Tim Hanrahan
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The Wall Street Journal
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The filibuster is really important and also a pain to understand.
This primer answers pretty much all of your questions.
-Is it a "Jim Crow relic"?
-What happened to the "talking filibuster"?
-Was it always 60 votes?
-Plus a cool Herblock cartoon from the 60s.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
This primer answers pretty much all of your questions.
-Is it a "Jim Crow relic"?
-What happened to the "talking filibuster"?
-Was it always 60 votes?
-Plus a cool Herblock cartoon from the 60s.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Filibuster Q&A: Why It Has Vexed the Senate, and How Lawmakers Could Change It
A look at the long, colorful and often contentious history of the filibuster, and some ideas on how to fix it short of killing it
www.wsj.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The filibuster is really important and also a pain to understand.
This primer answers pretty much all of your questions.
-Is it a "Jim Crow relic"?
-What happened to the "talking filibuster"?
-Was it always 60 votes?
-Plus a cool Herblock cartoon from the 60s.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
This primer answers pretty much all of your questions.
-Is it a "Jim Crow relic"?
-What happened to the "talking filibuster"?
-Was it always 60 votes?
-Plus a cool Herblock cartoon from the 60s.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Reposted by Tim Hanrahan
ICE vs. IRS:
Newly disclosed documents are shedding new light on the back-and-forth over providing sensitive taxpayer information to Trump's immigration officials www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Newly disclosed documents are shedding new light on the back-and-forth over providing sensitive taxpayer information to Trump's immigration officials www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
How the IRS and ICE Tussled During Trump’s Deportation Push
Newly disclosed documents provide new details on the back-and-forth over providing sensitive taxpayer information to immigration officials.
www.wsj.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:36 AM
ICE vs. IRS:
Newly disclosed documents are shedding new light on the back-and-forth over providing sensitive taxpayer information to Trump's immigration officials www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Newly disclosed documents are shedding new light on the back-and-forth over providing sensitive taxpayer information to Trump's immigration officials www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Republicans not sold on Trump's demand to end the filibuster.
-Thune spokesman said the Senate GOP leader's “position on the importance of the legislative filibuster is unchanged.”
- House Speaker Johnson called the filibuster “a very important safeguard.”
Latest: www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
-Thune spokesman said the Senate GOP leader's “position on the importance of the legislative filibuster is unchanged.”
- House Speaker Johnson called the filibuster “a very important safeguard.”
Latest: www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Trump Urges Republicans to End the Filibuster to Reopen Government
GOP senators, including Majority Leader John Thune, have defended the 60-vote requirement for legislation.
www.wsj.com
October 31, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Republicans not sold on Trump's demand to end the filibuster.
-Thune spokesman said the Senate GOP leader's “position on the importance of the legislative filibuster is unchanged.”
- House Speaker Johnson called the filibuster “a very important safeguard.”
Latest: www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
-Thune spokesman said the Senate GOP leader's “position on the importance of the legislative filibuster is unchanged.”
- House Speaker Johnson called the filibuster “a very important safeguard.”
Latest: www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
ICE vs. IRS:
Newly disclosed documents are shedding new light on the back-and-forth over providing sensitive taxpayer information to Trump's immigration officials www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Newly disclosed documents are shedding new light on the back-and-forth over providing sensitive taxpayer information to Trump's immigration officials www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
How the IRS and ICE Tussled During Trump’s Deportation Push
Newly disclosed documents provide new details on the back-and-forth over providing sensitive taxpayer information to immigration officials.
www.wsj.com
October 31, 2025 at 12:36 AM
ICE vs. IRS:
Newly disclosed documents are shedding new light on the back-and-forth over providing sensitive taxpayer information to Trump's immigration officials www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Newly disclosed documents are shedding new light on the back-and-forth over providing sensitive taxpayer information to Trump's immigration officials www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Joe Manchin says more than a dozen GOP senators vowed they would never end the filibuster. That's being tested now. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Shutdown Challenges Republicans’ Vow to Never End the Filibuster
GOP senators gave their word to protect the 60-vote rule. “I’m praying to God they keep it,” says former Sen. Joe Manchin.
www.wsj.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Joe Manchin says more than a dozen GOP senators vowed they would never end the filibuster. That's being tested now. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Cook Political Report, which tracks races nationwide, moved the Maine contest to “toss up” from “lean Republican” after Mills’s announcement.
www.wsj.com/politics/ele...
www.wsj.com/politics/ele...
