scheduled to …

US government on track to narrowly avoid shutdown after Senate approves one-week spending bill
4 years, 3 months ago

US government on track to narrowly avoid shutdown after Senate approves one-week spending bill

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Senate voted to avert a government shutdown, sending Donald …

House passes shutdown-averting spending bill to give contentious talks more time
4 years, 3 months ago

House passes shutdown-averting spending bill to give contentious talks more time

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The House has approved a one-week spending measure to avert …

US Congress Races to Avoid December Government Shutdown Amid Pandemic
4 years, 3 months ago

US Congress Races to Avoid December Government Shutdown Amid Pandemic

News 18  

The US Congress on Monday began a two-week sprint to rescue the federal government from a possible shutdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, the first major test since the election of whether Republicans and Democrats intend to cooperate. Trump already has warned that he would veto a wide-ranging defense authorization bill Congress aims to pass if a provision is included stripping …

No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid
4 years, 8 months ago

No virus bill yet: White House, GOP at odds over jobless aid

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Negotiations over a new COVID-19 rescue bill were in flux Friday after the White House floated cutting an unemployment benefits boost to as little as $100 and President Donald Trump turned to a new priority, adding money to build a new FBI headquarters. As McConnell shut down the Senate, he promised to return with “a strong, targeted piece …

Senate so far split neatly along party lines on Trump impeachment
5 years, 1 month ago

Senate so far split neatly along party lines on Trump impeachment

LA Times  

The Senate is so far cleaving neatly along party lines in advance of Wednesday’s virtually certain votes to acquit President Donald Trump on two impeachment charges, with just two or three undecided members even considering breaking with their party. The chamber’s top Republican, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, again slammed the impeachment drive of House Democrats as “the most …

McConnell and Pelosi give no signs of budging on impeachment
5 years, 2 months ago

McConnell and Pelosi give no signs of budging on impeachment

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congress opened the new year with the Senate deadlocked over President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, leaving the proceedings deeply in flux as Republicans refuse to bend to Democratic demands for new witnesses. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell showed no signs Friday of negotiating with the Democrats as he aims for Trump’s swift acquittal. “It’s the Senate’s turn now …

House nears impeachment as Trump decries ‘vicious crusade’
5 years, 3 months ago

House nears impeachment as Trump decries ‘vicious crusade’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — On the eve of almost-certain impeachment, President Donald Trump fired off a furious letter Tuesday to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi denouncing the “vicious crusade” against him, while Democrats amassed the votes they needed and Republicans looked ahead, vowing to defend Trump at next month’s Senate trial. “I think we have a president at this point who believes he’s …

Democrats make case for Republicans to back Trump impeachment
5 years, 3 months ago

Democrats make case for Republicans to back Trump impeachment

Al Jazeera  

Top Democrats in the US House of Representatives made a last-minute pitch to Republicans on Sunday for why they should put partisanship aside and vote to impeach President Donald Trump. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff, speaking on ABC’s This Week, warned that Trump poses “a clear and present danger” to democracy. Schiff and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, …

Chuck Schumer 'Increasingly Worried' Trump Will Shut Down Government Over Impeachment
5 years, 4 months ago

Chuck Schumer 'Increasingly Worried' Trump Will Shut Down Government Over Impeachment

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Monday he’s concerned about the possibility that President Donald Trump refuses to sign a bill funding the government over the ongoing Democratic House impeachment inquiry. Even if Congress does agree on a short-term measure, however — one that will keep the government running until February or March as is …

US Senate set to pass bill ending Donald Trump's border emergency; president expected to veto move
6 years ago

US Senate set to pass bill ending Donald Trump's border emergency; president expected to veto move

Firstpost  

The US Senate was poised on Thursday to pass a proposal to terminate President Donald Trump’s declaration of an emergency at the southern border, defying his threat to veto the measure and heavy lobbying of his fellow Republicans. Washington: The US Senate was poised on Thursday to pass a proposal to terminate President Donald Trump’s declaration of an emergency at …

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