Senate Democrats approved a budget resolution early Wednesday morning that will allow them to pass a $3.5 trillion spending plan without GOP support later this year.
After the release of a major U.N. report, President Biden and his Democratic allies in Congress are pinning their hopes of addressing climate change on passage of infrastructure and budget bills.
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) blocked the quick confirmation of dozens of State Department nominees on Wednesday morning, guaranteeing that they will stay in limbo until next month when the Senate returns from its summer break.
The recess has provided the select committee staff with the time to get well acquainted with precedents set by previous GOP efforts – and equipped to conduct a thorough and professionalized investigation.
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is setting up a new voting rights and election reform fight for September after Republicans blocked quick action on a series of measures.