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Democrats Might Soon Rediscover the Value of the Filibuster

Some liberal political analysts are warning that Republicans will gain a big Senate majority over the next two elections.

Reason · Apr 11, 2022

Ketanji Brown Jackson makes history as first Black woman confirmed to US supreme court

Jackson confirmed 53 votes to 47, and will become first Black woman to serve in court’s more than 200-year history

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2022

Bipartisan group of senators bid to block Biden from lifting pandemic-era border policy

The senators insist the Biden administration needs a detailed plan to stop the expected surge of migrants at the border.

Axios · Apr 7, 2022

Vulnerable Dems plead with Biden to delay reopening asylum

The Biden administration’s decision to end sweeping asylum limits at the border this May satisfied demands by prominent Democrats

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

Biden faces political pressure over border expulsion order - Roll Call

Most Democrats have pushed the administration to rescind the public health directive, but the CDC has yet to announce its call.

Roll Call · Mar 31, 2022

Big Pharma is betting on bigger political ambitions from Sen. Tim Scott

Sen. Tim Scott, a rising star in the Republican Party with broad popularity in his home state of South Carolina, is getting showered with drug industry money before facing voters this fall.

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2022

Biden budget has Manchin priorities: Tax rich, cut deficit

President Joe Biden’s $5.8 trillion budget for next year would trim federal deficits and boost taxes on the wealthiest Americans

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

Biden pitches $5.8 trillion plan with record tax hike

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday unveiled a $5.8 trillion budget request designed to appease moderate Democrats, with a proposal that emphasized deficit reduction, additional funding for police and veterans, and flexibility to negotiate new social spending programs.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022

Biden pitches $5.8 trillion plan with record tax hike

President Joe Biden unveiled a $5.8 trillion budget request designed to appease moderate Democrats on Monday, with a proposal that emphasized deficit reduction, additional funding for police and veterans, and flexibility to negotiate new social spending programs.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022

In his budget, Biden to propose deficit cuts and social spending flexibility

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s budget release on Monday is shaping up as a direct appeal to moderate Democrats, emphasizing deficit reduction and flexibility on social spending as the White House hopes to win support for new legislation before November’s midterm elections.

Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2022