Don't bet on the 'no matter what'..... There won't be a vote if the Republicans don't have the vote to confirm.... The GOP is staking Kavanaugh’s prospects to his hearing later this week, when he and Christine Blasey Ford will testify publicly about her allegations that … [Read more...] about McConnell threatens a vote no matter what on Kavanaugh…
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Ford agrees to testify in front of Senate Committee Thursday…With Conditions ….
Christine Blasey Ford’s lawyer has been negotiating with the US Senate staff on testimony to given to the US Senate Judiciary Committee.... Ford would appear before the committee by maybe Thursday is certain conditions are met.... One of them is that Kavanaugh NOT be in the … [Read more...] about Ford agrees to testify in front of Senate Committee Thursday…With Conditions ….
Senate Democrats go along with confirming more of Trump’s judges….
While Donald Trump hasn't gotten his wall from Congress? He HAS been able to appoint and get confirmed a record number of Federal judges..... There is a howl going up right now because Senate Minority leader Chuck Schumer has agreed to by-pass a Senate time rule and get … [Read more...] about Senate Democrats go along with confirming more of Trump’s judges….
The Senate has a GOP/Democratic agreement on spending….The House?
In reaction to Trump's threats to shut down the government and beat up the economy with his trade wars? Republican Majority Leader McConnell has moved to sit-down with Democratic Minority Leader Schumer and forge agreements on spending bills.... The House is a different … [Read more...] about The Senate has a GOP/Democratic agreement on spending….The House?
McConnell grows annoyed at Schumer’s delay tactics on Supreme Court pick…
Democrats do NOT have the votes to stop Brett Kavanaugh from getting confirmed to the US Supreme Court.... But using US Senate rules? Democratic Minority Leader Schumer CAN stall the vote by asking for time to review past actions of Kavanaugh, who has been a Federal … [Read more...] about McConnell grows annoyed at Schumer’s delay tactics on Supreme Court pick…
Senate Majority leader aims to have Kavanaugh confirmed to the Supreme’s by Oct. 1….
The Republican Majority leader seems to want to take no chances with the November midterm elections i9n packing the court to be friendly to conservatives.... Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Friday that he expects the Senate to vote on Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme … [Read more...] about Senate Majority leader aims to have Kavanaugh confirmed to the Supreme’s by Oct. 1….
Donald Trump can’t shake Mueller’s prying and Other mounting legal trouble’s….
No matter how many distractions that come his way? Donald Trump has piling up legal issues... So of which COULD cost him his job..... As much as he squirms? Things keep coming at him.... Oh, and his party people, afraid of his wrath and their own jobs? Worry … [Read more...] about Donald Trump can’t shake Mueller’s prying and Other mounting legal trouble’s….
US Senate will work thru August….
I guess the guy wants to try to get stuff done before the Democrats possibly getting the House and braking up the easy House/Senate Republican majority thing? The Senate had been expected to leave town on August 3 for a four-week break and not return to Washington until early … [Read more...] about US Senate will work thru August….