Like Senators, Americans are split on whether Trump should be convicted during second impeachment trial
47% say he should be, 40% believe he shouldn't
Like the Senate, Americans are split on whether the former president should be convicted.
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'Republicans haven't taken COVID-19 seriously from the beginning:' Governor's office responds to plans to overturn mask mandate
A spokesperson for Gov. Tony Evers is responding to the state legislature's plans to introduce a resolution that would reverse the governor's statewide mask mandate, saying Republicans in the state legislature continue to hinder the state's response to the pandemic.
Sen. David Perdue concedes to Jon Ossoff in race that gives control of U.S. Senate to Democrats
Republican David Perdue has conceded his loss to Democrat Jon Ossoff.
Rep. Mark Pocan says he won't run for Sen. Ron Johnson's seat in 2022
The Madison Democrat announced Monday he would not be seeking a jump to the Senate.
What Wisconsin politicians are saying about President Trump's State of the Union
President Donald Trump delivered the State of the Union address Tuesday night before a joint session of Congress.
Clock ticking as lawmakers move to avoid government shutdown
Lawmakers are largely in a state of suspense as negotiators prepare for a very big week on the spending talks to avoid a potential government shutdown.
Jeff Sessions to announce run for Senate
Former Attorney General Jeff Sessions will announce Thursday a campaign for his old US Senate seat, according to a GOP official familiar with the plan, a decision that could roil the Republican primary and provide the ultimate test of President Donald Trump's sway over his supporters.
How the last chief justice handled an impeachment trial
Two decades ago, Chief Justice William Rehnquist captured unprecedented attention as he presided over the Senate trial of a president, a role that would fall to Chief Justice John Roberts if the US House were to impeach President Donald Trump and a Senate trial were launched.
Senate Republican leaders say budget deal vote Thursday as GOP struggles to find support among its
Senate Republican leaders are struggling to secure a majority of their conference to vote for a massive budget deal, something that could be an embarrassment for President Donald Trump, especially after House Republicans voted en masse against the deal his administration cut.
Top Senate Dems align with Pelosi amid party divide over impeachment
The top two Senate Democrats are siding with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in her resistance to launching impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, even as a growing number of Democrats in both chambers are demanding a formal inquiry.
Stewart, first responders vow to keep pressure on McConnell
Comedian and activist Jon Stewart says the fight is not over for 9/11 first responders after the House of Representatives passed legislation Friday to extend funding for the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund until 2090.
Democrats raise concerns about Air Force probe of top general
Two Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee are raising concerns about the US Air Force's investigation clearing four-star General John Hyten, President Donald Trump's nominee to become vice chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, of allegations of sexual misconduct.
Amy McGrath announces bid to take on Mitch McConnell in 2020
Kentucky Democrat Amy McGrath, a former fighter pilot who rose to national prominence last year in her failed campaign for Congress against Republican Andy Barr, is turning her sights on a new target: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Judge says Dems can begin collecting Trump financial records
A federal judge told US House and Senate Democrats they can begin collecting financial evidence this week about Donald Trump's businesses for a lawsuit.
Senators reach deal on emergency border funding
The top two appropriators in the US Senate have reached an agreement on a $4.6 billion funding package to address the influx of migrants at the southern border that has been deemed a
Trump's GOP critics in Senate mum on Weld 2020 bid
Several Senate Republicans, who have been at odds with President Donald Trump, won't say if they'd consider backing his new primary opponent, Bill Weld.
Biden letters reveal support of segregationists in busing fight
Joe Biden's road to a third presidential bid has been lined with a series of explanations and apologies, illustrating the challenges of preparing a long record of public service for fresh scrutiny under the spotlight of the 2020 campaign.
Four Republican senators say they'd vote 'no' on Cain
Four Republican senators say they'll oppose Herman Cain's Federal Reserve board candidacy, essentially sinking the former Republican presidential candidate's chances before he's even been formally nominated.
House, Senate Dems introduce proposal to repeal Trump travel ban
Congressional Democrats are making a fresh push to repeal President Donald Trump's travel ban that predominantly targets Muslim-majority countries.
Barr: Mueller did not ask for conclusion on obstruction of justice
Attorney General William Barr said special counsel Robert Mueller did not ask him or Congress to come to a determination on whether President Donald Trump obstructed justice, but that he made a conclusion there wasn't a case to prosecute because "that's generally how the Department of Justice works."
Cory Booker to introduce reparations commission bill in Senate
Sen. Cory Booker announced Monday he will take the lead in the Senate on a proposal that would establish a commission to study possible reparations, an idea that has emerged as a key policy question in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary and won broad support from the candidates.
Sen. Michael Bennet fighting prostate cancer
Sen. Michael Bennet revealed on Wednesday he's been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will have surgery during the congressional recess that begins on April 11.
Bill aims to let DACA recipients work on Capitol Hill
Democrats want recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to be able to work on Capitol Hill.
Dems block resolution to change Senate rules setting up nuclear option
Senate Democrats blocked a Republican resolution Tuesday to reduce debate time for most presidential nominees.
