5 d. ago Senate hopes to blow through procedural hurdles in bid to reopen government

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is hoping the Senate can sprint through several votes Monday night, but that's only if Republicans remain unified and no more Democrats object.

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7 d. ago Talks to end US shutdown look promising, Senate majority leader says

Talks to end US shutdown look promising, Senate majority leader says  Reuters

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8 d. ago Government shutdown updates: Schumer outlines Dems' offer, GOP brushes off proposal

The Senate is in session Friday, but Majority Leader John Thune has given no clear indication of what direction they'll take on votes.

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8 d. ago Government shutdown updates: Schumer outlines Dems' offer to reopen government

The Senate is in session Friday, but Majority Leader John Thune has given no clear indication of what direction they'll take on votes.

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8 d. ago WATCH: Pres. Trump says 'only a foolish person' would be against ending the filibuster

Pres. Trump continued to pressure Senate Republicans to overturn the filibuster on Friday despite Majority Leader John Thune's insistence that it is "not happening" due to a lack of necessary votes.

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1 week ago Senate majority leader indicates there's not enough support to eliminate filibuster despite Trump push

While President Donald Trump is advocating for the elimination of the filibuster, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that there are not enough votes.

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1 week ago Poll: Majority Disapprove of the Way Chuck Schumer Is Handling His Job as Minority Leader

A majority disapprove of the way Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is handling his job in Congress, this week's survey from the Economist/YouGov revealed. The post Poll: Majority Disapprove of the Way Chuck Schumer Is Handling His Job as Minority Leader appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Paul Ingrassia, Trump Nominee for Watchdog Role, Out After Report of Racist Texts

At least four Republican senators, including the majority leader, signaled their opposition to Paul Ingrassia, the president’s pick to lead the corruption-fighting Office of Special Counsel.

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3 w. ago G.O.P. Senators Oppose Trump Watchdog Nominee After Report of Racist Texts

At least four Republican senators, including the Senate majority leader, signaled their opposition to Paul Ingrassia, the president’s pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel.

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4 w. ago Johnson shutters House again in bid to keep shutdown heat on Schumer

Speaker Mike Johnson extends House recess through Oct. 23, maintaining pressure on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer as the government shutdown continues.

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4 w. ago Thune slams Schumer's 'kingmaker' politics, refuses to 'kiss the ring' in shutdown talks

Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over Obamacare subsidies as Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., promotes bottom-up leadership approach during shutdown.

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