Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control
3 years, 11 months ago

Senate confirms Biden 1st Cabinet pick as Democrats control

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Three new senators were sworn into office after President Joe Biden’s inauguration, securing the majority for Democrats in the Senate and across a unified government to tackle the new president’s agenda at a time of unprecedented national challenges. “That’s what they sent us here to do.” Taken together, their arrival gives Democrats for the first time in a decade control of the Senate, the House and the White House, as Biden faces the unparalleled challenges of the COVID-19 crisis and its economic fallout, and the nation’s painful political divisions from the deadly Jan. 6 siege of the Capitol by a mob loyal to Donald Trump. McConnell, in his first speech as the minority party leader, said the election results with narrow Democratic control of the House and Senate showed that Americans “intentionally entrusted both political parties with significant power.” The Republican leader said he looked forward working with the new president “wherever possible.” At her first White House briefing, Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Biden’s desire to have his Cabinet confirmed and in place is “front and center for the president,” and she said he was hoping to have his national security nominees in place Thursday or Friday. The House last week impeached Trump for having sent the mob to the Capitol to “fight like hell” during the tally of Electoral College votes to overturn Biden’s election.

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Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally
3 days, 12 hours ago

Senate approves 235th judge of Biden’s term, beating Trump’s tally

LA Times  

Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer and members of the Senate Judiciary Committee mark the confirmation of 235 federal judges nominated by President Biden. President Biden secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency this month, an accomplishment that exceeds his predecessor’s total by one after Democrats put extra emphasis on the federal courts following Donald Trump’s far-reaching first term, …

Democrats stick with Schumer as leader. Their strategy for countering Trump is far less certain
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Democrats stick with Schumer as leader. Their strategy for countering Trump is far less certain

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats reelected Chuck Schumer as party leader on Tuesday as the party moves into a deeply uncertain time, with no real consensus on a strategy as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. While some have been more aggressive — Washington Sen. Patty Murray, a former chairwoman of the Senate Health, Labor, Education and Pensions Committee, said …

Senate Democrats stick with Chuck Schumer, who pledges to "secure bipartisan solutions" when able
3 weeks ago

Senate Democrats stick with Chuck Schumer, who pledges to "secure bipartisan solutions" when able

Salon  

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was unanimously chosen to lead his fellow Democrats in the next Congress, his colleagues electing him as head of their caucus for the fifth time since 2016. "I am honored and humbled to be chosen by my colleagues to continue leading Senate Democrats during this crucial period for our country," Schumer said in a statement …

Trump allies promise revenge as Dems ram through Biden judges
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump allies promise revenge as Dems ram through Biden judges

Raw Story  

WASHINGTON — Something strange has been happening in the U.S. Senate this month: Senators have been working. But former President Donald Trump’s win has awoken Majority Leader Chuck Schumer’s slumbering Senate, as he’s been ramming through a slate of outstanding, Democrat-approved judicial nominees before Republicans take over Washington in January. “It’s been a busy week” Before senators flew home last …

Dems worry whether top Senate member has 'fire' to fight Trump: report
1 month, 1 week ago

Dems worry whether top Senate member has 'fire' to fight Trump: report

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump’s hope for smooth confirmation processes for judges and appointments in his new administration will come under fire by Senate Democrats who are “plotting extraordinary measures” to stop his agenda, but some are quietly expressing concerns that a top Democrat isn’t up for the job. According to new reporting in Axios, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other …

How the Senate Filibuster Will Force Trump to Negotiate With Democrats
1 month, 1 week ago

How the Senate Filibuster Will Force Trump to Negotiate With Democrats

Bloomberg  

With President-elect Donald Trump and his fellow Republicans winning control of the White House plus both chambers of Congress in the Nov. 5 election, the Democrats will have one important tool for checking the power of the majority party: the filibuster. That’s the prerogative enjoyed by the minority party in the Senate to demand never-ending debate to thwart legislation, which …

Donald Trump's secret election joy: A final victory over 'crazy' Nancy Pelosi
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump's secret election joy: A final victory over 'crazy' Nancy Pelosi

Daily Mail  

Some are blaming former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for Kamala Harris' loss Donald Trump has repeatedly called her 'crazy' and even ended his campaign by sensationally labeling her a 'b****'. Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida Former …

Schumer, Pelosi ramp up pressure on Biden over 2024 election bid: Reports
5 months ago

