Politics
Democrats Defect to Aid Republican Legislation
Democratic lawmakers defected to support Republican bills, marking the second time this month. The defections frustrated their fellow Democrats and highlighted internal party divisions.
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The Hill
A pair of centrist Democrats crossed the aisle on Tuesday to help GOP leaders advance a number of bills, marking the second time this month that Democratic leaders have failed to unite their caucus against the Republicans’ messaging agenda. The defections frustrated their fellow Democrats and are s
2026-09-15 22:36 UTC
The Hill
The Senate voted Tuesday to advance the Protect College Sport Act, which would create national rules for compensating college athletes, limit transfers and mid-season coaching moves and set a five-year window for athletic eligibility, among other reforms. It would protect the NCAA, college athletics
2026-09-15 22:37 UTC
The Hill
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who has been known to buck his party, went to a retreat featuring key figures at Fox News in Montana, according to a new report. According to a Tuesday report from the Washington Examiner, the Pennsylvania senator went to a retreat alongside Fox News executives in Montan
2026-09-15 22:52 UTC