Sep 03 Sen. Manchin says he won’t run for West Virginia governor By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Manchin said his decision to stay put in the U.S. Senate came after months of reflection and boiled down to "where I could be the most effective for the Mountain State."… Continue reading
Oct 05 WATCH: Democrat Manchin says he’ll vote to confirm Kavanaugh By Associated Press The West Virginia senator announced his decision moments after the remaining undecided Republican, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, said she would vote to confirm the nominee. Continue reading
Oct 16 Joe Manchin demands White House withdraw drug czar nominee Tom Marino By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia says Marino played a key role in passing a bill weakening the Drug Enforcement Administration's authority to stop companies from distributing opioids. Continue reading
Aug 01 Senate Democrats say ‘no’ to GOP tax plan, cuts for ‘top 1 percent’ By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press Most Senate Democrats and independents said Tuesday that upcoming legislation to rewrite the tax code should make sure the middle class doesn't pay more. Continue reading
Jun 08 Who’s on the Senate Intel panel questioning Comey? By Erica Werner and Matthew Daly, Associated Press Here's a look at four lawmakers representing a range of views on the committee. Continue reading
Apr 05 5 overlooked political stories that are worth your time By Jessica Yarvin There's plenty of politics covered in a 24-hour news cycle's time, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Continue reading
Mar 30 As Schumer urges ‘no’ to Gorsuch, two Democrats says they’ll vote for Trump’s court nominee By Mary Clare Jalonick and Erica Werner, Associated Press Two Democrats facing tough re-elections in GOP states said they will vote for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, even as the Senate Democratic leader strongly warned Republicans against changing Senate rules to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch. Continue reading
Mar 15 Watch 9:43 Trump stands by wiretap claim as lawmakers voice doubt By PBS News Hour Leaders of the House Intelligence Committee cast fresh doubt on President Trump's claim that then-President Obama illegally wiretapped Trump Tower, granting the Justice Department an extension to provide any evidence. Are lawmakers getting adequate cooperation from the intelligence community? Judy… Continue watching
Dec 09 McConnell urges coal-state Democrats to accept stopgap deal on miner health benefits By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The spending bill to keep the federal government operating beyond Friday's midnight deadline is stuck in the Senate as Democrats facing re-election in 2018, including West Virginia's Joe Manchin, Sherrod Brown of Ohio and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania, fight for… Continue reading
Jan 08 Senate approves Keystone bill despite Obama’s veto threat By Dina Cappiello, Associated Press WASHINGTON — A bill to approve the Keystone XL oil pipeline cleared a key Senate committee Thursday, setting up a floor debate next week as Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called on President Barack Obama to rescind his veto threat. Continue reading