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Who Is Joe Manchin?
Sen. Joe Manchin is the coal country Democrat who shot down a $15 minimum wage … and took $100 off every unemployment check … AND continues to block his own party’s legislative agenda (including Build Back Better and For The People Act) by defending the filibuster
Politics
06/16/21
Juneteenth Nears Federal Holiday Status After Republican Drops Opposition
If the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act passes the House, the commemorative day will be the 11th annually recognized federal holiday.
News
05/12/21
Ted Cruz Blatantly Ignores Amy Klobuchar During A Senate Meeting On Voting Rights
The Republican senator appeared to be tweeting while Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) addressed him directly during a Senate committee meeting.
News
05/04/21
Sen. Hirono Says AAPI Community Felt “Invisible And Under Assault,” Needed Lawmakers To Stand Up
Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) championed the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act that recently passed in the Senate in the wake of increased anti-Asian hate crimes in the U.S.
Politics
04/22/21
Brand Behind Sen. Sinema's "F*ck Off" Ring Is Donating Profits To Help Raise The Minimum Wage
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat, recently voted against raising the minimum wage and stands in the way of Senate filibuster reform.
Politics
03/10/21
$1,400 Checks: When Can We Expect Those To Arrive?
We’ve got details on the Senate’s version of the COVID-19 relief package.
Politics
02/05/21
Kamala Harris Breaks First-Ever Senate Tie On Biden's $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Plan
While Biden has advocated for unity and committed to working across the aisle, he is also willing to pass the relief bill without Republican support.
Politics
01/20/21
Democrats Officially Have A Senate Majority After VP Harris Swears In 3 New Members
The shift in Senate control puts an end to the reign of obstructionism led by former Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
Politics
01/15/21
Donald Trump’s Second Impeachment: What’s Next?
What happens now that the president has become the first to be impeached twice? Learn more about the potentially history-making proceedings.
Politics
01/13/21
Donald Trump Impeached For A Second Time Over “Incitement Of Insurrection”
President Trump was impeached for a second time in a bipartisan 232-197 vote, as hundreds of lawmakers slammed him for inciting deadly violence at the Capitol on January 6. One lawmaker said, "Donald Trump is a living, breathing impeachable offense."
Politics
01/07/21
Congress Certifies Biden’s Win Hours After Pro-Trump Mob Swarmed Capitol
The certification marked the end of a tumultuous two months during which President Trump spread conspiracy theories about voter fraud and incited his supporters to a violent takeover of the U.S. Capitol.
Politics
12/22/20
Alex Padilla Will Become California's First Latinx U.S. Senator, To Fill Kamala Harris’ Seat
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that he chose Padilla to fill the Vice President-elect's seat.
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