Tag: Republicans

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and other top Democrats took a victory lap Friday hours after three Senate Republicans helped defeat a bill to repeal parts of Obamacare, and called for both parties to come together and shore up the healthcare system. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Nancy Pelosi takes victory lap after healthcare bill fails in the Senate

Al Weaver · July 28, 2017 2:47 pm

Republican leaders have driven their rank and file to replace Obamacare with demonstrably unpopular new policies because failure to act risks congressional majorities in 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Republicans worry Obamacare repeal fail risks their majorities in 2018

David M. Drucker · July 28, 2017 2:03 pm

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., was one of three Republicans to vote against Obamacare repeal bill. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Watch: Senators gasp as John McCain votes against Obamacare repeal

Pete Kasperowicz · July 28, 2017 12:09 pm

Rep. Mo Brooks, R-Ala., said Friday that it's time for new leadership in the Senate after Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., failed to bring a healthcare reform bill over the finish line. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, file)

Rep. Mo Brooks: Ditch Mitch McConnell, find ‘somebody bold’ to lead the Senate

Pete Kasperowicz · July 28, 2017 11:58 am

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, warned that the Republican failure to pass a bill to repeal parts of Obamacare will disappoint Republican voters around the country. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Ted Cruz: Voters will feel ‘sense of betrayal’ over Obamacare failure

Pete Kasperowicz · July 28, 2017 10:34 am

A disappointed Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell thanked members of the Senate for their efforts to reach a compromise, but said, "I regret that our efforts were simply not enough at this time." (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Senate rejects ‘skinny’ repeal of Obamacare

Robert King, Kimberly Leonard · July 28, 2017 5:41 am

Senate Finally Unveils ‘Skinny’ Repeal

John McCormack · July 28, 2017 2:51 am

Senate Republicans late Thursday night revealed the legislative text of a "skinny" bill that would make some tweaks to Obamacare just hours before they are expected to vote on the legislation. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Here are the details for ‘skinny repeal’ of Obamacare

Kimberly Leonard · July 28, 2017 2:23 am

The Half-Caf, Sugar-Free, Skinny Repeal Act of 2017

Chris Deaton · July 27, 2017 9:50 pm

In a joint statement on tax reform, congressional Republican leadership and the Trump administration said Thursday afternoon that the idea of adjusting corporate taxes at the border won't be part of the plan. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Congress abandons border adjustment

Joseph Lawler · July 27, 2017 6:08 pm

Senate Republicans made a collective decision in January to prevent Trump from making any recess appointment to his administration. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Senate GOP blocking Trump from all recess appointments

David M. Drucker · July 27, 2017 3:05 pm

President Trump tried to encourage Republican senators Thursday with a friendly message that this is lawmakers' "chance to shine" on healthcare reform. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump encourages Senate on healthcare: ‘This is your chance to shine!’

Anna Giaritelli · July 27, 2017 11:46 am