Schumer Retreats on Shutdown Threat, Enhancing Bill’s Prospects
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer had two choices as the clock ticked down to the government funding deadline: drop his threat to block the Republican bill or force a disruptive March 15 shutdown ...
Former US Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming dead at 93
Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years before today’s political acrimony, has died at 93.
The Right Loves Free Speech — Unless It’s Pro-Palestine Speech
Conservative critics of “cancel culture” were quick to defend Trump’s attempt to deport Mahmoud Khalil over his political speech.
Albany Dems reject Gov. Hochul’s plan to tackle NYC’s mental health crisis
In their largely symbolic counterproposals to Hochul’s budget released this week, the state Assembly and Senate rejected the ...
Government shutdown: Schumer to vote in favor of CR bill, other Dems to vote 'no'
The United States Senate is to vote Friday on the six-month government funding bill that was passed by Congress, and while it ...