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Can the appointment of a special prosecutor sink Trump, help Dems rise in 2018?
Is Donald Trump the Democratic Party’s secret weapon?
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Trump’s pick to lead Army withdraws amid blowback over anti-LGBTQ comments
Tennessee Sen. Mark Green faced criticism for his disparaging comments against the LGBTQ community, Muslims, Latinos, and others.
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Top democrat announces opposition to anti-LGBT Army Secretary nominee
Green is a jarring contrast to President Obama’s choice of Eric Fanning for the post. Fanning was the first openly gay leader of one of the military branches.
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Top Senate Democrats will filibuster Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
Senate Minority Leader Chuch Schumer said he will oppose the confirmation of Neil Gorsuch, and Republicans might change Senate rules to get Gorsuch confirmed.
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Trump’s Supreme Court pick will trigger intense pressure on Senate
Liberals will demand Democrats block the choice and the new president will urge Republicans to blow up longstanding rules to secure confirmation.
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Sen. Chuck Schumer writes plea to the LGBTQ community to ‘keep fighting’
The senior senator from NY says he’s “worried about what tomorrow holds and what this new administration may attempt to roll back.”
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GOP keeps Senate control as Democrats fall short
Democrats had been nearly certain of retaking control but saw their hopes fizzle quickly as Republicans swept the board in last night’s elections.