Carl Hulse

Divided and Demoralized on Virus Aid, Republicans Ask, ‘What’s in the Bill?’

The New York Times

July 29, 2020

Much of Washington also had questions, like: Is any legislation going to pass? Can Congress do it before a scheduled summer break at the end of next week? What will the final cost be?
As Lawmakers Report Exposure, Congress Grapples With Virus Response

The New York Times

March 10, 2020

With multiple lawmakers reporting potential exposure to the coronavirus on Monday, Congress faced difficult questions about whether to curtail its activities in the coming days, a step leaders are resisting even as fears rise.
Why Block Impeachment Witnesses? Republicans Have Many Reasons

The New York Times

January 31, 2020

In trying to fend off Democratic demands for new witnesses in the impeachment trial of President Trump, Senate Republicans have offered an array of reasons for rejecting them. Democrats have just as vigorously contested the Republican arguments.
McConnell Prefers to Hold ’Em, but Also Knows When to Fold ’Em

The New York Times

January 23, 2020

Senator Mitch McConnell never backs down — unless he has to. Facing a rare revolt from a wide selection of Senate Republicans this week over the rules for President Trump’s impeachment trial, Mr. McConnell swiftly surrendered.
Echoes of Kavanaugh Fight as Bolton Complicates Impeachment Trial Plans

The New York Times

January 8, 2020

A reluctant witness finally expresses willingness to step forward in a bitter Senate fight.
Compelling Testimony, but No Minds Changed So Far

The New York Times

November 14, 2019

Despite no sign of cracks in the Republican wall, the view on Capitol Hill was that Democrats mounted a strong performance in their first public impeachment hearing, much more effective than their questioning in July of Robert S.
For Once, Republicans Break With Trump, but Not on Impeachment

The New York Times

October 9, 2019

Consistently assailed for refusing to stand up to the president, Senate Republicans this week briefly found their voices, bombarding Mr. Trump with public complaints over his Syria decision.
After Resisting, McConnell and Senate G.O.P. Back Election Security Funding

The New York Times

September 20, 2019

Facing mounting criticism for blocking proposals to bolster election security, Senator Mitch McConnell on Thursday threw his weight behind a new infusion of $250 million to help states guard against outside interference in the 2020 voting.
Senate Democrats Try to Corner Republicans on Border Emergency

The New York Times

September 11, 2019

Senate Democrats are demanding a fresh vote to terminate President Trump’s national emergency at the southwestern border, moving to force vulnerable Republicans facing re-election next year to choose between siding with the president to fund a border
Joe Biden Expresses Regret to Anita Hill, but She Says ‘I’m Sorry’ Is Not Enough

The New York Times

April 26, 2019

Joe Biden knew Anita Hill was going to be an issue for him. So a few weeks ago, as he prepared for his presidential announcement, he reached out to her through an intermediary and arranged a telephone call, hoping to assuage her.
Trump’s Stonewalling Takes Clash Between Branches to a New Level

The New York Times

April 25, 2019

President Trump is definitely building a wall — but it is between the White House and the House of Representatives. In the aftermath of Robert S.
Mueller Findings Kick Off a Political Tug of War That’s Only Just Beginning

The New York Times

April 19, 2019

Minutes after the Justice Department released the special counsel’s report on the inquiry into Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible obstruction of justice by President Trump, Representative Kevin McCarthy, the House Republican leade
As Shutdown Persists, New Congress Opens With Celebration and Uncertainty

The New York Times

January 4, 2019

It was a festive but awkward opening of the new Congress.
It Took Quite a Push, but McConnell Finally Allows Criminal Justice Vote

The New York Times

December 13, 2018

I was wrong about Mitch McConnell. I doubted he would ever put a criminal justice measure that divided Republicans and ran counter to his conservative political instincts on the floor for a vote. But Mr.
Susan Collins, Standing Alone, Makes Her Case for Kavanaugh

The New York Times

October 6, 2018

She made perhaps the best Republican case so far for the embattled judge, one that essentially sealed his promotion to the high court, even though her vote will haunt her politically for the remainder of her career, and quickly drew the fury of the l
New Kavanaugh Disclosure Shows Little Sign of Impeding His Nomination

The New York Times

September 15, 2018

Sudden new revelations in Supreme Court confirmation fights are not new. Anita Hill’s accusations of sexual harassment against Clarence Thomas surfaced after his initial hearings had concluded. Justice Neil M.
Why a Predictable Supreme Court Fight Is a Sign of a Broken Process

The New York Times

September 1, 2018

The Senate on Tuesday will begin what is expected to be a contentious but predictable Supreme Court showdown under a judicial confirmation process that appears to be almost irreversibly damaged and polarized.
Denied a filibuster, Democrats eye other tactics in Supreme Court fight

The New York Times

June 29, 2018

This truly will be a Supreme Court confirmation like none before.
Democrats strengthen House takeover prospects in primary voting

The New York Times

June 7, 2018

Democrats enhanced their prospects for winning control of the House with Tuesday’s coast-to-coast primary results, skirting potential calamity in California and lining up likely gains in New Jersey and possible victories in Iowa and New Mexico.
Usually reliable and cooperative, centrist House Republicans rebel

The New York Times

May 24, 2018

Centrist House Republicans have always been like the dependable partner in a turbulent relationship — slightly dull, predictable, the one who remembers family birthdays and pays the bills.
Push for special counsel bill shows G.O.P.’s rising fear Mueller will be fired

The New York Times

April 20, 2018

Senator Mitch McConnell’s unilateral declaration this week that he would not allow a vote on legislation to protect the special counsel, Robert S. Mueller III, provoked outrage from Democrats who said Mr.
Broad Spending Bills Here to Stay as Long as Congressional Dysfunction Reigns

The New York Times

March 30, 2018

President Trump insisted he will never again sign a huge catchall spending measure of the sort he just grudgingly approved to fund the government. But he will probably have little choice if he wants to keep the government open in the future.
Facing a Democratic wave, Republicans refuse to throw Trump overboard

The New York Times

March 15, 2018

If Republicans and President Trump are going down to defeat in November’s midterms, they are evidently going down together.

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