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Politics Jan 24

Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Sinema censure, Biden presser and hot mic moment

Nation Jan 21

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Brooks and Capehart on Biden’s wins, losses in year one and the Russia-Ukraine conflict

New York Times columnist David Brooks and Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart join Judy Woodruff to discuss the week in politics, including Democrats' inability to garner enough support to pass the White House's legislative priorities, and the tensions that remain…

Politics Jan 19

The U.S. Capitol building is seen in Washington
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As voting rights setback looms, Dems to refocus on Build Back Better provisions

Wednesday night on Capitol Hill: A vote some Democrats have waited years to hold. But with Republicans ready to block the voting rights bill in the Senate, Democrats are also poised to vote on whether to change the Senate’s rules.

By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan

Politics Jan 18

People protest for voting rights at the U.S. Capitol building
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Senate Dems eye talking filibuster amid voting rights legislation setbacks

The U.S. Senate officially began debate Tuesday on a key Democratic priority — voting rights legislation. But without support from 60 senators, final passage is impossible. Democrats met Tuesday evening for an update on the path forward from Majority Leader…

By Lisa Desjardins, Matt Loffman

Politics Jan 17

Activists push for voting rights legislation during news conference near the White House in Washington
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The debate over ending the filibuster, explained

As the U.S. Senate returns Tuesday to take up legislation on voting rights, there's one major roadblock for Democrats: Majority Leader Chuck Schumer doesn't have the votes to pass it in an evenly-divided chamber. That's led to renewed talk of…

By Lisa Desjardins

Jan 17

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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on filibuster, voting rights, Trump Arizona rally

NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Judy Woodruff to discuss the latest political news, including the Democrats’ plans for the filibuster, their progress on passing voting reform laws, and how former…

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Mar 08

With pandemic aid in sight, Democrats debate changes to filibuster

By Associated Press

A key moderate Democrat says he's open to changing Senate rules that could allow for more party-line votes to push through other parts of the White House’s agenda.

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Jul 12

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Shields and Brooks on the Fluster Over Filibusters, Bids to Be Comeback Kids

Shields and Brooks on the Fluster Over Filibusters, Bids by N.Y.'s Comeback Kids…

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