There’s a reason Democrats treat the senator from West Virginia with deference: He’s their 50th vote.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine Sens. Collins, King on right side of impeachment vote
But the acquittal leaves too many unanswered questions for the country to be able to move on.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Alabama U.S. Sen. Shelby, a senior Republican, announces he won’t seek a 7th term
His stepping down will leave a power void for the region and will set off a free-for-all primary.
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Commentary: Damning legal brief makes it even more obvious why Senate must convict Trump
The case against the former president doesn’t require any special effects.
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Our View: Congress must focus relief on those hit the hardest
If lawmakers fail to do enough for low-income Americans, both individuals and the economy will face long-term consequences.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
Vermont Sen. Leahy, presiding over impeachment trial, has reputation for fairness
The Democrat beginning his 47th year in the U.S. Senate ‘takes the issue of the law and justice very, very seriously,’ said Sen. Bernie Sanders, a fellow Vermonter.
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House delivers article of impeachment to Senate, testing Trump’s sway over Republicans
More Republicans’ passions appear to have cooled since the insurrection of Jan. 6.
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Jim Fossel: A path forward in a divided Senate
The pressure is going to be on members of both parties to meet in the middle and govern.
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Democrats ask ethics panel to investigate Sens. Cruz, Hawley
Seven Democratic senators have asked the Senate Ethics Committee to determine whether the senators failed to put loyalty ‘to the highest moral principles and to country above loyalty to persons, party, or Government department.’
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For new Pentagon chief, challenge of rooting out racism is personal
Lloyd Austin, a retired four-star Army general, won Senate confirmation Friday as the first black secretary of defense.