Tag: Rand Paul
GOP splits as virus aid package could swell past $1 trillion
The price tag for the next COVID-19 aid package could quickly swell above $1 trillion as White House officials negotiate with Congress...
Congress stalls on policing overhaul, despite public outcry
The standoff threatens to turn the nationwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others into another moment that galvanizes the nation but leaves lawmakers unable to act.
GOP weighs jobless aid cuts to urge Americans back to work
Revamping jobless aid is fast becoming the focus of debate over the next virus aid package.
Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House
Passage was swift and unanimous, despite opposition from conservative Republicans.
Congressional rescue talks churn as crisis deepens
Washington labored under the size and scope of the rescue package that’s more ambitious than any in recent times.
Senate moves to limit Donald Trump on military force against Iran
The rebuke was the Senate's first major vote since acquitting Trump on impeachment charges last week.
Republicans could tip Donald Trump trial vote toward witnesses in trial
Any four Republicans could join with Democrats to demand taking more time for testimony.
GOP squirms as John Bolton prepares to dish on Donald Trump...
After this week's early leaks about the book, White House aides and allies are privately expressing concern about what more Bolton might reveal.
GOP lacks votes to block trial witnesses, Mitch McConnell concedes
Several Republicans apparently are ready to join Democrats in considering in-person testimony from former National Security Adviser John Bolton and perhaps others.
Donald Trump team concludes defense, argues against calling John Bolton
Donald Trump's defense team argued against a guilty verdict for a total of almost 12 hours.
