Tag: senate
Democrats Are Engaging in ‘Kabuki Theater’ in the Kavanaugh Hearings
In the hearings to confirm Brett Kavanaugh as a new Supreme Court justice, Democrats are mostly focusing on hypothetical questions instead of questioning him on his record and releasing his documents. This is an inflection…
Meet the third person EVER to get endorsed for office by Law Enforcement Today
Not. Backing. Down. America’s favorite sheriff just got a huge endorsement – but first, we interviewed him on everything from unconstitutional mandates and the border crisis to the Second Amendment and everything in between. Hear…
Bernie Sanders: Bipartisan Senate Vote Against Yemen War Is ‘Historic’
Bernie Sanders praised the Senate for finally challenging the unconstitutional US-Saudi war on Yemen, after a historic 56-41 vote against it. || Watch our report on the vote here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzSc1WLPkZ0 Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories…
Senate Votes to End US Support for Saudi Mass Murder in Yemen
In a historic vote, the Senate voted 56-41 to withdraw military support for the US-Saudi war on Yemen. Yemeni-American community organizer Rabyaah Althaibani, whose family has been divided, tells TRNN’s Ben Norton she could not…
How US-Saudi War Turned Yemen into the Biggest Crisis on Earth
Medea Benjamin discusses with Ben Norton how the US-Saudi war on Yemen and attempts by peace activists and Congress to stop the conflict Visit https://therealnews.com for more stories and help support our work by donating…
Democrats Face Decision On Impeachment
To impeach or not to impeach? Do Democrats win in 2020 with impeachment, or does Trump? Jeff Cohen and Kamau Franklin discuss the topic with host Jacqueline Luqman Subscribe to our page and support our…
Senate Deals Blow to US-Saudi/UAE Arms Deal
With seven Republican Senators joining all Democrats, the Senate voted to nix an $8 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia and UAE, because of the war in Yemen. But the battle to stop US involvement…
Chuck Schumer, Mitch McConnell address Dianne Feinstein’s death on Senate floor
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are addressing the death of Sen. Dianne Feinstein in speeches on the Senate floor. The trailblazing California senator died at her Washington, D.C., home…
Sen. Dianne Feinstein remembered by Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who shattered glass ceilings during her more than three decades in the U.S. Senate, has died at the age of 90. She was the longest-serving woman in the Senate, as well as…
McCarthy recalls bipartisan work with Feinstein, addresses impending government shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy addressed reporters about Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s death Friday before speaking about the impending government shutdown. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes had more on both subjects following McCarthy’s comments….
Who could fill Dianne Feinstein’s Senate seat?
Under California law, Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, can appoint a replacement for Sen. Dianne Feinstein until the 2024 election, and several prominent Democrats have already announced their intentions to run to replace Feinstein. Gary…
Sen. Dianne Feinstein was “lonely voice” on gun laws for years, Sen. Chris Murphy says
In the Senate since 1992, Sen. Dianne Feinstein fought for what she called “sensible gun laws,” writing and helping pass the federal assault weapons ban in 1994. Sen. Chris Murphy, of Connecticut, worked with Feinstein…
Sen. Dianne Feinstein dies at 90
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who shattered glass ceilings while representing California in the U.S. Senate for more than three decades, has died, two sources confirmed to CBS News. She was 90. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott…
Dianne Feinstein’s legacy, what her death could mean for Congress
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, who shattered glass ceilings during her more than three decades in the U.S. Senate, has died at 90. Feinstein cast her last vote in the Senate late Thursday morning, according to Senate…
Biden blames House GOP for “manufactured crisis” before spending bill passage
President Joe Biden is urging Congress to pass a longer-term spending bill and not wait for the last minute, after averting a government shutdown over the weekend. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent…
Trump’s civil fraud trial underway, Gaetz’s effort to oust McCarthy and more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on the start of former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial in New York City, Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz’s efforts to oust Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker after Congress passed a bipartisan…
McCarthy removed as House speaker, Hunter Biden pleads not guilty, more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on the House ousting Speaker Kevin McCarthy from his leadership position, Hunter Biden pleading not guilty to three felony gun charges and other top political stories. #news #politics #congress CBS News Streaming…
Search for new House speaker, Biden addresses McCarthy’s ouster, more | America Decides
“America Decides” reports on who could replace Kevin McCarthy as the next House speaker, President Biden’s reaction to the dysfunction in the House and other top political stories. #news #politics #kevinmccarthy CBS News Streaming Network…
McCarthy out as House speaker — now what?
The House on Tuesday voted 216 to 210 to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker, a historic move that comes days after he reached an 11th-hour deal to avert a…
Government shutdown clock ticking as House speakership remains vacant
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio have announced runs for the speakership following the historic ouster of Kevin McCarthy. Whoever gets the job will immediately be under pressure…
Dianne Feinstein funeral service held at San Francisco City Hall | full video
A funeral service was held Thursday for the late California Sen. Dianne Feinstein at San Francisco City Hall. Feinstein, who died last week at the age of 90, served as San Francisco’s first female mayor…
Biden, concerned over Ukraine aid, could divert Defense Department spending
The uncertainty surrounding House leadership means every other agenda item will have to wait until the speaker role is filled, including a deal on U.S. funding for the war in Ukraine. President Biden expressed his…
Sen. Bob Menendez now charged with conspiring to act as foreign agent for Egypt
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, have been accused by the Justice Department of conspiring to act as a foreign agent for Egypt, according to new court documents unsealed Thursday. CBS…
Nevada’s UNITE HERE union canvassers mobilize for 2022 elections
Things are heating up in Nevada ahead of the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 8. A Republican victory in the state could end up flipping the Senate, and undermine the Democrats’ federal agenda for years…
Congressional candidate tells police “little gang members” hiding in her attic
ORLANDO, FLORIDA — Shantele Bennett is running for Senate in Florida’s 11th Congressional District. She has no party affiliation, but she does have experience running for political office — as a candidate for mayor of…
