Sen. Rand Paul on Tuesday afternoon is expected to force a vote on whether the Senate impeachment trial of former President Trump is unconstitutional now that he is out of office. …
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McConnell warns of ‘scorched-earth, post-nuclear Senate,’ promises ‘nightmare’ if Dems end filibuster
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell promised a “nightmare” for Senate Democrats and Vice President Kamala Harris if they move to end the legislative filibuster during the next two years. The…
Jonathan Turley, professor who called Trump impeachment trial unconstitutional, to attend Senate GOP luncheon
George Washington University Professor Jonathan Turley will meet with Senate Republicans on Tuesday at their in-person lunch to discuss the constitutionality of the impending impeachment trial for former President Donald…
McConnell relents in Senate filibuster fight, here’s why
Pay close attention to the language of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) tonight. He’s relenting on his demand that Democrats promise they won’t ditch the filibuster in a power-sharing…
Senate confirms Janet Yellen as first female Treasury secretary
Danielle DiMartino Booth of Quill Intelligence, First Trust Advisors chief economist Brian Wesbury and CFRA chief investment strategist Sam Stovall provide insight into the markets and Janet Yellen’s confirmation as…
LeBron James for US Senate calls ramp up amid Portman’s decision not to see reelection
LeBron James is a four-time NBA champion, four-time MVP and 16-time All-Star. But could political office be in the cards for the 36-year-old Akron, Ohio, native? With Ohio Sen. Rob…
Trump impeachment article being sent to Senate Monday, triggering trial to start in earnest next month
Just before 7 p.m. on Monday, the House of Representatives’ impeachment managers will march an article accusing former President Donald Trump of inciting an insurrection across to the Senate side of the…
Dem senator says ‘of course’ Senate should consider ending filibuster if Republicans obstruct
Progressives are pushing to end the filibuster in the Senate as a new administration gets settled in, and Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” Sunday that…
Trump impeachment manager Swalwell on trial: ‘If the Senate allows witnesses, we will be ready with witnesses’
Rep. Eric Swalwell, who will help prosecute former President Trump for “incitement of insurrection,” said House impeachment managers are prepared to call witnesses at the upcoming Senate trial. “If the Senate allows…
Yellen nomination sails through Senate panel; final vote set for Monday
Fox Business Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on FoxBusiness.com. WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Finance Committee on Friday unanimously approved Janet Yellen’s nomination as the first…