House members who prosecuted the case against Trump are being eyed for higher office.Rep. Joe Neguse, who is an attorney and the youngest impeachment manager, won acclaim for his compelling and high-minded arguments. | congress.gov via Getty ImagesThe Democratic House members who prosecuted the case against former President Donald Trump last week say they’ve been laser-focused on his trial.But as their speeches were being piped into Americans’ homes 24-7, they also elevated their national profiles — in some cases, generating considerable buzz about their prospects for higher office.Rep....…House members who prosecuted the case against Trump are being eyed for higher office.Rep. Joe Neguse, who is an attorney and the youngest impeachment manager, won acclaim for his compelling and high-minded arguments. | congress.gov via Getty ImagesThe Democratic House members who prosecuted the case against former President Donald Trump last week say they’ve been laser-focused on his trial.But as their speeches were being piped into Americans’ homes 24-7, they also elevated their national profiles — in some cases, generating considerable buzz about their prospects for higher office.Rep....WW…

Kyrsten Sinema's defense of the Senate’s age-old rules is likely to frustrate progressives eager to use every tool at their disposal to advance their priorities.Despite being one of the youngest members of the chamber, Kyrsten Sinema holds views that can be as old-school as any of the Senate’s long-timers'. | M. Scott Mahaskey/POLITICOKyrsten Sinema doesn’t often make big policy pronouncements. But when she does, Democrats had better listen.Take the $15 hourly minimum wage that Democratic leaders want to add to a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Sinema, who became the first...…Kyrsten Sinema's defense of the Senate’s age-old rules is likely to frustrate progressives eager to use every tool at their disposal to advance their priorities.Despite being one of the youngest members of the chamber, Kyrsten Sinema holds views that can be as old-school as any of the Senate’s long-timers'. | M. Scott Mahaskey/POLITICOKyrsten Sinema doesn’t often make big policy pronouncements. But when she does, Democrats had better listen.Take the $15 hourly minimum wage that Democratic leaders want to add to a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. Sinema, who became the first...WW…

The potential 2024 contenders face a fierce backlash after the riot at the Capitol.From left, Sens. Josh Hawley and Sen. Ted Cruz speak after Republicans objected to certifying the Electoral College votes from Arizona, during a joint session of the House and Senate to confirm the electoral votes cast in November's election, at the Capitol on Wednesday. | Andrew Harnik/AP PhotoJosh Hawley and Ted Cruz have positioned themselves as heirs to President Donald Trump’s base. But their decision to embrace Trump’s election challenge is fueling major blowback — even as they remain largely...…The potential 2024 contenders face a fierce backlash after the riot at the Capitol.From left, Sens. Josh Hawley and Sen. Ted Cruz speak after Republicans objected to certifying the Electoral College votes from Arizona, during a joint session of the House and Senate to confirm the electoral votes cast in November's election, at the Capitol on Wednesday. | Andrew Harnik/AP PhotoJosh Hawley and Ted Cruz have positioned themselves as heirs to President Donald Trump’s base. But their decision to embrace Trump’s election challenge is fueling major blowback — even as they remain largely...WW…

The top Senate Republican finally recognized Biden's win, but he still needs the president's help.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks during a news conference with other Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 15, 2020. | Nicholas Kamm/Pool via APBefore recognizing Joe Biden as America’s next president, Mitch McConnell was careful to make sure President Donald Trump was in the loop.The Senate majority leader transmitted a message to the White House ahead of time that he would be giving remarks congratulating Biden on his win over Trump, according to a...…The top Senate Republican finally recognized Biden's win, but he still needs the president's help.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks during a news conference with other Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 15, 2020. | Nicholas Kamm/Pool via APBefore recognizing Joe Biden as America’s next president, Mitch McConnell was careful to make sure President Donald Trump was in the loop.The Senate majority leader transmitted a message to the White House ahead of time that he would be giving remarks congratulating Biden on his win over Trump, according to a...WW…

Senate Republicans are embracing the president's most explosive attacks after previously sidestepping them.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday. | AP Photo/Patrick SemanskyMitch McConnell can’t afford any tension with President Donald Trump. So he’s doing everything he can to keep his fragile majority in sync with Trump and his explosive election-year playbook.Just three days after Trump berated McConnell on Twitter to “get tough” with Democrats and probe the 2016 Russia investigation that ensnared Trump’s campaign, the Senate majority leader took to the floor to echo the...…Senate Republicans are embracing the president's most explosive attacks after previously sidestepping them.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday. | AP Photo/Patrick SemanskyMitch McConnell can’t afford any tension with President Donald Trump. So he’s doing everything he can to keep his fragile majority in sync with Trump and his explosive election-year playbook.Just three days after Trump berated McConnell on Twitter to “get tough” with Democrats and probe the 2016 Russia investigation that ensnared Trump’s campaign, the Senate majority leader took to the floor to echo the...WW…