Senate


President Obama Regrets Justice Alito Filibuster Vote

White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said on Wednesday that President Obama regretted voting in support of a filibuster against Samuel Alito when he was a Senator. This comes as President Obama is looking for Republican support for his eventual Supreme Court nominee. Republicans and Democrats have gone back and […]


Two More Bite the Dust in Presidential Race

Two more presidential candidates have suspended their campaigns in the aftermath of the Iowa caucus. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) and former Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) both announced the end of presidential campaigns. Senator Paul will now focus on his Senate re-election bid. Paul had previously been running for re-election while […]


Senator Burr Claims Investigation into Cruz Claims, Backtracks

Senate Intelligence Chair Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) and Vice Chair Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) have released a statement saying that the committee is not investigating any claims from Tuesday night’s Republican debate. Senator Burr had told reporters early Wednesday morning that his staff was looking into whether presidential candidate Senator […]


In Senate, Dueling Wastebooks Continue Senator Coburn’s Legacy

When Senator Coburn (R-OK) retired from the Senate, he challenged his former colleagues to produce their own versions of his Wastebook. The WastebookIn was Senator Coburn’s annual look at his perceived wasteful federal spending. The report was often-lighted and pointed out absurdities filed away in the federal spending. The report […]