McConnell, Schumer strike deal to approve dozens of Pres. Trump’s nominees

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UPDATED 8:05 AM PT – Thur. January 3, 2019

Senate Republicans agree to hold off on confirming any more federal judges, in exchange for Democrat support on dozens of other nominations.

The deal struck between Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer, allowed the upper chamber to clear 77 nominees by voice vote on Wednesday night.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky. arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019, as the 116th Congress begins. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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McConnell encourages Dems to do something about border security wall

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UPDATED 10:30 AM PT – Sat. Dec 22, 2018

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell urges his colleagues across the aisle to address the president’s request for border security funding as lawmakers seek to end the shutdown.

 

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., center, walks back to his office as they work to pass a bill that would pay for President Donald Trump’s border wall and avert a partial government shutdown, on Capitol Hill, Friday, Dec. 21, 2018 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Sen. Paul supports ‘First Step Act,’ urging Sen. McConnell to bring bill to floor for vote

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UPDATED 7:07 AM PT — Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018

Senator Rand Paul is putting pressure on his colleagues to bring a criminal justice reform bill to a floor vote.

While speaking at the Louisville Urban League on Monday, Senator Paul voiced his support for the ‘First Step Act.’Sen. Rand Paul speaks with people at the Louisville Urban League on Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, after making another

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