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#senate-democrats

Senate Democrats are urging the Federal Communications Commission to enforce a rule that would lower the price of prison phone and video calls. In a letter led by Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), several Democrats, including Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), among others, criticize FCC Chair Brendan Carr's efforts to "effectively gut" a final rule to implement a cap on exorbitant fees.

Zoom in: Schumer and top Democrats see Senate Majority Leader John Thune's (R-S.D.) decision not to pursue a "rifle shot" strategy as an opportunity to apply pressure on Republicans. After Thune's first three plans to open up all - or part - of the government failed, he suggested last week that he was open to "rifle shots" to fund parts of the government. But Republicans realized such bills would reduce their overall leverage, Axios reported on Monday.

Still, confusion reigned inside the Democratic caucus on what kind of package Thune (R-S.D.) would ultimately bring to the floor, making it difficult for Democrats to settle on a final strategy. They insisted they need to know whether Thune will bring a standalone defense bill to the floor - or if he'll pair it with other appropriations packages. "If we have to vote with no clarity about that, I would vote against proceeding to the House defense approps bill," Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.), an appropriator, told Axios on Wednesday.

"No one has fought harder to make college more affordable than Monique Limón, who is a tireless voice for the Central Coast in rural parts of this great state."

Senator Jeff Merkley, Democrat of Oregon, announced that the legislation would lead to a massive form of corruption concerning the Trump family's dealings in cryptocurrency.

The NRSC's new ad offers a satirical take on Sen. Chris Van Hollen's meeting with an alleged MS-13 gang member, presenting it as a tourism promotion for El Salvador.