McConnell asks Dems to cooperate on Keystone
Alexander Bolton - 01/27/15 11:36 AM EST
The GOP leader said Democrats should "reconsider" not letting the bill move forward.
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Senate GOP frustrated with Boehner over immigration tactics
Alexander Bolton - 01/24/15 11:50 AM EST
One lawmaker says it will be impossible for Senate to deliver on some expectations.
Senate surpasses 2014 vote total in one week
Alexander Bolton - 01/22/15 07:11 PM EST
Republicans applauded as Mitch McConnell announced the "milestone" on amendments.
Immigration agents rip GOP border bill
Alexander Bolton - 01/22/15 06:58 PM EST
Agents warned the bill does nothing to prevent illegal immigrants from gaining asylum.
Reid chastises NFL over deflated footballs
Alexander Bolton - 01/22/15 01:56 PM EST
The Democratic leader ripped the league over "Deflate-Gate."
Reid predicts he’ll be back to 100 percent
Alexander Bolton - 01/22/15 01:15 PM EST
Surgeons will attempt to repair his fractured eye socket on Monday.
Cruz, Obama agree on mission to Mars
Alexander Bolton - 01/22/15 06:00 AM EST
You may have to go to Mars to find common ground between Sen. Ted Cruz and President Obama.
Paul: Romney might flop in NH
Alexander Bolton - 01/21/15 11:44 AM EST
The senator said there's "probably a limit" on how many times Romney can win the state.
Paul to battle GOP on infrastructure
Alexander Bolton - 01/21/15 11:39 AM EST
“My biggest opposition right now is actually Republicans,” he says.
McConnell: Obama offered ‘positive’ signs
Alexander Bolton - 01/21/15 10:43 AM EST
McConnell said he was heartened by comments on cybersecurity and trade.
Dems’ top goal in 2015: Unity
Alexander Bolton - 01/21/15 06:00 AM EST
Leaders want to avoid the prospect of Obama becoming a piñata in an intraparty bash fest.
Obama snubs McConnell
Alexander Bolton - 01/21/15 12:26 AM EST
He made no mention of Sen. Mitch McConnell’s recent ascension to majority leader.
McConnell: Public ‘hungry’ for substance
Alexander Bolton - 01/20/15 11:10 AM EST
State of the Union offers opportunity to "turn the page," McConnell said.
Obama tries to steal GOP's thunder
Alexander Bolton - 01/20/15 06:00 AM EST
Republicans will see a confident Obama deliver State of the Union address.
White House hopefuls scramble for GOP endorsements from lawmakers
Scott Wong and Alexander Bolton - 01/17/15 06:40 AM EST
Prospective GOP contenders aren’t taking any chances.
McConnell: Obama needs to be ‘realistic’
Alexander Bolton - 01/16/15 10:16 AM EST
State of the Union goals should have a chance of passing Congress, says McConnell.
Senate GOP: Shutdown ‘off the table’
Alexander Bolton - 01/15/15 04:28 PM EST
HERSHEY, Pa. — “Under no circumstances will we see any shutdowns,” Sen. John Cornyn said.
Senate GOP hedges on immigration vote
Alexander Bolton - 01/15/15 01:34 PM EST
HERSHEY, Pa. — Senate Republican leaders are not committing to the House bill.
Senate to hold ‘robust’ hearings on Obama’s Cuba policy
Alexander Bolton - 01/15/15 11:59 AM EST
Sen. Bob Corker, Foreign Relations Committee chairman, said he will also examine embargo.
Cruz out at Senate campaign arm
Alexander Bolton - 01/15/15 06:00 AM EST
He hasn't been asked to return as vice chairman of outreach.
Durbin and Schumer seize the spotlight
Alexander Bolton - 01/14/15 06:00 AM EST
The former housemates are running the Senate Democratic Caucus in Reid's absence.
McConnell threatens midnight session over Keystone XL pipeline
Alexander Bolton - 01/13/15 10:59 AM EST
The Senate majority leader wants to break Democratic opposition.
Immigration fight will test GOP unity
Alexander Bolton - 01/13/15 06:00 AM EST
A push by House Republicans has put their vulnerable Senate counterparts in a tough spot.
Dems warn of Social Security cuts
Alexander Bolton - 01/12/15 11:59 AM EST
Democrats say rule change could lead to benefits cut.
Paris terrorist attacks raise stakes for looming immigration fight
Alexander Bolton and Scott Wong - 01/10/15 12:43 PM EST
Some Republicans warn Tea Party colleagues not to take the immigration fight too far.
Dem aide: Immigration bill 'a joke'
Alexander Bolton - 01/09/15 05:06 PM EST
The House package is dead on arrival in the Senate, senior Democratic aides say.