Schumer, Pelosi ramp up pressure on Biden over 2024 election bid: Reports

Al Jazeera  

Reports come as Congressman Adam Schiff became the most prominent Democrat to publicly urge Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. Schumer, the Senate Democratic leader, and Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, told Biden, who is 81 years old, to withdraw from the presidential race, the ABC News broadcaster reported on Wednesday. Schumer made the appeal during a “blunt conversation” …

Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer told Biden it would be best if he DROPPED OUT of the 2024 election
5 months ago

Democratic Senator Chuck Schumer told Biden it would be best if he DROPPED OUT of the 2024 election

Daily Mail  

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer visited President Joe Biden at his Rehoboth Beach home last weekend and urged him to drop his presidential bid, multiple sources now say. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer visited President Joe Biden at his Rehoboth Beach home last weekend and urged him to drop his presidential bid, multiple sources now say President Joe Biden departs …

Pelosi and Democratic leaders try to guide their party through Biden uproar
5 months, 1 week ago

Pelosi and Democratic leaders try to guide their party through Biden uproar

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Nancy Pelosi’s phone lit up the night of President Joe Biden’s debate performance with a question that has yet to be fully resolved: Now what? Pelosi as the former House speaker, along with Rep. Jim Clyburn, a veteran leader of the Congressional Black Caucus, are playing oversized roles as generational allies of the 81-year-old president but also trusted …

Nancy Pelosi makes shock move against Biden as Democratic insiders reveal she is 'very concerned' about his chances of beating Trump
5 months, 1 week ago

Nancy Pelosi makes shock move against Biden as Democratic insiders reveal she is 'very concerned' about his chances of beating Trump

Daily Mail  

Nancy Pelosi is reportedly working under the radar to push Joe Biden out of the 2024 presidential race as concerns continue over his ability to win a second term. The former Speaker of the House last spoke publicly about Biden Wednesday, where she stopped short of explicitly telling President Joe Biden to stay in the presidential race. Nancy Pelosi is …

Pelosi has told people Biden 'should step aside': report
5 months, 1 week ago

Pelosi has told people Biden 'should step aside': report

Raw Story  

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is privately telling House Democrats that she believes President Joe Biden should step aside as the party's 2024 nominee. Politico reports that Pelosi believes that Biden's debate performance and his subsequent attempts at damage control have left him in a deep hole from which he cannot recover. "She’s suggested to people that Biden won’t win …

Joe Biden dropout news: House and Senate Democrats like Pelosi, Schumer, and Jeffries are dithering.
5 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden dropout news: House and Senate Democrats like Pelosi, Schumer, and Jeffries are dithering.

Slate  

“Oookey dokey,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer opened his weekly press conference on Tuesday, showing no signs that he’d just emerged from a multihour lunch with the members of his caucus, spinning their wheels about a plausible path forward for the presidential election. “As I’ve said before, I’m with Joe.” Two questions later, thoughts on a statement the previous night …

Biden’s candidacy faces new peril, including first Senate Democrat saying he should exit race
5 months, 1 week ago

Biden’s candidacy faces new peril, including first Senate Democrat saying he should exit race

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s imperiled reelection campaign hit new trouble Wednesday as House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said merely “it’s up to the president to decide” if he should stay in the race, celebrity donor George Clooney said he should not run and Democratic senators and lawmakers expressed fresh fear about his ability to beat Republican Donald Trump. Welch …

Democrats' private fears about Biden are slowly going public
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Democrats' private fears about Biden are slowly going public

NPR  

Democrats' private fears about Biden are slowly going public toggle caption Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images Despite President Biden's efforts to quell dissent and keep his party unified behind his candidacy, congressional Democrats continue to raise concerns that he will lose in November — and take down ballot Democrats with him. Democrats will hold a special meeting at their campaign …

Senate Democrats Are Trying So Hard To Look United Behind Joe Biden
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Senate Democrats Are Trying So Hard To Look United Behind Joe Biden

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Senate Democrats met Tuesday for the first time since President Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance last month, and they emerged with a clear consensus: there is no consensus on whether they think Biden is still their best shot at defeating Donald Trump. “But you know, we’re not going to negotiate in public.” Asked to clarify …

Democrats remain split over Biden's future in the party
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Democrats remain split over Biden's future in the party

NPR  

Democrats remain split over Biden's future in the party toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Despite mounting pressure over the weekend from Democrats calling on Biden to step aside from the campaign, the proverbial dam did not break when lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill. “And because I know President Biden cares deeply about the future of our country, I am asking …

Congressional Democrats are divided over Biden's future after debate performance
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Congressional Democrats are divided over Biden's future after debate performance

