Epstein Secrets

t of its longest war." Administration officials "briefed senators on the situation behind closed doors Monday and faced what Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) described as 'tough' questions." Battle For Kandahar Emerging As Key To Conflict. Looking at the situation in Kandahar, the New York Times

bt limit's omission from the budget tees up a future cross-aisle fight over the debt." The Hill (8/9, Carney, 5.69M) reports Senate Minority Leader McConnell "doubled down Monday on his warning that Republicans won't help raise the debt ceiling." McConnell said, "Here's the comedy, they won't let Republi

the bipartisan bill without passage of that far larger package." But, at the same time, "half a dozen moderate Democrats, including Representatives Jared Golden of Maine and Josh Gottheimer of New Jersey, circulated a letter over the weekend calling" on House Speaker Pelosi "to ensure a swift vote on the bi

ve emerged as a litmus test for Democrats seeking the White House," Elf rink reports. "Last week, reports that ancestors of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) owned slaves raised questions about whether those historical crimes are relevant for politicians weighing the issue today. McConnell, who o

Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) owned slaves raised questions about whether those historical crimes are relevant for politicians weighing the issue today. McConnell, who opposes reparations, has denied that his family's legacy should impact his stance, noting that tracing the history of slaveholding is complex

Peterson (D-Minn.), who represents the most Trump-friendly district (Trump won it by 31 points) of any Democrat." The only other crossover was Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), who "split the baby" by voting for the first article on abuse of power but against the second article on obstruction of Congress. Trump

olding the articles, noting it hardly counts as leverage to deny the GOP the ability to remove a president that the party wants to keep in place." Mitch McConnell, who has resisted allowing any witnesses to testify, joked that the trial will be "good therapy" for senators: "Just one thing that may make senator

ty leader told conservative radio host I M Hewitt. "They have to sit there quietly and listen. ... This'll be good therapy for a number of them." McConnell also pushed through the confirmation of 13 more federal judges as the House debated on Wednesday, CNN notes. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court wa

Peterson (D-Minn.), who represents the most Trump-friendly district (Trump won it by 31 points) of any Democrat." The only other crossover was Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine), who "split the baby" by voting for the first article on abuse of power but against the second article on obstruction of Congress. Trump