Aug 11 Senate approves Democrats’ $3.5 trillion budget in latest win for Biden By Alan Fram, Associated Press Democrats have pushed a $3.5 trillion framework for bolstering family services, health, and environment programs through the Senate. Continue reading
Jul 15 Schumer sets infrastructure vote, pressures lawmakers By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Senator Schumer says he is scheduling a procedural vote for Wednesday to begin debate on a still-evolving bipartisan infrastructure bill. Continue reading
Feb 05 Watch 6:02 Schiff: Romney displayed ‘moral courage’ in breaking with GOP on conviction Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, was lead House manager in President Trump’s Senate impeachment trial. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the Senate’s decision to acquit Trump of both impeachment charges, the “moral courage” he… Continue watching
Jan 19 Watch 9:40 Why Democrats want a very short-term funding solution to hold GOP ‘feet to the fire’ By PBS News Hour Lawmakers are making an 11th-hour push to fund the government and avoid a shutdown. Judy Woodruff gets two takes from Senate Democrats about the way forward. Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley says the shutdown showdown shows how unprepared Republicans are for… Continue watching
Dec 06 More lawmakers demand Sen. Franken’s resignation amid growing allegations of sexual misconduct By Lora Strum, Dan Cooney and Associated Press Sen. Al Franken's office now says the Minnesota Democrat will make an announcement Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 20 McCaskill reaching out to rural Missouri ahead of election By Summer Ballentine, Associated Press Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill is spending the August recess trekking through Republican strongholds in rural Missouri as she gears up for what's expected to be a fierce battle for a third term. Continue reading
Mar 07 Watch 6:48 Sen. Lankford: Trump tax records not relevant to Russia probe By PBS News Hour The first public hearing on Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election was announced by the House Intelligence Committee, while Senate Democrats have called for a special counsel. Republican Sen. James Lankford, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, says… Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch 4:57 Supreme Court nominee meets with Congressional Democrats By PBS News Hour President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee judge Merrick Garland made his first official visit to Capitol Hill Thursday morning, meeting with key Senate Democrats including Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.). For more on the morning’s events and the coming Congressional confirmation… Continue watching
Apr 08 Obama lobbies Congress on Iran; Dems seek changes to bill By Deb Riechmann and Laurie Kellman, Associated Press Democratic senators are intent on changing a bill that would give Congress a say in an emerging nuclear deal with Iran — tweaks that could make it more palatable to President Barack Obama, who called two key senators on Wednesday… Continue reading
Mar 17 Democrats block trafficking bill over abortion dispute By Erica Werner, Associated Press Senate Democrats blocked legislation Tuesday to help the victims of human trafficking amid a partisan dispute over abortion that threatens to sink the once-uncontroversial measure. Continue reading