NPR  

Congressional Democrats are divided over Biden's future after debate performance toggle caption Chris Kleponis/AFP via Getty Images Democrats returned to Capitol Hill Monday still deeply divided over President Biden and his future within the party. Senior Democratic Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., said in a statement that "President Biden must do more to demonstrate he can campaign strong enough to beat …

US House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden, ‘they are choosing to waste time', he says
1 year ago

US House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden, ‘they are choosing to waste time', he says

Hindustan Times  

Months before America goes to vote Republicans have formally initiated impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Since September there's been a noticeable shift, especially among independents and some Republican voters, with opposition among independents rising from 36% to 43% who believe there is no substantial evidence to prove corruption charges against Biden.Some House Republicans, particularly those hailing from politically divided …

BIG trouble for Biden as US House presses impeachment inquiry into President's role in family business dealing
1 year ago

BIG trouble for Biden as US House presses impeachment inquiry into President's role in family business dealing

India TV News  

Biden impeachment: The House on Wednesday authorised the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican rallying behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by the president. Ahead of the vote, Johnson called it “the next necessary step" and acknowledged there are “a …

House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation
1 year ago

House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican rallying behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by the president. “Instead of doing their job on the urgent work that needs to be done, they are …

Republicans' plan to get Biden impeached hits a roadblock, new poll reveals surprising details
1 year ago

Republicans' plan to get Biden impeached hits a roadblock, new poll reveals surprising details

Hindustan Times  

Days before Republicans are poised to launch their official impeachment investigation into Joe Biden, their strategy appears to have reached an impasse. 58% of those favoring probe believe Biden has committed impeachable offenses The silver lining for Republicans is that 58% of those favoring the inquiry believe Biden has committed impeachable offenses. In a USA Today op-ed, Johnson stated that …

House votes to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry
1 year ago

House votes to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry

NPR  

House votes to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry Enlarge this image toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP Jose Luis Magana/AP The House of Representatives has voted along party lines to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, as House Republicans intensify the investigation into Biden they opened earlier this year. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., who served as an impeachment manager in former …

Biden has been preparing to fight an impeachment for almost a year. This is his strategy
1 year, 3 months ago

Biden has been preparing to fight an impeachment for almost a year. This is his strategy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — On Capitol Hill, House Republicans were all-in Wednesday on House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. I’ve got to deal with the issues that affect the American people every single solitary day.” The we’re-all-better-than-this attitude is central to the White House strategy for countering impeachment proceedings being launched ahead of the 2024 …

Possible impeachment of US president Joe Biden? Decoding what's at stake
1 year, 3 months ago

Possible impeachment of US president Joe Biden? Decoding what's at stake

Hindustan Times  

Republican lawmakers launched an investigation Tuesday into the possible impeachment of President Joe Biden, but such a prospect remains highly unlikely. Republican House members accuse Biden, a Democrat, of having "lied" to the American people about his son Hunter's controversial business dealings abroad. Impeachment by the House -- the political equivalent of a criminal indictment -- would spark a "trial" …

Even Senate Republicans don’t want to impeach Joe Biden. They may not have a choice
1 year, 3 months ago

Even Senate Republicans don’t want to impeach Joe Biden. They may not have a choice

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. House Republicans are actively weighing whether …

Trump wants to see Biden impeached, and other Republicans are quick to pile on
1 year, 4 months ago

Trump wants to see Biden impeached, and other Republicans are quick to pile on

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump wants to see President Joe Biden impeached, and the former president’s allies in Congress and his 2024 GOP presidential rivals are eager to join that fight as his own legal challenges mount. Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley, also running for president, said Republicans would be “justified to do it.” And House GOP leaders aligned with Trump …

'A Disaster': Speaker Fight Exposes GOP Leadership Vacuum
1 year, 11 months ago

'A Disaster': Speaker Fight Exposes GOP Leadership Vacuum

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “Do not turn a great triumph into a giant & embarrassing defeat,” Trump warned in all-caps on his social media platform Wednesday morning, urging the 20 or so insurgents to “close the deal” and back Kevin McCarthy. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich warned that the anti-McCarthy Republicans were “playing with fire.” “This is the greatest danger we’ve …

‘A disaster': Speaker fight exposes GOP leadership vacuum
1 year, 11 months ago

‘A disaster': Speaker fight exposes GOP leadership vacuum

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — With House Republicans riven by infighting, unable to coalesce around a pick for speaker, former President Donald Trump had an emphatic message for the new GOP majority. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich warned that the anti-McCarthy Republicans were “playing with fire.” “This is the greatest danger we’ve had as a party since 1964,” Gingrich said in an …

