Kelly Phares

Politics March 20

Dem senator on Schumer future: 'Important' to know 'when it's time to go'

Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., appeared less than confident in Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., during a town hall, remarking on the importance of knowing when to step back.

Government Shutdown March 13

Chuck Schumer will vote to keep government open: 'For Donald Trump, a shutdown would be a gift'

Senate Minority Leader Schumer, D-N.Y., announced that he will vote to keep the government open and warned that a shutdown has worse consequences for Americans.

Politics March 13

Dem heard screaming at colleagues despite Schumer’s unity claim as shutdown looms

Democrats in the Senate have different views on how they will vote on a Trump-backed bill to avert a government shutdown.

House Of Representatives March 11

Trump-backed bill to avert government shutdown passes House despite mutiny threats

The House of Representatives passed a Trump-backed government funding bill on Tuesday.

Pete Hegseth January 22

Hegseth lawyer slams 'flawed and questionable affidavit' from ex-sister-in-law

Pete Hegseth's lawyer dissected and refuted a new affidavit from the defense secretary nominee's former sister-in-law in a letter to SASC chairman Wicker on Wednesday.

Politics January 21

'Desperate attempt': Senators receive affidavit with allegations about Hegseth’s previous marriage

A new affidavit provided to senators claims secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth made his ex-wife feel unsafe at times. Senators are reviewing it.

Politics January 17

Ohio Gov DeWine picks Lt Gov to fill Vice President-elect JD Vance's vacant seat

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday named Lt. Gov. Jon Husted as his selection to fill the Senate seat vacated by Vice President-elect JD Vance, who will be inaugurated on Monday.

Donald Trump January 16

Nancy Pelosi to skip Trump inauguration ceremony: report

Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., will not attend President-elect Trump's inauguration ceremony at the U.S. Capitol next week.

Politics January 15

Confirmation delays stack up for Trump nominees as paperwork lags in federal offices

Paperwork delays have forced some Trump confirmation hearings to be postponed, with Republicans blaming bureacracy.

Congress January 3

GOP lawmaker, 81, receives medical attention after fall at US Capitol

Rep. Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, the Republican House Education Committee chair, fell on on a staircase at the U.S. Capitol Friday.