Democrats Finally Off the Filibuster on Executive Nominees

Staff / Truthdig Nov 22, 2013 Republicans filibustering seemingly every second to obstruct the Obama administration's agenda has gotten under Democrats' skin at last. Thursday, after being dared by the GOP to go nuclear, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid pulled the plug on filibustering, allowing presidential nominees to be approved with a simple majority vote for the remainder of this Congress. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Shutdown: Senate Makes ‘Tremendous Progress,’ House Pouts

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Oct 15, 2013 Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate came close to a budget deal Monday. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Emboldened by Shutdown Polls, Democrats Push Spending

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Oct 14, 2013 Smelling blood in the water, Senate Democrats over the weekend rejected a Republican proposal to reopen the government and raise the debt limit. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

If a Government Shutdown Happens, It Will Be John Boehner’s Fault (Video)

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig Oct 1, 2013 President Obama on Monday blamed the looming shutdown on "one faction of one party," but Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid puts the onus on just one man. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Wendy Davis’ Political Prospects, Weiner’s Sexting Partner Cashes In, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 6, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Harry Reid speculates about the likelihood of Congress taking up gun control again and scandal-plagued San Diego Mayor Bob Filner is due to begin therapy. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

GOP Senator’s Obamacare Threat, Weiner’s Alleged New Sex Chats, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 24, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Stephen Colbert skewers McDonald's over its unrealistic employee budget tool and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid stirs things up with House Speaker John Boehner. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Filibuster Fanboy

Pat Bagley, Cagle Cartoons, Salt Lake Tribune Jul 18, 2013 Dig deeper

Thawing the Senate’s ‘Deep Freeze’

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig Jul 17, 2013 For all the railing against dysfunction in the nation's capital, very little had actually happened to overcome it -- until this week. That's why the agreement to begin putting an end to Senate filibusters of presidential nominees is a very big deal. It is an acknowledgement that the only way to stop political bullying is to confront the bully. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Obama Not Involved in DOJ Zimmerman Probe, U.S. Propaganda Ban Repealed, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 16, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Harry Reid issues an ultimatum to Senate Republicans and Eliot Spitzer's political comeback tour makes a stop on "The Tonight Show." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

IRS Conspiracy Theory Debunked, Rand Paul Answers Cheney Criticism, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jun 19, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Sen. John McCain's hypocrisy on "secret emails" and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's revelation about the scary way a GOP-controlled Senate would act. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Time for Harry Reid’s Backbone

Robert Reich / Truthdig May 29, 2013 Don’t be sidetracked Wednesday with the news of Michele Bachmann’s decision not to run again. That’s small potatoes relative to the biggest political and economic issue -- and showdown -- emerging in Congress. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Elizabeth Warren Demands Answers, Republican Hypocrisy Called Out, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig May 15, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Stephen Colbert celebrates the IRS scandal and a Florida mayoral candidate touts an endorsement from Jesus. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )