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EXPLAINER: Why is filibuster such a barrier to voting bill?
Read full article: EXPLAINER: Why is filibuster such a barrier to voting bill?For the fifth time in recent months, Senate Republicans this week are expected to block Democratsā sweeping voting legislation by using a longstanding parliamentary tactic known as the filibuster.
New this week: 'Don't Look Up,' new 'Matrix' and 'Sing 2'
Read full article: New this week: 'Don't Look Up,' new 'Matrix' and 'Sing 2'This weekās new entertainment releases include fresh music from U2 as part of the soundtrack for the animated āSing 2,ā a marathon of holiday films on TCM and the end-of-the-world comedy āDonāt Look Up.ā.
How it happened: Inside movie set where Baldwin's gun fired
Read full article: How it happened: Inside movie set where Baldwin's gun firedAccounts and images from court documents, interviews and social media postings have revealed much of what happened when actor Alec Baldwin shot and killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on an Old West movie set in New Mexico.
Block a bill? Biden wants old-school Senate filibusters
Read full article: Block a bill? Biden wants old-school Senate filibustersFresh off passage of Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, Democrats who control the Senate will face challenges passing the rest of their priorities. While the House is able to approve bills swiftly, the rules of the Senate are more cumbersome. Smith Goes to Washington,ā when the Jimmy Stewart character spoke for hours on the Senate floor. Several Republicans are likely to be eager to take their turn talking for hours on the Senate floor to rail against the White House. Democrats did away with the filibuster rules to overcome Republican stonewalling of President Barack Obama's executive branch nominations and some judicial nominees.
McConnell vows 'scorched earth' if Senate ends filibuster
Read full article: McConnell vows 'scorched earth' if Senate ends filibusterSenate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leaves the chamber after criticizing Democrats for wanting to change the filibuster rule, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Scott Applewhite)WASHINGTON ā Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell warned ominously Tuesday of a āscorched earthā landscape if Democrats use their new majority to bring an end to the Senate filibuster in hopes of muscling legislation supporting President Joe Biden's agenda past GOP opposition. If Republicans simply block the bills, Democrats are expected to lean in more forcefully to try to change the rules. Democrats did away with the filibuster rules to overcome Republican stonewalling of President Barack Obama's executive branch nominations and some judicial nominees. AdRepublicans and McConnell then escalated the process by eliminating the filibuster for Supreme Court justices, smoothing confirmation of President Donald Trump's three high court nominees.
Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year
Read full article: Holiday movies, music specials arrive to light a bleak year(NBC/Apple/HBO Max/Netflix/Disney + via AP)LOS ANGELES ā Bring on the sentimental holiday rom-coms, the chorus of Christmas music specials and the nostalgia of last centuryās animated charmers. HOLIDAY HARMONYā āMy Gift: A Christmas Special From Carrie Underwood,ā now streaming on HBO Max. ā āMariah Careyās Magical Christmas Special,ā Dec. 4, Apple TV+. Music, dancing, animation and surprise guest stars help create what the streaming service promises to be a heartwarming journey with the pop star. Dolly Parton sings hymns, holiday pop classics and tunes from her new album, and shares personal and faith-based Christmas memories.
New this week: Willie Nelson, Nick race special, 'Hamilton'
Read full article: New this week: Willie Nelson, Nick race special, 'Hamilton'This cover image released by Legacy Recordings shows "First Rose of Spring," the latest album by WIllie Nelson, available on July 3. The PG-13 film was shot in summer 2016 over two Hamilton performances with the original cast, and it comes complete with an intermission. The legend Willie Nelson will release his 70th studio album, First Rose of Spring, on Friday. AP Music Editor Mesfin FekaduTELEVISIONAlicia Keys hosts Kids, Race and Unity, a Nick News special aimed at helping children understand the crisis facing America. The special debuts 7 p.m. EDT Monday on Nickelodeon, TeenNick, and Nicktoons and online on sites including Nickelodeon YouTube.