'A disaster': Speaker fight exposes GOP leadership vacuum
1 year, 11 months ago

'A disaster': Speaker fight exposes GOP leadership vacuum

Firstpost  

New York: With House Republicans riven by infighting, unable to coalesce around a pick for speaker, former President Donald Trump had an emphatic message for the new GOP majority. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich warned that the anti-McCarthy Republicans were “playing with fire.” “This is the greatest danger we’ve had as a party since 1964,” Gingrich said in an interview, …

'A disaster': Speaker fight exposes GOP leadership vacuum
1 year, 11 months ago

'A disaster': Speaker fight exposes GOP leadership vacuum

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. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich warned that the anti-McCarthy Republicans were “playing with fire.” …

Biden tells GOP his hopes, gets stiff response from McCarthy
2 years ago

Biden tells GOP his hopes, gets stiff response from McCarthy

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Tuesday he hopes both parties’ lawmakers can work together to keep the government open, boost spending for Ukraine and avert a crippling rail strike. “We’re going to work together, I hope, to fund the government,” Biden told the visiting lawmakers, emphasizing the importance of Ukraine and pandemic funding as well. Speaking to reporters outside …

Nancy Pelosi to step down as top U.S. Democrat after Republicans take House
2 years, 1 month ago

Nancy Pelosi to step down as top U.S. Democrat after Republicans take House

The Hindu  

Democrat Nancy Pelosi, the trailblazing first female speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, said on November 17 that she will step down as party leader when Republicans take control of the chamber in January. “I will not seek reelection to Democratic leadership in the next Congress,” Ms. Pelosi said in an emotional speech on the House floor. “The hour …

Republicans win back control of House with narrow majority
2 years, 1 month ago

Republicans win back control of House with narrow majority

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt President Joe Biden’s agenda and spur a flurry of investigations. McCarthy, R-Calif., celebrated his party having “officially flipped” the House on Twitter on Wednesday night, writing, “Americans are ready for a new direction, and House Republicans …

US midterms: Blow to Biden as Republicans wrest control of House with slim majority
2 years, 1 month ago

US midterms: Blow to Biden as Republicans wrest control of House with slim majority

India Today  

After days of suspense, the Republicans have won back control of the US House of Representatives with a slim majority. Though far from the anticipated "red wave", Republicans gaining control of the House sets the stage for a showdown with Joe Biden in the next two years of his presidency. "Americans are ready for a new direction, and House Republicans …

Senate won for Democrats, ‘It’s the year of Chuck Schumer’
2 years, 1 month ago

Senate won for Democrats, ‘It’s the year of Chuck Schumer’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was eating Peking duck at a Chinese restaurant with family and friends on Manhattan’s West side on Saturday evening when an aide called with urgent news: Democrats would win Nevada’s Senate seat and keep their majority. “Get things done, and focus on those things, and don’t get diverted.” Lastly, he said, voters rejected …

Republicans on cusp of retaking US House control with slim majority
2 years, 1 month ago

Republicans on cusp of retaking US House control with slim majority

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: Republicans were on the cusp of retaking control of the House late Monday, just one victory shy of the 218 seats the party needs to secure a majority, narrowing the path for Democrats to keep the chamber and raising the prospect of a divided government in Washington. Democrats have already won control of the Senate, securing 50 seats with …

'A searing indictment of the Republican Party': Fox News host calls GOP midterm performance a disappointment
2 years, 1 month ago

'A searing indictment of the Republican Party': Fox News host calls GOP midterm performance a disappointment

Raw Story  

When Election Night arrived on Tuesday, November 8, Republican strategists were hoping for a massive red wave like the ones the GOP enjoyed under Democratic President Bill Clinton in 1994 and Democratic President Barack Obama in 2010. 'A searing indictment of the Republican Party': Fox News host calls GOP midterm performance a disappointment | RawStory.TV 'A searing indictment of the …

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reelected in New York
2 years, 1 month ago

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer reelected in New York

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer was elected to a fifth term Tuesday, easily defeating a Republican political commentator, but will have to wait to learn whether he’ll be able to keep his title as Senate majority leader. Kathy Hochul, awaiting news on her own campaign results, Schumer promised the crowd, “I will keep this fight up for as …

Schumer insists Democrats have path to keep Senate majority
2 years, 1 month ago

Schumer insists Democrats have path to keep Senate majority

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer predicted Thursday that Democrats will hold the U.S. Senate, propelled by strong voter turnout to buck a wave of Republican enthusiasm for gaining control of Congress in the midterm elections. “I believe Democrats will hold the Senate and maybe even pick up seats.” Campaigning in his home state of New York, Schumer’s upbeat …

