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Eight GOP Senators Join Every Democrat to Block DHS Funding Bill
Eight Republican senators joined every Democrat on Thursday to block a government spending bill, as a dispute continues over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. The bill fell short of the 60-vote margin needed to clear debate,
Hard-right Republicans have criticized an agreement they see as capitulating to Democrats on their party’s strongest issue: immigration.
At the time, House Republicans approved legislation, the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act,” that would cement Trump’s order into law. That bill has stalled in the Senate, though lawmakers have recently revived efforts to bring it forward for consideration.
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Cash surge: House GOP smashes fundraising records as Republicans gear up to defend slim majority
House Republicans shatter fundraising records with $117.2 million haul as they prepare to defend their narrow majority in November's competitive midterm elections.
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Congress Can Make Shutdowns a Thing of the Past | Opinion
Events in Minneapolis nearly caused Democrats to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security, risking a shutdown.
Top Democrats in Congress are plunging into an impeachment fight with Kristi Noem, as even some moderate Republicans say they’ve lost faith in the embattled Department of Homeland Security chief – upping the pressure on the administration over what they see as a complete failure in Minnesota.
As President Donald Trump continues to up the ante on Greenland, threatening to levy additional tariffs on European countries that oppose his demands to take control of the country, many in the chattering class are wondering why Republicans in Congress are not pushing back.
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Opinion: We need profiles in courage from Republicans, not political obscenities
Top Republicans in Congress are being silenced by President Trump's threats and intimidation tactics, leaving Americans to question if they are being ruled by a mad king.