Sen. Pat Toomey

Cornell University Professor Saule Omarova testifying on fintech at a hearing organized by the Senate Banking committee on Sept. 18, 2018. Today, Omarova is President Biden's nominee to head the agency that oversees the majority of the assets held by the

Politics & Government

A look into the ugly and incredibly personal fight over Biden's pick to oversee banks

9:08pm November 18, 2021

by David Gura

An ugly battle is being waged over Saule Omarova, President Biden's nominee to oversee most of the money held by banks. Her confirmation hearing is on Thursday.

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Republican Rep. Mike Turner represents Dayton, Ohio, where a mass shooting occurred over the weekend. He opposed a House bill expanding background checks but came out in favor of measures to ban assault-style weapons and proposals for red-flag bills.

Politics & Government

Signs Of Republican Movement To Support Gun Bills With New Restrictions

11:36am August 07, 2019

by Deirdre Walsh

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell isn't budging on his opposition to a bill expanding background checks. But other GOP lawmakers who opposed earlier restrictions are now saying it's time to act.

President Trump hosts state governors at the White House on Monday to lead a discussion on school safety.

Politics & Government

Which Direction Is Trump Heading On Guns?

6:32am February 27, 2018

by Mara Liasson

The president made it seem like he wanted to take a bipartisan approach right after the Florida school shooting. As of late, he's spent more time with the NRA, and it's beginning to show.

Pennsylvania Democratic Senate candidate Katie McGinty reads to children at the Western Learning Center during a campaign stop in Philadelphia.

Suburban Women Key To Victory In Pennsylvania Senate Race

3:02pm August 26, 2016

by Susan Davis

GOP Sen. Pat Toomey and his Democratic opponent, Katie McGinty, are battling it out in the Philadelphia-area suburbs.