Susan Collins Could Face Toughest Re-Election Fight Yet
Maine’s Democratic Gov. Janet Mills officially launched her bid for Senate.
www.wsj.com
October 14, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Cook Political Report, which tracks races nationwide, moved the Maine contest to “toss up” from “lean Republican” after Mills’s announcement.
www.wsj.com/politics/ele...
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Hakeem Jeffries says immigrants' healthcare isn't truly a barrier for Republicans. At the White House meeting, they "spent less than 10 seconds on this fake issue related to undocumented immigrants and healthcare." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Hakeem Jeffries Is Looking Past Trump’s Memes and Toward a Shutdown Deal
The top House Democrat sees a “meaningful bipartisan path” beyond the theatrics.
www.wsj.com
October 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hakeem Jeffries says immigrants' healthcare isn't truly a barrier for Republicans. At the White House meeting, they "spent less than 10 seconds on this fake issue related to undocumented immigrants and healthcare." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Hakeem Jeffries says immigrants' healthcare isn't truly a barrier for Republicans. At the White House meeting, they "spent less than 10 seconds on this fake issue related to undocumented immigrants and healthcare." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Hakeem Jeffries Is Looking Past Trump’s Memes and Toward a Shutdown Deal
The top House Democrat sees a “meaningful bipartisan path” beyond the theatrics.
www.wsj.com
October 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Hakeem Jeffries says immigrants' healthcare isn't truly a barrier for Republicans. At the White House meeting, they "spent less than 10 seconds on this fake issue related to undocumented immigrants and healthcare." www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Whatever you think of this particular proposal (which would add a 10¢ redeemable fee for bottles in DC), the price increases for sodas and other drinks by the industry itself in the past few years have been shocking. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Fight gearing up over D.C. bill to recycle bottles and cans for cash
Supporters and opponents testified in droves at a D.C. Council hearing on a plan to add a 10-cent fee to bottle and can sales that would be refunded when the containers are recycled.
www.washingtonpost.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Whatever you think of this particular proposal (which would add a 10¢ redeemable fee for bottles in DC), the price increases for sodas and other drinks by the industry itself in the past few years have been shocking. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Democrats said they were unmoved by the new threat of firings if no deal is reached. “Listen Russ, you are a malignant political hack,” said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, adding that he wouldn’t be intimidated. “Get lost,” he said.
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White House to Pursue Mass Firings if Government Shuts Down
Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought says reductions in employee counts will be permanent if no deal is reached.
www.wsj.com
September 25, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Democrats said they were unmoved by the new threat of firings if no deal is reached. “Listen Russ, you are a malignant political hack,” said House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, adding that he wouldn’t be intimidated. “Get lost,” he said.
www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
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WSJ: Trump officials are in discussions with the Taliban about re-establishing a small U.S. military presence at Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
WSJ: Trump officials are in discussions with the Taliban about re-establishing a small U.S. military presence at Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Exclusive | U.S. in Talks With Taliban on Returning Counterterrorism Forces to Afghan Base
Taliban officials haven’t agreed to the proposal, which are part of wider talks with Kabul officials on re-establishing ties.
www.wsj.com
September 19, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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WSJ: Trump officials are in discussions with the Taliban about re-establishing a small U.S. military presence at Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
WSJ: Trump officials are in discussions with the Taliban about re-establishing a small U.S. military presence at Afghanistan’s Bagram Air Base www.wsj.com/politics/nat...
Charlie Kirk’s Final Week
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Charlie Kirk’s Final Week
Using his online megaphone, the conservative influencer spent his last days drawing attention to crime and promoting Christianity and nationalism in Asia.
www.wsj.com
September 13, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Charlie Kirk’s Final Week
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There are 55 House Democrats age 70 or older.
The last eight lawmakers to die in office were all Democrats.
Younger progressives are calling for generational change.
But many senior members say there are good reasons to stick around. What they are saying:
www.wsj.com/politics/dem...
The last eight lawmakers to die in office were all Democrats.
Younger progressives are calling for generational change.
But many senior members say there are good reasons to stick around. What they are saying:
www.wsj.com/politics/dem...
