Senate historian Donald Ritchie to retire
Alexander Bolton - 03/06/15 06:00 AM EST
Ritchie joined the office as an associate historian in 1976.
Articles by Alexander Bolton
Democrats launch tax offensive
Alexander Bolton - 03/04/15 11:24 AM EST
A package of tax cuts unveiled Wednesday is aimed at middle-class families.
House chaos on DHS funding leaves GOP senators fuming
Alexander Bolton - 02/28/15 06:11 AM EST
Republicans in the upper chamber worry about a fight they consider a distraction.
Reid vows to block DHS conference
Alexander Bolton - 02/26/15 11:42 AM EST
Reid says Democrats won't talk about GOP changes to the clean Homeland Security bill.
McConnell ready to move ‘clean’ bill to avert Homeland Security shutdown
Alexander Bolton - 02/24/15 02:34 PM EST
McConnell said Senate may vote "very quickly" on the measure.
GOP gets bad news on ObamaCare repeal
Alexander Bolton - 02/24/15 06:00 AM EST
The Senate’s chief referee has dealt a significant setback to conservatives.
Senate Republicans eye new strategy in immigration fight
Alexander Bolton - 02/22/15 06:00 AM EST
They are considering a plan to split off legislation attacking Obama’s executive action.
Strickland’s coal policies dust up possible Senate bid
Alexander Bolton - 02/20/15 06:00 AM EST
Ted Strickland is the Democrats’ top prospect to take on Ohio GOP Sen. Rob Portman.
Cruz: Democrats to blame if DHS closes
Alexander Bolton - 02/18/15 06:29 PM EST
Texas Republican accuses Dems of trying to "hold DHS hostage."
Paul takes page from Clinton playbook
Alexander Bolton - 02/15/15 06:00 AM EST
The likely 2016 presidential candidate has been reaching across the aisle.
Senate to try again on House DHS bill
Alexander Bolton - 02/12/15 03:57 PM EST
Three previous procedural motions have all failed to win 60 votes.
McConnell will back Carter for Pentagon post
Alexander Bolton - 02/12/15 10:57 AM EST
GOP leader says support is conditioned on not withdrawing Afghanistan troops too quickly.
Fight versus ISIS roils 2016 field
Alexander Bolton - 02/12/15 06:00 AM EST
The issue could be a landmine for both GOP and Dem presidential hopefuls.
Senate GOP to huddle on force request
Alexander Bolton - 02/11/15 10:26 AM EST
Sen. Mitch McConnell said Republicans will review Obama's proposal "thoughtfully."
Republicans at odds over immigration
Alexander Bolton and Rebecca Shabad - 02/10/15 09:28 PM EST
Senate and House are fighting over who should go first to break the stalemate.
McConnell: ObamaCare taxes looming
Alexander Bolton - 02/10/15 10:44 AM EST
He criticized the law for making the “mind-numbingly complex tax code” even more complex.
Targeted GOP senator: ‘I will never vote with my reelection in mind’
Alexander Bolton - 02/10/15 06:00 AM EST
Sen. Ron Johnson (Wis.) is up for reelection this cycle, but he says he’s not changing.
Republican floats compromise on immigration
Alexander Bolton - 02/04/15 01:49 PM EST
The measure from Susan Collins would let Obama's executive action from 2012 stand.
McConnell plays obstruction card on Dems
Alexander Bolton - 02/04/15 11:48 AM EST
McConnell blasts Democratic senators for filibustering Homeland Security funding.
GOP seeks unity vs. Obama on DHS
Alexander Bolton and Rebecca Shabad - 02/03/15 08:55 PM EST
GOP plans to force Senate to repeatedly vote on reversing Obama's actions.
Senate Dems block legislation reversing immigration actions
Alexander Bolton - 02/03/15 02:57 PM EST
The bill would reverse Obama's executive actions on immigration.
Senator: States should have the power to require vaccinations
Alexander Bolton - 02/03/15 01:32 PM EST
Sen. Susan Collins said she is undecided about whether there should be a federal mandate.
GOP faces tough immigration vote
Alexander Bolton - 02/03/15 12:09 PM EST
The Senate is voting to consider legislation overturning Obama's actions on immigration.
McConnell to Dems: Stand up to Obama on immigration ‘power grab'
Alexander Bolton - 02/03/15 10:56 AM EST
The Senate majority leader called on Democrats to rise above "partisan temptations."
Flying coach with Rand Paul
Alexander Bolton - 02/03/15 06:00 AM EST
Paul cast himself as a regular Joe during an interview with The Hill at 23,000 feet.
Rand Paul casts eyes toward Texas
Alexander Bolton - 02/02/15 06:00 AM EST
Paul, who grew up in Texas, is well aware that its primary is rich in delegates.