Explained: How will the US 2022 midterm election play out? – Firstpost
2 years, 1 month ago

Explained: How will the US 2022 midterm election play out? – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The Republican Party is most likely to win the House in the 8 November midterm elections. Republicans are favoured to win the House in the 8 November midterm elections, bolstered by frustration over the economy and advantages in the redistricting process that takes place every 10 years. Democrats, led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, have held the majority since 2018, …

Biden’s leadership of Democrats faces test in next primaries
2 years, 7 months ago

Biden’s leadership of Democrats faces test in next primaries

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — In his telling, President Joe Biden’s political philosophy is rooted in Pennsylvania, where the son of Scranton grew up watching families struggle to make ends meet. In Oregon’s largely rural 5th Congressional District, Jamie McLeod-Skinner said she would “work my heart out” to support Biden’s agenda if she defeated his preferred candidate on Tuesday. “We respect President Biden, …

Democrats scramble to confirm Biden judicial nominees before November
2 years, 8 months ago

Democrats scramble to confirm Biden judicial nominees before November

CNN  

CNN — Voting to advance Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be the main event when the Senate Judiciary Committee meets Monday. Since Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement in late January, the Senate has confirmed 16 lower court judges – all while Democrats were managing the high-stakes, resource-intensive Supreme Court nomination process. The general time crunch is …

US Senate sinks Biden push for major voting rights reforms
2 years, 11 months ago

US Senate sinks Biden push for major voting rights reforms

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: US senators dealt a death blow Wednesday to President Joe Biden's push to defend voting rights against what Democrats frame as an all-out assault by conservative states targeting racial minorities. Faced with a blockade from Republicans complaining of federal overreach, the ruling Democrats were unable to push through the Freedom to Vote Act and John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement …

In Washington, a day of snapshots of divisions and futility
2 years, 11 months ago

In Washington, a day of snapshots of divisions and futility

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — There was a closed-door huddle by an embattled President Joe Biden with his own party’s senators, apparently for naught. The honest to God answer is I don’t know whether we can get this done,” Biden admitted to reporters after a lunchtime meeting with Senate Democrats, where he sought support for the party’s latest foundering priority: voting rights legislation. …

Will the US Senate support Biden’s Build Back Better plan?
3 years, 1 month ago

Will the US Senate support Biden’s Build Back Better plan?

Al Jazeera  

Republicans are not expected to vote for Biden’s signature legislation; to pass it will need full support from the Democrats. “We will act as quickly as possible to get this bill to President Biden’s desk and deliver help for middle-class families,” the Senate leader said. The bill passed the House by a vote of 220-213 after the Congressional Budget Office …

Trump urges Republicans to frustrate Biden’s agenda amid three-pronged battle in Congress
3 years, 2 months ago

Trump urges Republicans to frustrate Biden’s agenda amid three-pronged battle in Congress

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 Former President Donald Trump is increasing his efforts to encourage …

Biden presses fellow Dems: Resolve party split on $3.5T plan
3 years, 3 months ago

Biden presses fellow Dems: Resolve party split on $3.5T plan

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — With a personal push, President Joe Biden pressed fellow Democrats to hasten work on his big “build back better” agenda Wednesday, telling them to come up with a final framework and their best topline budget figure as the party labors to bridge its divisions in Congress ahead of crucial voting deadlines. Earlier in the day, press secretary Jen …

White House touts ‘productive’ meetings with Democratic leaders, moderates and progressives at critical moment for Biden’s agenda
3 years, 3 months ago

White House touts ‘productive’ meetings with Democratic leaders, moderates and progressives at critical moment for Biden’s agenda

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden ramped up his outreach to a wide swath of key Democrats in the House and Senate on Wednesday, hosting multiple groups including leadership, progressives and moderates from both chambers in a series of what the White House deemed “productive and candid” meetings at a key moment for his economic agenda. “This was an important opportunity …

In Senate vote, Biden sees ‘step forward’ for elections bill
3 years, 6 months ago

In Senate vote, Biden sees ‘step forward’ for elections bill

The Hindu  

The White House said on June 21 it views the Senate’s work on an elections bill overhaul and changes being offered by Sen. Joe Manchin as a “step forward,” even though the Democrats’ priority legislation is expected to be blocked by a Republican filibuster. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said the revisions proposed by Mr. Manchin are a compromise, …

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