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February 1, 2021

McConnell defends GOP Rep. Liz Cheney, who voted to impeach Trump: 'A leader with deep convictions'

Cheney has faced calls to resign from her post as House GOP conference chair since she and nine other Republicans crossed party lines to impeach Trump.

January 27, 2021

McConnell says ‘basic arithmetic’ shows Dems can't kill filibuster. How that hampers these progressive desires

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said that "simple arithmetic" assures the legislative filibuster -- a 60-vote procedural hurdle for bills in the upper chamber -- remains safe for the time being.

January 26, 2021

CNN pundit mocked for claiming McConnell would 'kill the filibuster', despite not doing so in six years

CNN contributor Hilary Rosen raised eyebrows on Monday night over her assertion that Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell would "kill the filibuster" if he had the chance. 

January 26, 2021

McConnell warns of 'scorched-earth, post-nuclear Senate,' promises 'nightmare' if Dems end filibuster

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell promised a "nightmare" for Senate Democrats and Vice President Kamala Harris if they move to end the legislative filibuster during the next two years.

January 26, 2021

McConnell ends stalemate over filibuster, paving way for power-sharing agreement with Schumer

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday set aside his demand that Majority Leader Chuck Schumer agree to maintain the legislative filibuster, paving the way for the upper chamber to officially form committees and start tackling major legislative issues on the Biden agenda.

January 26, 2021

McConnell relents in Senate filibuster fight, here's why

Pay close attention to the language of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell tonight.

January 25, 2021

Trump impeachment article being sent to Senate Monday, ahead of trial next month

Just before 7 p.m. on Monday, the House of Representatives' impeachment managers will march an article accusing former President Trump of inciting an insurrection across to the Senate side of the Capitol, officially triggering a trial of the former president that could result in him being barred from holding office in the future. 

January 24, 2021

Talks between McConnell and Schumer stalled over power-sharing agreement

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer blasted Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday, saying McConnell "will not dictate" rules for the 50-50 Senate.

January 24, 2021

Dem senator says 'of course' Senate should consider ending filibuster if Republicans obstruct

Progressives are pushing to end the filibuster in the Senate as a new administration gets settled in, and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., told NBC News’ "Meet the Press" Sunday that ending it should be a no-brainer if Democrats are unable to get their agenda through Congress.

January 22, 2021

Schumer says Pelosi to deliver Trump impeachment article Monday, triggering trial amid standoff with McConnell

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said on Friday that Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi has informed him that the article of impeachment against President Trump will be delivered to the Senate on Monday, paving the way for a trial.