Friday, May 3, 2024

Manchin and Sinema Join Republicans to Uphold Filibuster

Sen. Chuck Schumer's efforts to torpedo the filibuster last night failed. For Senate Democrats it wasn't the only defeat of the night. Hours before, a cloture...

Sinema Defends Filibuster, Likely Dooming Biden’s Voting Bill

President Biden's woes with the legislative branch continue. The president recently returned to D.C. from Georgia, where he accused opponents of his party's stalled voting...

Manchin Dashes Progressive Hopes Yet Again

Earlier on Wednesday, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said he didn't like the idea of Democrats targeting ultra-wealthy Americans to help pay for their Build Back...

Report: Backdoor Gun Registry Included in Multi-Trillion Dollar Bill

President Biden's reconciliation bill includes many controversial proposals that have struggled even to unify Democrats. One involves a plan to compel banks to monitor...

Manchin and Sinema Imperil Biden Agenda Hours Before Vote

Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) have a number in mind that progressives won't like. When it comes to the budget reconciliation bill,...
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