Harrisbacked Filibuster Change Would Break the Senate Mcconnell Says

Cruz on McConnell’s replacement: I want a 'leader who changes how the Senate operates'

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said he hopes whoever replaces Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) atop the Senate GOP is someone who will change “how the Senate operates.” “I want to see a ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Lee says Senate GOP leadership candidates must call out McConnell for Trump criticism

Utah Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) is calling on Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), the two frontrunners to succeed Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

McConnell exposes deep anti-Trump sentiment within Senate GOP

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) has tried to mend his relationship with former President Trump, but newly reported comments reveal how deeply his personal animosity toward Trump ran ...

Politics - The Hill - October 18

Who will replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader? It remains deeply uncertain

Senate Republicans vying to replace longtime leader Mitch McConnell have been crossing the country to campaign and fundraise for colleagues, making their final arguments before an important ...

Trump 2.0 would need 53 GOP senators for a ‘truly reliable’ majority, analyst says

If Republican nominee Donald Trump is elected president, he would need 53 GOP senators to have a “truly reliable” Senate majority, reckons one analyst. With a Kamala Harris presidency, certain GOP ...

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

This policy gap is harming Americans’ health — and finances, doctor group warns

Compared to other industrialized countries, the U.S. has “been behind for quite a while, so the time is definitely now” for these changes, a pediatrician told MarketWatch.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

McConnell says Pelosi has done 'pretty good job' as ex-Speaker

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday he thinks Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) has done a “pretty good job” transitioning out of her House leadership role and suggested he would ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

In 'The Price of Power,' McConnell says Trump's MAGA movement is 'completely wrong'

New book chronicles McConnell's increasing dissatisfaction with Trump leading up to the 2020 election and in the days that followed.

Johnson and McConnell: Harris calling Trump ‘fascist’ could invite assassination attempt

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) issued a joint statement Friday condemning Vice President Harris for saying she believes former President Trump is a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Communication expert breaks down Wisconsin Senate debate performances

ABC News' Jay O’Brien speaks with Michael Chad Hoeppner to unpack the Wisconsin Senate debate between Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde.

Breaking down the Senate and House races that could shift power for Congress

The race for the White House is at the top of the ticket this Election Day, but down-ballot congressional races could have a profound impact on the future of the country as well. CBS News ...

Tillis warns conservatives’ 'unwise' reforms would 'weaken' Senate GOP

North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis (R) circulated a “Dear Colleague” letter Tuesday warning that some of the reforms being pushed by Senate conservatives would only weaken the next Senate Republican ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

GOP: Anything short of 52-seat Senate majority would be a 'failure'

Republicans believe that they are in prime shape to win at least 52 seats in the Senate with only days to go until Election Day. The GOP has long been favored to win back the upper chamber, but ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Would raising employer National Insurance break Labour's pledge?

If the chancellor decides to increase NI for employers in the Budget would that be going back on previous promises?

What would Trump and Harris do on energy, environment and climate change?

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are offering a stark contrast for voters when it comes to policies on fighting climate change, developing energy and protecting the environment. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

McConnell called Trump 'stupid' and 'despicable' in private after the 2020 election, a new book says

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said after the 2020 election that then-President Donald Trump was “stupid as well as being ill-tempered” and a “despicable human being."

Entertainment - ABC News - October 17

Mitch McConnell privately called Trump a 'despicable human' and unfit for office, new book says

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has endorsed Donald Trump for president this year but privately called him "stupid" and unfit for office.

Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse

Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists

Here's who would benefit from Trump's proposed tax break on car loan interest

A tax deduction on car-loan interest proposed by former president Donald Trump would likely benefit wealthier taxpayers who buy expensive cars, experts said.

Business - CNBC - October 14

No 10 rejects claims PM received Taylor Swift tickets as ‘thank you’ for security measures – as it happened

Downing St says decisions over protection for the singer were up to Scotland Yard and not the government. Keir Starmer has has welcomed private investment of £550m to make it easier for people to ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Would Carolina Panthers trade Bryce Young? Jets break losing streak & stock up Jalen Hurts | Inside Coverage

Jason Fitz, Charles Robinson & Frank Schwab break down the Houston Texans and New York Jets game, look at potential trades ahead of the deadline & share insight from C Rob's Week 8 QB Room.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 3 days ago

'Inevitable' England would 'plateau' says Stanway

Bayern Munich midfielder Georgia Stanway says it is "inevitable" England would "plateau at some point" having raised expectations.

Would hiring Ruben Amorim fix Manchester United? Sporting's manager is a good fit, but more needs to change

United have approached Sporting about their manager, but he'll need help to turn United around

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

A Candidate for U.S. Senate Says He Was Shot in War. Was He?

Tim Sheehy, a Republican running for U.S. Senate in Montana, says he has a bullet in his arm from Afghanistan. But new questions have been raised about his account.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Bots Linked to China Target Republican House and Senate Candidates, Microsoft Says

Chinese influence operations have focused less on this year’s presidential race and more on down-ballot races.

Tech - The New York Times - October 23

Budget watchdog will break impartiality, claims Hunt

The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".

Climate change worsened deadly Nepal floods, scientists say

World - Yahoo News - October 16

Moldova says 'Yes' to pro-EU constitutional changes by tiny margin

Moldovans vote narrowly to push on with EU membership and reject keeping close ties to Russia.

Tim Walz says Trump is 'spiraling down,' pitches Harris' message of change

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said Donald Trump is "spiraling down" after being asked on ABC's "The View" about the former president's recent lewd comments.

We must learn lessons from history, King tells Commonwealth

Some Commonwealth countries have called for the UK to pay reparations for its historic role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Effort to tackle climate change wildly off track, says UN

The world is wildly off track in tackling climate change, the UN says, as CO2 in the atmosphere accumulates faster than ever

World "miles short' of emissions goals to curb climate change, U.N. says

Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere reached record highs in 2023, the U.N. warned, with countries falling "miles short" of what is needed to curb devastating global warming.

Rental homes supply will be hit by Budget stamp duty changes, say landlords

Levy on second homes and buy-to-lets raised from 3 per cent to 5 per cent

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Harrisbacked Filibuster Change Would Break the Senate Mcconnell Says

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