Unfortunately, U.S. ties with oil-rich Saudi Arabia keep the House – and Donald Trump – from taking action.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Jim Fossel: Senate should be wary of U.N. nominee
At least on paper, President Trump’s pick appears to be unqualified as U.S. ambassador.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
Senate condemns Saudi murder of journalist, votes to end U.S. involvement in Yemen
Thursday’s action is largely symbolic. The resolution is already dead in the House, where lawmakers blocked such a measure from being voted on this year.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Senators should try rejecting some of Trump’s atrocious nominees
They’d actually be doing the president and the public a favor, while showing Republicans do have spines after all.
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Republicans keep Mississippi Senate seat in divisive runoff election
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, whose ‘public hanging’ comment sparked outrage, defeats Democrat Mike Espy, a former U.S. agriculture secretary.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Kyrsten Sinema wins Arizona U.S. Senate seat, flipping it to the Democrats
Her win of the seat now held by Sen. Jeff Flake cements Arizona as a swing state after years of Republican dominance.
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Commentary: Kavanaugh debacle cost Democrats the Senate
Now Republicans have not only an expanded Senate majority, but also a pro-life majority.
Posted inElection 2018, Elections, Maine
Brakey reflects on Senate race loss, what comes next
The Auburn Republican, who fell short in his bid to unseat Sen. Angus King, says he may return to political activism, and doesn’t rule out another run for office.
Posted inElection 2018, Maine, Politics
Sen. King declares victory in re-election bid
The independent will return to the U.S. Senate for a second 6-year term. With three-quarters of precincts counted, he had 55 percent of the vote, ahead of Republican Eric Brakey, with 35 percent, and Democrat Zak Ringelstein, with 11 percent.
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Democrats take control of U.S. House while Republicans retain majority in Senate
Unseating at least 24 Republicans, Democrats will have the majority in the House for the first time since 2011.