Senate GOP Pans Trump Call To Terminate Constitution
<p>Former President Trump’s weekend call to terminate parts of the U.S. Constitution in order to overturn the 2020 election results was met with derision and opposition by Senate Republicans on Monday. </p> <p>“I think it’s ridiculous talk,” Sen. <a class="person-popover__link" href="https://thehill.com/people/shelley-moore-capito/" _mce_href="https://thehill.com/people/shelley-moore-capito/">Shelley Moore Capito </a>(W.Va.), a newly minted member of GOP leadership. “To besmirch our dedication to the […]
Senate GOP Pans Trump Call To Terminate Constitution
Former President Trump’s weekend call to terminate parts of the U.S. Constitution in order to overturn the 2020 election results was met with derision and opposition by Senate Republicans on Monday. “I think it’s ridiculous talk,” Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (W.Va.), a newly minted member of GOP leadership. “To besmirch our dedication to the Constitution is ridiculous.” […]
Trump Calls To Suspend Constitution, White House Fires Back
<p>The White House on Saturday blasted former President Donald Trump, after he suggested on his Truth Social platform that the Constitution be suspended due to what he called the “massive fraud” of the 2020 election.</p> <p>Trump’s posts came after Twitter’s new owner, Elon Musk, released information about Twitter's role in limiting access to a story […]
US Secretary Of State Blinken: 'We Will Object To Any Move To Annex The West Bank'
<p>United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the left-wing pro-Israel lobby J Street's annual conference, stating: "We will object to any move to annex the West Bank. We have to allow the Palestinian youth to at least imagine a better future."</p> <p>"We fully respect the democratic choice of the Israeli people and congratulate Benjamin […]
Appeals Court Halts Trump Special Master Appointment In Mar-a-Lago Case
<p>An appeals court on Thursday ruled that the appointment of a special master after the search of former President Trump’s Florida home was improper, determining that a lower court could not limit the Justice Department investigation into the mishandling of White House records at Mar-a-Lago. </p> <p>“The law is clear. We cannot write a rule that allows any subject of […]
Senate Votes To Avert Costly Rail Strike
<p>The Senate voted Thursday to avert a costly nationwide rail strike next week that lawmakers in both parties worried would shut down much of the economy and further add to inflation. </p> <p>Senators voted 80 to 15 for a House-passed bill to implement the labor agreement between freight rail carriers and unionized workers brokered by […]
Supreme Court To Weigh Biden Bid To Restore Student Debt Relief Plan
<p>The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to review the <a class="person-popover__link" href="https://thehill.com/people/biden/" _mce_href="https://thehill.com/people/biden/">Biden </a>administration’s effort to reinstate its student debt relief plan, but the justices declined to immediately revive the program.</p> <p>In a brief unsigned order, the court indicated it would hear arguments in the case in February.</p> <p>The move comes after the administration urged the Supreme […]
In Historic Vote, Democrats Pick Jeffries To Replace Pelosi As Party Leader
<p>House Democrats on Wednesday elected Rep. <a class="person-popover__link" href="https://thehill.com/people/hakeem-jeffries/" _mce_href="https://thehill.com/people/hakeem-jeffries/">Hakeem Jeffries </a>(N.Y.) to head the party in the next Congress, marking a generational shift after 20 years under the reign of Rep. <a class="person-popover__link" href="https://thehill.com/people/nancy-pelosi/" _mce_href="https://thehill.com/people/nancy-pelosi/">Nancy Pelosi </a>(Calif.) while making Jeffries the first Black figure to lead either party in Congress in the nation’s history. </p> <p>The shift was no […]
Hogan To Gather With Supporters Amid White House Speculation
<p>Term-limited Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan was holding fundraisers for future political activity Wednesday at events where the Republican is expected to talk about his eight years as governor, as well as plans for the future.</p> <p>Hogan, who leaves office in January, has positioned himself to run as a legitimate alternative to former President Donald Trump, […]
House Passes Bill To Avert Rail Strike, Provide Workers Paid Sick Leave
<p>The House passed a bill on Wednesday to avert a railway strike, taking the first major step in avoiding a walkout of workers that would have drastic effects on the U.S. economy as it heads into the holiday season.</p> <p>The chamber passed the resolution in a 290-137 vote, sending it to the Senate for consideration […]