Second-ranking House Democrat acknowledges that families affected by the shutdown provide negotiation power.
Government Shutdown and Political Leverage Rep. Catherine Clark (D-Conn.), the second-ranking Democrat in the House, implied that the suffering of families during a government shutdown is primarily a strategic move. “The shutdown is obviously terrible, and many families will face hardships,” she stated during an interview. “We take that very seriously. But, this situation presents […]
Second-ranking Senate Republican Supports Rule Changes to Overcome Democrats’ Confirmation Standoff
Efforts to Streamline Senate Confirmation Process for Trump Candidates Gain Traction The initiative to reform Senate rules for confirming President Donald Trump’s nominees picked up steam on Tuesday, following support from Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso. Barrasso, a key Senate Republican, criticized the Democrats for their tactics that have stalled the confirmation process. In an […]
Senate’s second-ranking Democrat refutes claims that party members referred to violent Los Angeles protests as ‘peaceful’
Sen. Durbin Comments on LA Protests Senator Dick Durbin stated on Wednesday that he does not recall any of his fellow Democrats referring to the ongoing protests against ICE in Los Angeles as “peaceful.” A reporter questioned Durbin outside the Capitol, asking, “What does it mean when Democrats call the riots in Los Angeles peaceful?” […]