Mar 14 Watch 6:57 With blocked emergency declaration, Senate delivers Trump a ‘stunning rebuke’ The Senate defied President Trump on Thursday, with 12 Republicans helping form a decisive majority to block his declaration of a national emergency over immigration. But the 59-41 vote wasn't a large enough majority to overturn a veto, and Trump… Continue watching
Mar 14 How Trump fits into the history of presidential vetoes By Courtney Vinopal Presidents who have issued a high number of vetoes have often done so in response to pushback from members of Congress, whether it’s within their own party or an opposing party. Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch 1:44 Remembering former Sen. Birch Bayh, champion of Title IX Former Sen. Birch Bayh, who served three terms as an Indiana Democrat, died Thursday at his home in Maryland. Bayh was the primary architect of Title IX, which bars sex discrimination in colleges, and the 25th Amendment, which empowers presidents… Continue watching
Mar 14 House calls for Mueller report to be made public By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The resolution, passed by a 420-0 vote, was a symbolic action designed to pressure Attorney General William Barr into releasing as much information as possible. Continue reading
Mar 14 ‘Apprentice’ contestant’s defamation suit against Trump can proceed, court rules By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Citing a U.S. Supreme Court ruling involving President Bill Clinton, the judges said presidents can be sued in state courts over things not related to their official duties. Continue reading
Mar 14 What does Beto O’Rourke believe? Where the candidate stands on 8 issues By Lisa Desjardins Former Texas congressman Beto O'Rourke has joined a crowded Democratic primary field vying to take on President Donald Trump in 2020. Here's where O'Rourke stands on key 2020 issues. Continue reading
Mar 14 Former Sen. Birch Bayh, champion of Title IX, dies at 91 By Tom Davies, Associated Press Bayh was the lead sponsor of the landmark 1972 law prohibiting gender discrimination in education — known as Title IX. Continue reading
Mar 14 WATCH: Democratic lawmakers grill commerce secretary on 2020 census citizenship question By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to take up a challenge to the administration's decision to add a question on citizenship status to the 2020 Census. Continue reading
Mar 14 WATCH: Senate votes to block Trump’s emergency declaration By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Several Republicans have said they will join Democrats in voting to block the president's emergency declaration that would steer $3.6 billion to building border barriers. Continue reading
Mar 14 Democrat Beto O’Rourke announces he is running for president By Will Weissert, Associated Press The former Texas congressman gained popularity last year when he unsuccessfully challenged Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in the midterm elections. Continue reading