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Trump’s $400M White House ballroom just got a GOP lifeline and some Democrats might be on board

Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom just got a major GOP lifeline, and a handful of Democrats might actually be open to the idea. According to Fox News, Senators Lindsey Graham, Katie Britt, and Eric Schmitt are pushing a new bill that would foot the entire $400 million bill…

The Mary Sue · May 1

Future for voter ID bill unclear in Senate

Five weeks ago, Senate Republicans said they were bracing for an extended fight as they kicked off debate on their marquee election overhaul bill. Now, they have quietly set aside what’s known as the SAVE America Act. The question is: For how long? And is there an appetite to return…

Roll Call · Apr 22

GOP Lawmakers Fear Irreparably Broken Appropriations Process Under Donald Trump

Senate Republicans, already battling a record shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security under Donald Trump, are openly warning that Democrats may force fresh funding crises this autumn.

International Business Times UK · Apr 22

Trump’s dire warning to Iran: ‘A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again’

Iran and the U.S. have less than 12 hours to make a deal.

Fortune · Apr 7

In the Senate, Thune resurrects idea of reconciliation

For Senate leaders, pursuing another budget reconciliation bill this year was once considered a no-go. But in a matter of days, it’s become a distinct possibility. Using the often arduous budgetary maneuver would represent a shift for both ends of Pennsylvania Avenue, necessitated by Republican needs to reopen the Department…

Roll Call · Mar 24

‘Foreseeable future’: Senate begins debate on SAVE - Roll Call

The Senate on Tuesday afternoon voted to begin what could become a long, extended debate on what is known as the SAVE America Act.

Roll Call · Mar 17

Trump to media: Cheer the war — or else

The president and FCC Chair Brendan Carr are threatening journalists and broadcasters for their Iran coverage

Salon · Mar 17

Since things are changing anyway, senior Trump official heavily encourages a immigration pivot

Trump’s encouragement of aggressive tactics is making his team very nervous.

We Got This Covered · Mar 17

Trump officials target media over Iran war reporting

The FCC chair threatened broadcast licenses over Iran coverage.

Axios · Mar 16

Republican rebukes FCC chair’s threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war

Senator Ron Johnson pushes back, saying he’s not in favor of government meddling in freedom of speech

The Guardian - US · Mar 15