Tag: Lisa Murkowski
After missing deadline, DOJ says it may need a ‘few more weeks’ to finish releasing Epstein files
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department said Wednesday that it may need a “few more weeks" to release all of its records on the late...
Democrats say Trump needs to be involved in shutdown talks. He’s shown little interest in doing so
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump is showing little urgency to broker a compromise that would end the government shutdown, even as Democrats insist no...
Speaker Johnson keeps the House away as he fights to end the government shutdown
WASHINGTON – Mike Johnson is the speaker of a House that is no longer in session.The Republican leader sent lawmakers home three weeks ago...
Thune says a shutdown can still be avoided if Democrats ‘dial back’ their demands
WASHINGTON – Senate Majority Leader John Thune is rejecting Democratic demands on health care as unserious but says a government shutdown is still “avoidable”...
Senate considering nomination of ex-Trump defense lawyer for lifetime appointment to appeals court
WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly voted on Tuesday to begin considering the nomination of former Trump lawyer Emil Bove for a lifetime appointment as...
The House is poised to OK Trump’s $9 billion cut to public broadcasting and foreign aid
WASHINGTON – The House is expected late Thursday to approve President Donald Trump's request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and...
