Democrats Sorry to See McConnell Go as Biden Touts ‘Great Relationship’

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s announcement that he’s stepping down from Senate GOP leadership was met with expressions of regret and sympathy from top Democrats. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) Wednesday announcement that he’s stepping down as Senate GOP leader drew a flurry of reactions, with top Democrats expressing a mixture of regret that the Kentucky Republican is

With the Meter Running, Remedies to Stanch Declining Farm Income Idle in Stalled Farm Bill

US agricultural revenues decreased $80 billion in 2023 with lower 2024 earnings forecast, marking the nation’s ‘largest two-year decline’ ever in farm income. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates net farm income in 2023 decreased by 27.1 percent and that all agricultural sectors nationwide will generally see lower farmer incomes in 2024. If

Senate Republic blocks bill that would protect access to IVF nationwide

Washington — One Senate Republican on Wednesday scuttled a Democrat-led effort to pass legislation that would safeguard access to IVF nationwide.  The bill aims to preempt state efforts to restrict access to the fertility treatments since a ruling earlier the Alabama Supreme Court ruled earlier this month that frozen embryos could be considered children under a

Congressional leaders strike deal on government funding as shutdown looms

Johnson’s plan to avert partial shutdown Johnson unveils plan to avert partial government shutdown 02:20 Washington — Congressional leaders reached a deal Wednesday on a short-term funding extension to head off a partial government shutdown on Saturday.  The deal extends funding for some government agencies until March 8 and the rest until March 22.  It