#Tuberville hold on military promotions splits Republicans, draws Pentagon ire

#Tuberville hold on military promotions splits Republicans, draws Pentagon ire

Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R-Ala.) move to block more than 160 promotions for military officers and commanders over the Pentagon’s decision to provide service members with expanded access to abortion is dividing Republicans and drawing the ire of Defense Department officials. At issue for Tuberville is the Pentagon’s recently enacted policy that covers expenses and grants…

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#McConnell’s absence leaves colleagues wondering about GOP’s future

#McConnell’s absence leaves colleagues wondering about GOP’s future

McConnell’s absence leaves colleagues wondering about GOP’s future Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) extended absence from the Senate has stirred speculation among Republican senators over how much longer the 81-year-old senator will lead the Senate GOP conference.  There’s no word yet on McConnell’s date of return, but some lawmakers expect he may not come…

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#Tucker Carlson’s Jan. 6 footage sparks bipartisan outrage

#Tucker Carlson’s Jan. 6 footage sparks bipartisan outrage

Tucker Carlson’s Jan. 6 footage sparks bipartisan outrage Fox News host Tucker Carlson whipped up a firestorm Tuesday on Capitol Hill, sparking bipartisan backlash and igniting tensions with Capitol Police by downplaying the Jan. 6 Capitol riot on his prime-time program as “mostly peaceful chaos.” His show divided Republicans, with a number of GOP senators…

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#GOP senators slam Trump over dinner with white supremacist

#GOP senators slam Trump over dinner with white supremacist

GOP senators slam Trump over dinner with white supremacist Senate Republicans across the ideological spectrum slammed former President Trump for having dinner with Nick Fuentes, an outspoken white supremacist and antisemite, who broke bread with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate before Thanksgiving.   Republican senators regularly try to duck questions about Trump’s conduct or give…

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#The Respect for Marriage Act deserves our respect

#The Respect for Marriage Act deserves our respect

“The Respect for Marriage Act deserves our respect” In what we hope is a sign of more politically sensible times ahead, the Senate saw a strongly bipartisan “Yes” vote to advance the Respect for Marriage Act past a key procedural hurdle.  The bill — now likely to pass — is designed to make sure same-sex…

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#GOP Sen. Tillis backs challenger over Rep. Madison Cawthorn

#GOP Sen. Tillis backs challenger over Rep. Madison Cawthorn

“GOP Sen. Tillis backs challenger over Rep. Madison Cawthorn” Both of North Carolina’s Republican senators blasted GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn this week — with one publicly endorsing his primary challenger — after the freshman lawmaker faced scrutiny over claims that his colleagues regularly snort cocaine and throw orgies. “Unfortunately, Madison Cawthorn has fallen well short…

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