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fromAxios
1 week ago

Trump's SAVE Act push creates new FISA problem for Mike Johnson

House Republicans are considering attaching the SAVE Act to FISA reauthorization before the April 20 deadline, despite GOP leadership preferring a clean extension and Senate Democrats opposing the measure.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

GOP Senate Leader Rejects Trump's Filibuster Demand to Pass Voter ID Bill Calls Out Paid Influencer' Pressure

Senate Majority Leader John Thune rejected Trump's demand to use a talking filibuster to pass The SAVE Act voter ID bill, citing doubts about its effectiveness based on past legislative experience.
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fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

A Bipartisan Idea for Congress: Fewer Stupid Censure Wars

House members are increasingly using reprimand and censure motions, prompting proposed legislation to raise the censure threshold to a 60% majority.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

John Kennedy Defied Trump On Filibuster In Tense Phone Call

Sen. John Kennedy refused President Trump’s push to eliminate the Senate filibuster, saying senators must also block bad ideas.
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