The vote in favor of Christopher Waller was 48-47. The Senate confirmed Christopher Waller, executive president of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, to the Federal Reserve’s…
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Senate to Vote on Arms Sale to UAE
President’s weapons deal may be blocked. In November, President Trump’s administration formally advised Congress of its intent to sell approximately $23 billion in advanced weaponry to the United…
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President Travels to Georgia
Plans to aid in Georgia Senate runoff elections. President Trump announced on Tuesday that he would be traveling to Georgia to aid in the effort to motivate voters…
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McConnell and Schumer Re-Elected as Senate Party Leaders
The political parties offered no challenges to either senator. Senators voted Tuesday to maintain the status quo in their respective party leadership teams. There were no leadership challenges…
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Money Pouring Into Georgia for Senate Run-Offs
Political control of the Senate hangs on the results. A year-end “sprint” in a pair of high-stakes run-off elections in Georgia could easily cost another $100 million. The…
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More votes remain to be counted. Vote counts are continuing in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Arizona, and Alaska, but only three of them had U.S. Senate races…
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Amy Coney Barrett Confirmed to the Supreme Court
Barrett was confirmed by the Senate and sworn-in on Monday evening at the White House. On Monday, the Senate voted to confirm Justice Amy Barrett to the Supreme…
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Barrett Confirmation Vote Set for Monday
Senate Leader McConnell feels confident. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the Senate will vote Monday to confirm President Trump’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge Amy Coney…
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Lawmakers Offer Constitutional Amendment on High Court
Intent is to counter proposals to “pack” the Supreme Court. Senators Ted Cruz of Texas, Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Martha McSally of Arizona, Roger Wicker of Massachusetts,…
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President Trump’s Administration Continues Stimulus Talks
Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says he is willing to negotiate his offer. The president’s administration announced Wednesday that it would be willing to increase the total cost of a…
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