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Trump falsely accuses senator of misquoting Gorsuch

9 years 8 months ago
President Donald Trump on Thursday contradicted his Supreme Court nominee's White House-appointed spokesman, accusing a Democratic senator of misrepresenting federal judge Neil Gorsuch's criticism of Trump even though the Gorsuch's spokesman confirmed the criticism.

Jeff Sessions confirmed as attorney general

9 years 8 months ago
Senate Democrats promised to drag out the fight Wednesday over President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Sen. Jeff Sessions, as they put pressure on Republicans to commit to party-line votes to confirm his Cabinet.

Opinion: Trump brand too hot to handle

9 years 8 months ago
Donald Trump is taking a battering from all sides. He has started his term with historically low approval ratings, and the first few weeks of his administration have brought controversy and chaos. Late night talk show hosts are attacking his new administration with jokes that are both funny and pointed. Not all of the humor is good natured; some of it is sarcastic and biting. Political leaders around the world are pushing back against some of his policies, and Americans are protesting them in the streets.

Inside the GOP campaign to save Andrew Puzder's nomination

9 years 8 months ago
Republicans in the Senate are plotting an aggressive effort to save Andrew Puzder's embattled nomination to become labor secretary, leaning on well-funded business groups, the White House and the powerful Senate majority leader to ensure his confirmation over stiff opposition from the left.

Opinion: Elizabeth Warren, we feel your pain

9 years 8 months ago
You don't have to be a senator like Elizabeth Warren to know what it feels like to be silenced. Sen. Mitch McConnell, as you may have heard, stepped in to shut down the Massachusetts Democrat this week during confirmation hearings for Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

Sen. Blumenthal responds to Trump attack

9 years 8 months ago
President Trump says that Sen. Richard Blumenthal misrepresented a conversation with Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Ron Bonjean, who is leading communications for Gorsuch during the confirmation process, confirmed Gorsuch called Trump's tweet about the "so-called judge" "disheartening" and "demoralizing" in his conversation with the senator.
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