‘Who, Me?’ Older Democrats Defy Calls for Retirement
Longstanding Rep. Jerry Nadler is stepping down, but many senior colleagues say they have no plans to leave.
www.wsj.com
September 10, 2025 at 1:09 PM
There are 55 House Democrats age 70 or older.
The last eight lawmakers to die in office were all Democrats.
Younger progressives are calling for generational change.
But many senior members say there are good reasons to stick around. What they are saying:
www.wsj.com/politics/dem...
The last eight lawmakers to die in office were all Democrats.
Younger progressives are calling for generational change.
But many senior members say there are good reasons to stick around. What they are saying:
www.wsj.com/politics/dem...
Recently fired CDC chief Monarez in @wsj.com today, ahead of RFK hearing:
www.wsj.com/opinion/robe...
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September 4, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Recently fired CDC chief Monarez in @wsj.com today, ahead of RFK hearing:
www.wsj.com/opinion/robe...
www.wsj.com/opinion/robe...
Reposted by Tim Hanrahan
How the House Freedom Caucus has changed.
“We have a different dynamic where we’re delivering significant wins. Now, are they good enough? I don’t know,” said Rep. Chip Roy. With Trump aligned on many issues,“Why aren’t you going to ride that wave? Of course you are.”
www.wsj.com/politics/the...
“We have a different dynamic where we’re delivering significant wins. Now, are they good enough? I don’t know,” said Rep. Chip Roy. With Trump aligned on many issues,“Why aren’t you going to ride that wave? Of course you are.”
www.wsj.com/politics/the...
The Once-Feared House Freedom Caucus Falls in Line Under Trump
Critics say the group regularly folds after talking a big game. Members say they are securing big wins.
www.wsj.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
How the House Freedom Caucus has changed.
“We have a different dynamic where we’re delivering significant wins. Now, are they good enough? I don’t know,” said Rep. Chip Roy. With Trump aligned on many issues,“Why aren’t you going to ride that wave? Of course you are.”
www.wsj.com/politics/the...
“We have a different dynamic where we’re delivering significant wins. Now, are they good enough? I don’t know,” said Rep. Chip Roy. With Trump aligned on many issues,“Why aren’t you going to ride that wave? Of course you are.”
www.wsj.com/politics/the...
Key R 👇👇👇 Cassidy who was on the fence but ultimately backed RFK Jr. during confirmation fight in February.
Now has questions about today's CDC firing.
(Note: McConnell was only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.)
Now has questions about today's CDC firing.
(Note: McConnell was only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.)
August 28, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Key R 👇👇👇 Cassidy who was on the fence but ultimately backed RFK Jr. during confirmation fight in February.
Now has questions about today's CDC firing.
(Note: McConnell was only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.)
Now has questions about today's CDC firing.
(Note: McConnell was only Republican to vote against RFK Jr.)
How the House Freedom Caucus has changed.
“We have a different dynamic where we’re delivering significant wins. Now, are they good enough? I don’t know,” said Rep. Chip Roy. With Trump aligned on many issues,“Why aren’t you going to ride that wave? Of course you are.”
www.wsj.com/politics/the...
“We have a different dynamic where we’re delivering significant wins. Now, are they good enough? I don’t know,” said Rep. Chip Roy. With Trump aligned on many issues,“Why aren’t you going to ride that wave? Of course you are.”
www.wsj.com/politics/the...
The Once-Feared House Freedom Caucus Falls in Line Under Trump
Critics say the group regularly folds after talking a big game. Members say they are securing big wins.
www.wsj.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:23 PM
How the House Freedom Caucus has changed.
“We have a different dynamic where we’re delivering significant wins. Now, are they good enough? I don’t know,” said Rep. Chip Roy. With Trump aligned on many issues,“Why aren’t you going to ride that wave? Of course you are.”
www.wsj.com/politics/the...
“We have a different dynamic where we’re delivering significant wins. Now, are they good enough? I don’t know,” said Rep. Chip Roy. With Trump aligned on many issues,“Why aren’t you going to ride that wave? Of course you are.”
www.wsj.com/politics/the...
Reposted by Tim Hanrahan
“There is great fear” of Trump, said the Freedom Caucus' former leader. Even the most principled conservatives “are not immune to that concern.” www.wsj.com/politics/the...
