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After Dems win, they can crush Trump

A Democratic majority will have the tools to stop the Trump agenda — but it must use them

Salon · Sep 24

Six Months In, Trump Struggles To Sell His Economic Vision To Skeptical Americans

Six months into his second term, President Donald Trump‘s handling of the economy is under the microscope, and survey results indicate that voters are dissatisfied.

Benzinga · Aug 3, 2025

Trump tests Democrats' vow to try working with him

Donald Trump’s pedal-to-the-metal start to his term is challenging a pledge by some Democrats to work with his administration when possible.

Roll Call · Jan 28, 2025

As Republicans stumble – could Democrats really hold on to the Senate?

Republicans need just one seat to regain the chamber, but recent failures mean things are looking up for the Democrats

The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2022

When amendments ruled the Senate

WASHINGTON — Almost everyone in the Senate was dog-tired but glowing with relief as lawmakers debated a clean air bill in the spring of 1990.

Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022

The Senate is broken, and the way to fix it is… more amendments?

In the 101st Congress, senators cast roll call votes on amendments to 59 bills. In the 116th, it was just 15 bills.

Roll Call · Apr 28, 2022

Republicans’ ugly attacks on Ketanji Brown Jackson show lurch to far right

The QAnon-tinged questioning at Senate hearings for the supreme court justice displayed a party in thrall to conspiracy theories

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2022