Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Fulcrum, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: What moves, if any, will the Senate make on gun control? And where does Mitch McConnell stand on all of this?
Washington Roundup: Explaining Mitch McConnell's Power
The Senate Majority Leader will likely dictate what sort of gun reform legislation is debated when the August recess ends.
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Posted: 5:15 p.m. EDT Aug 12, 2019
In interview, Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel'
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview, had been asked about Democrats' growing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Lawmakers reach unofficial deal on government funding
Lawmakers have agreed on the key components of the bill, but the language will still need to be prepared ahead of a Friday funding deadline.
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2 Latino Dems fight for Illinois House seat, clashing over immigration
A congressional race in Illinois on Tuesday pits two Democratic Hispanics against each other — with staunchly different views on immigration policy.
In interview, Trump says Jews who vote for Democrats 'hate Israel'
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview, had been asked about Democrats' growing criticism of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Lawmakers reach unofficial deal on government funding
Lawmakers have agreed on the key components of the bill, but the language will still need to be prepared ahead of a Friday funding deadline.
Former Tesla worker settles discrimination case after $3M verdict
This settles appeals both sides were pursuing after a federal jury awarded the former employee nearly $3.2 million last April.