Trump, Senate and Democrats
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Schumer attempted to frame the two issues as a “pincer of pain” for consumers. “On the one hand, Trump and the Republicans are taking away vital services,” Schumer said, “and then at the same time, w...
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The U.S. Senate approved a Republican budget blueprint early on Saturday that aims to extend trillions of dollars worth of President Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts and sharply reduce government spendin...
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New York Magazine on MSNDemocrats’ Two Hidden Weapons in the 2026 MidtermsTicket-splitting is making a comeback among Latinos, and Democrats now turn out more reliably than Republicans in non-presidential elections.
Schumer faced the most serious backlash after he refused to block a Republican-led government spending bill and shut down the government. Schumer said blocking the bill would have backfired and played into Trump’s hands, but many on the left saw it as capitulation.
Democratic state Sen. Mallory McMorrow became Michigan's first declared candidate in 2026 U.S. Senate race. But the race has just begun.
Republicans are growing anxious about an emerging Texas primary engulfing one of their longest-serving senators, fearful that a hugely expensive intraparty feud will have major ramifications across the map in next year’s midterms.
In addition to the personal challenges the lawmakers face, the lawmakers’ availability will be critical in tax votes.
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WBBM Radio Chicago on MSNBelt, senate Democrats champion program to streamline Illinois college applicationsThe Swansea state representative called it “a critical step we’re taking to make higher education more accessible to students across Illinois.”
Four Democratic senators voted with Republicans to send the bill to Gov. Mike Braun's desk. Braun is expected to sign the bill.