The Senate Democrats say that they'll accept a GOP compromise about the debt limit to end the standoff. This will temporarily avert the catastrophic default on the United States debt. According to a source, Mitch McConnell floated an offer to break stalemate amid fears that Democrats Manchin and Sinema may flip under pressure and agree to gut the filibuster. ... Show More
Jan 2021
Republicans Cry Unconstitutional
The impeachment trial process begins today, and 45 Republicans have already suggested they believe it may be unconstitutional. David Chalian explains why they're taking that approach, plus, how Minority Leader Mitch McConnell walked away without a win from negotiations over the S ... Show More
9m 40s
Sep 2019
3 House Committees Now Threatening Subpoenas After Pres. Trump Admits Talking To Ukraine About Biden, As Democrats Call Whistleblower Complaint "Tipping Point" For Impeaching Pres. Trump
3 Committees Threaten Subpoenas, Dem Schumer Calls For Hearings "To Determine Exactly What Prompted The Whistleblower To File This Urgent Complaint"; Senate GOP Leader Mcconnell Accuses Schumer Of Trying To "Politicize" Whistleblower Complaint Investigation; Senate GOP Leader Mcc ... Show More
41m 7s
Feb 2024
Major bipartisan border deal tanked by Senate Republicans
Senate Republicans blocked a major bipartisan border deal and foreign aid package. Sen. James Lankford, one of the GOP’s most conservative members, helped craft the deal that would have established restrictive border measures, something Republicans have demanded be part of the bi ... Show More
43m 49s
May 2023
Playing chicken with the debt ceiling
<p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Congress and President Biden have five weeks to strike a deal on raising the debt ceiling, according to a new projection from the Treasury Department. Otherwise, the country will need to brace for an ... Show More
19m 29s