The Once-Feared House Freedom Caucus Falls in Line Under Trump
Critics say the group regularly folds after talking a big game. Members say they are securing big wins.
www.wsj.com
August 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
“There is great fear” of Trump, said the Freedom Caucus' former leader. Even the most principled conservatives “are not immune to that concern.” www.wsj.com/politics/the...
“There is great fear” of Trump, said the Freedom Caucus' former leader. Even the most principled conservatives “are not immune to that concern.” www.wsj.com/politics/the...
The Once-Feared House Freedom Caucus Falls in Line Under Trump
Critics say the group regularly folds after talking a big game. Members say they are securing big wins.
www.wsj.com
August 27, 2025 at 11:26 AM
“There is great fear” of Trump, said the Freedom Caucus' former leader. Even the most principled conservatives “are not immune to that concern.” www.wsj.com/politics/the...
Big scoop from @wsj.com -->
The No. 2 Treasury Department official was pushed out of his job after frustrating President Trump and feuding with those close to him, according to people familiar with the matter.
www.wsj.com/politics/tre...
The No. 2 Treasury Department official was pushed out of his job after frustrating President Trump and feuding with those close to him, according to people familiar with the matter.
www.wsj.com/politics/tre...
Exclusive | Trump Soured on Faulkender, Leading to Exit From Treasury
The department’s No. 2 official had clashed with now-departed IRS chief Billy Long
www.wsj.com
August 23, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Big scoop from @wsj.com -->
The No. 2 Treasury Department official was pushed out of his job after frustrating President Trump and feuding with those close to him, according to people familiar with the matter.
www.wsj.com/politics/tre...
The No. 2 Treasury Department official was pushed out of his job after frustrating President Trump and feuding with those close to him, according to people familiar with the matter.
www.wsj.com/politics/tre...
WSJ scoop: The No. 2 Treasury Department official was pushed out of his job after frustrating President Trump and feuding with those close to him, according to people familiar with the matter.
www.wsj.com/politics/tre...
www.wsj.com/politics/tre...
Exclusive | Trump Soured on Faulkender, Leading to Exit From Treasury
The department’s No. 2 official had clashed with now-departed IRS chief Billy Long
www.wsj.com
August 23, 2025 at 12:06 AM
WSJ scoop: The No. 2 Treasury Department official was pushed out of his job after frustrating President Trump and feuding with those close to him, according to people familiar with the matter.
www.wsj.com/politics/tre...
www.wsj.com/politics/tre...
Reposted by Tim Hanrahan
In an interview, the 56-year-old senator says kindness is still his brand: tough love, if you will.
www.wsj.com/politics/cor...
www.wsj.com/politics/cor...
Cory Booker, Senate’s Mr. Nice Guy, Starts to Throw Some Punches
The Democratic senator ran for president on love in 2020. Ahead of another possible bid in 2028, he is changing the formula.
www.wsj.com
August 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
In an interview, the 56-year-old senator says kindness is still his brand: tough love, if you will.
www.wsj.com/politics/cor...
www.wsj.com/politics/cor...
New: Congress finally wins a round in long-running fight with Trump's White House over who controls federal spending. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Lawmakers Win Round in Spending Fight With White House
Website tracking federal payments is back online following court ruling, after administration took it down in March.
www.wsj.com
August 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
New: Congress finally wins a round in long-running fight with Trump's White House over who controls federal spending. www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
In an interview, the 56-year-old senator says kindness is still his brand: tough love, if you will.
www.wsj.com/politics/cor...
www.wsj.com/politics/cor...
Cory Booker, Senate’s Mr. Nice Guy, Starts to Throw Some Punches
The Democratic senator ran for president on love in 2020. Ahead of another possible bid in 2028, he is changing the formula.
www.wsj.com
August 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
In an interview, the 56-year-old senator says kindness is still his brand: tough love, if you will.
www.wsj.com/politics/cor...
www.wsj.com/politics/cor...
Twelve Republicans who want the Epstein files released explain in their own words their reasons for backing a contentious House vote www.wsj.com/politics/pol...
Why These 12 Republicans Want the Epstein Files Released
In their own words, GOP lawmakers explain their reasons for backing a contentious House vote.
www.wsj.com
August 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Twelve Republicans who want the Epstein files released explain in their own words their reasons for backing a contentious House vote www.wsj.com/politics/pol...