Pete Kasperowicz

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. and other Senate Democrats on Wednesday abandoned the all-night "talk-a-thons" they staged the prior two nights to protest votes on two of President Trump's key Cabinet nominees. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Democrats scrap all-nighters after DeVos, Sessions votes

Pete Kasperowicz · February 9, 2017 5:01 am

According to Merriam-Webster, "impugn" is a verb that means, "to assail by words or argument." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

‘Impugn’ is trending after Warren gets in trouble in the Senate

Pete Kasperowicz · February 8, 2017 6:24 pm

The resolution said Trump's attacks against judges undermine the "principle of judicial independence." (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)

Democrats demand Trump ‘respect’ federal judges

Pete Kasperowicz · February 8, 2017 4:28 pm

GOP shuts Warren out of Sessions debate

Pete Kasperowicz · February 8, 2017 12:51 am

Sen. Lindsey Graham argued that Democratic attacks against Sen. Jeff Sessions' nomination are just attacks against conservatism. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Graham: Attack against Sessions is an ‘attack on conservatism’

Pete Kasperowicz · February 7, 2017 9:43 pm

The resolution commends Yates for "refusing to carry out orders that are contrary to our laws, ideals, and founding document." (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

Democrats: Attorney General fired by Trump is a ‘role model’

Pete Kasperowicz · February 7, 2017 4:40 pm

"It is difficult to imagine a worse choice to head the Department of Education," Warren said. (Senate TV via AP)

Warren unloads on DeVos: ‘This whole process stinks’

Pete Kasperowicz · February 6, 2017 9:15 pm

Schumer also accused the Trump administration of failing to criticize Russia in its first few weeks in office. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Schumer sides with Romney: Russia ‘probably our most formidable enemy’

Pete Kasperowicz · February 6, 2017 6:52 pm

John Bolton, the former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, said new sanctions and tougher talk from President Trump won't be enough to curb Iran's actions. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

Bolton: Trump should ‘tear up’ the Iran nuclear deal

Pete Kasperowicz · February 6, 2017 1:00 pm

The White House used to have a public comment line that people could use to leave messages for the president. But the phone number hasn't allowed people to leave messages since Trump took office. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Democrats push to defund Trump’s White House staff over comment line

Pete Kasperowicz · February 3, 2017 4:50 pm

The Senate early Friday advanced the nomination of education secretary nominee Betsy DeVos, which sets up a close confirmation vote for her next week. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Senate advances DeVos, sets up cliffhanger vote next week

Pete Kasperowicz · February 3, 2017 12:17 pm

Senate Republicans voted to kill an Obama-era regulation on oil drillers that the GOP called a compliance burden on private industry. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Energy and Environment

Senate votes to roll back Obama-era energy rule

Pete Kasperowicz · February 3, 2017 11:55 am