What Warnock’s victory means for U.S. Democrats

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s term and helping cap an underwhelming midterm cycle for the GOP in the last major vote of the year. Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock's second runoff … Continue reading What Warnock’s victory means for U.S. Democrats

Democrat Wins Arizona Elections against Trump’s candidate

Democrat Adrian Fontes won the top elections post in Arizona on Friday, defeating a Republican rival who attended the Jan. 6 rally that preceded the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol and who said he would not have certified Joe Biden’s win in the state. Democratic Adrian Fontes, candidate for Arizona Secretary of State, speaks at … Continue reading Democrat Wins Arizona Elections against Trump’s candidate

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Impeaching an ex-president is a bad and totally unconstitutional move – Trump adviser

Former U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly parted ways on Saturday with the two lead lawyers working on his defense for his Senate impeachment trial, a source familiar with the situation said, leaving Trump’s legal strategy in disarray. Butch Bowers and Deborah Barberi, two South Carolina lawyers, are no longer on Trump’s team, the source said … Continue reading Impeaching an ex-president is a bad and totally unconstitutional move – Trump adviser

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Trump makes late move to lower cost of prescription drugs

Trying to close out major unfinished business, the Trump administration issued regulations Friday that could lower the prices Americans pay for many prescription drugs. But in a time of political uncertainty, it’s hard to say whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges from the pharmaceutical industry or whether a Biden dministration would accept, amend or try … Continue reading Trump makes late move to lower cost of prescription drugs

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Trump Impeachment: A ‘dirty game’ between Democrats and Republicans

Monday’s hearing on Donald Trump's excesses was punctuated by shouting and recriminations from fellow Republicans who are unhappy with the process they said was unfair. Republicans accused Democrats of embarking on a politically driven mission to oust Trump from office without direct evidence he had abused his power, obstructed Congress or committed other impeachable offenses. … Continue reading Trump Impeachment: A ‘dirty game’ between Democrats and Republicans

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US Democrats presenting 2 articles of impeachment against Donald Trump

Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives were expected to unveil two articles of impeachment against Republican President Donald Trump on Tuesday, a senior Democratic aide said, setting the stage for a possible vote this week on impeachment. The House aide spoke on condition of anonymity on Monday night and declined to give any details. … Continue reading US Democrats presenting 2 articles of impeachment against Donald Trump

Solution to government shutdown is so ‘simple’ – Trump

  With the government mired in shutdown week four, President Donald Trump rejected a short-term legislative fix and dug in for more combat, declaring he would "never ever back down." Trump rejected a suggestion to reopen the government for several weeks while negotiations would continue with Democrats over his demands for $5.7 billion for a … Continue reading Solution to government shutdown is so ‘simple’ – Trump

1.5T Tax Bill: The U.S. Senate knew exactly what to do against Obamacare

In a landmark accomplishment on Saturday, the U.S. Senate did what had to be gone by approving a sweeping tax overhaul which repeals the requirement that all Americans obtain health insurance. This achievement brings President Donald Trump and the Republicans closer to their goal of eliminating taxes on businesses, families, and corporations with a bag … Continue reading 1.5T Tax Bill: The U.S. Senate knew exactly what to do against Obamacare

U.S. Tax Bill: Chaos rules Republicans and Democrats in Congress

Most U.S. senators with democratic inclinations have expressed concerns about the Republican tax bill in the Senate since Wednesday, when a procedural motion to formally open debate on the measure was approved. President Donald Trump admitted the Republican tax plan will definitely cost him a "fortune" although no evidence was provided to back the statement. … Continue reading U.S. Tax Bill: Chaos rules Republicans and Democrats in Congress