Long a dominant force over the party’s institutions, he is now moving to fully eradicate their independence and remake them in his own image.
Tag: Senate
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Senate Looks to Quickly Reject Mayorkas Impeachment Charges in Speedy Trial
Democrats are planning to dispense with the charges against the homeland security secretary with a fast dismissal vote or an accelerated trial in which he would almost certainly be acquitted.
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How Senate Democrats Flipped the Border Issue on Republicans
Senator Chuck Schumer was wary of tying immigration policy to emergency aid for Ukraine, but he saw an opening to address border turmoil that was becoming a political liability — and to call Republicans’ bluff.
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Mayorkas Was Impeached by the House. What Happens Next?
The first impeachment of a sitting cabinet member sets off a series of choreographed rituals that dates back to the impeachment of former President Andrew Johnson in 1868.
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Trump’s Case for Total Immunity
Why the former president believes he should be immune from prosecution, and whether judges are likely to rule in his favor.