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Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio is, on paper, an odd fit in the core group of about a dozen senators in talks to extend Obamacare credits that lapsed Jan. 1. Most are well-known bipartisan dealmakers, such as Republican Susan Collins and Democrat Jeanne Shaheen.
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Handful of Republicans join Democrats to force Senate check on Trump’s war powers in Venezuela
A small bloc of Senate Republicans has delivered a notable rebuke of President Donald Trump just days after his operation ousting Venezuela’s leader, voting to advance a resolution that would limit future US military force in the nation without Congress’ approval.
WASHINGTON—Senate Republican negotiators say they are closing in on a deal with Democrats to extend and overhaul the federal health-insurance subsidies that expired at the end of last year, though language related to abortion coverage remains a major sticking point.
The vote reflected the growing unease over the lack of congressional notification and how the administration plans to manage the transition.
And in fact, CNN’s Annie Grayer reported Friday on how Trump’s threats after the Senate war powers vote actually dissuaded some House Republicans from voting to override Trump’s vetoes. Clearly, Trump’s wrath still matters.
Several Senate Republicans are seeking to rein in President Trump’s plans for Venezuela amid concerns the president may deploy thousands of U.S. troops to South America. The vote last week to
S.C., signaled readiness for reconciliation as Republicans explore legislative response to Minnesota fraud investigation findings.
Georgia Senate Republicans have proposed a plan to eliminate the state income tax, starting with lower-income earners.
Republican Sen. Roger Marshall (Kan.) is questioning whether a criminal investigation by the Department of Justice into whether Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell lied to Congress when he
N.C., made clear that the holds were not about the ICE-related shooting in Minnesota, but instead over two ignored invitations for the head of DHS to appear before the Senate.