Democrats Slow G.O.P. Rush to Confirm Trump Nominees
Republicans will be able to win approval of President Trump’s top picks if they remain united, but they are frustrated by Democratic tactics.
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Senate Democrats Block G.O.P. Effort to Criminalize Some Abortion Providers
The bill would require that infants born alive after an attempted abortion receive the same protection as any newborn baby, and threaten medical providers with prison time for failing to resuscitate them.
Only a Handful of Republicans in Congress Object to Trump’s Jan. 6 Pardons
Even Republicans who once said violent rioters should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law declined to criticize the presidential clemency for violent offenders, saying it was time to move on.
Carter to Lie in State in Capitol Starting Tuesday
Former President Jimmy Carter, who once banned the playing of “Hail to the Chief,” will be honored with three days of elaborate ceremonies in the nation’s capital.
John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering in a New Leadership Era
The affable traditional conservative from South Dakota is the first new chief of the Senate G.O.P. in nearly two decades. He will confront a challenge managing President-elect Donald J. Trump’s expectations.