PoliticsNews
Senate Republicans Choose New Leader for First Time in 18 Years
For the first time in 18 years, Republicans in the Senate have a new leader. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., will replace outgoing Senate Minority Leader… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Republicans Must Use Leadership Change as Opportunity to End Business as Usual in Senate
With Wednesday’s announcement from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell that he will step down as the Republican Senate leader in November, conservatives have a generational… Read More
President, Senate Should Get Serious About Providing for the Common Defense
Congress might not pass a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the first time in 51 years. Though it passed the House, it has been… Read More
Filibuster or Not, the D.C. Circuit Still Doesn’t Need More Judges
Today the Senate is scheduled to vote on the nomination of Patricia Millett to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. Now that… Read More
Health CareNews
Repealing Obamacare Would Be Easier Than Repealing Prohibition
During the occasional periods when the President isn’t altering Obamacare—unconstitutionally through executive orders—progressives like to insist that the law is “settled” and “here to stay.”… Read More
Senator Reid’s Special Obamacare Staff Exemption
In case you didn’t think it could get any worse, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D–NV) is apparently exempting his congressional leadership and committee staff… Read More
Harry Reid and the Nuclear Option: A Shortsighted Alternative to Senate Deliberation
Earlier this week, Senate Republicans halted the confirmation of Robert Wilkins to the D.C. Circuit, making it the third nomination to that court as part… Read More
The Vitter Amendment on Obamacare: Senate Liberals’ Curious Complaint
Last week, Senator David Vitter (R–LA) proposed an amendment that would end exemptions for White House political appointees and stop illegal taxpayer subsidies for Congress… Read More
SecurityNews
Senate Majority Leader: “We’re Through” Making Defense a Priority
Senator Harry Reid (D–NV) made it quite clear that he no longer views defense as a priority: “We are not going to be gamed by… Read More
Reid Throws Major Roadblock in Front of Tax Reform
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D–NV) has just thrown a roadblock in front of tax reform that could stall the strong momentum that has been… Read More
