The Senate’s marathon elections debate is dividing Republicans, not Democrats
So far discussions of the SAVE America Act are falling short of the “talking filibuster” conservatives are demanding.
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La Shawn Ford wins Dem primary to succeed Illinois Rep. Danny Davis
The state representative is the favorite to win in November after emerging from a contentious, expensive race for Illinois’ deep-blue 7th district.
Senate launches debate on SAVE America Act with endgame uncertain
The bill is at the center of an intense GOP fight over the “talking filibuster.”
Senate bills survive
Threats from some hard-right House Republicans to block any Senate bill until the SAVE America Act passes appear to be falling flat. A bill from Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to reauthorize small business grant programs passed 345-41 Tuesday, a day after another Senate bill, aimed at recovering Nazi-looted art, passed on a voice vote. Original
White House releases DHS funding offer
The Trump administration identified five policy points it is willing to codify.
Republicans hope Mullin will turn the page at DHS from Noem. Democrats aren’t buying it.
The top Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security Committee assured reporters the Oklahoma Republican would face “robust” questions at his confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
House members to get classified briefing on expiring spy law
Section 702 surveillance powers expire next month.