/tags/mitt-romney mitt romney en-US Copyright Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:00:42 GMT /news-partners/2021-02-26/with-one-move-congress-could-lift-millions-of-children-out-of-poverty Lawmakers are weighing a proposal to give families with kids a monthly cash benefit to help ease the lifelong pull of poverty. Experts say it could cut U.S. child poverty nearly in half. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:00:42 GMT /news-partners/2021-02-26/with-one-move-congress-could-lift-millions-of-children-out-of-poverty Cory Turner, Anya Kamenetz /news-partners/2021-02-15/7-gop-senators-voted-to-convict-trump-only-1-faces-voters-next-year Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski will face voters in 2022, but her state's new primary and voting system likely means she'll be in less danger of losing her primary. Mon, 15 Feb 2021 10:00:55 GMT /news-partners/2021-02-15/7-gop-senators-voted-to-convict-trump-only-1-faces-voters-next-year Barbara Sprunt /news-partners/2021-01-26/early-procedural-test-shows-where-senate-gop-may-stand-on-convicting-trump Sen. Rand Paul forced a vote on whether the Constitution allows the Senate to try a former president. Ahead of the trial it could indicate how many Republicans are open to voting to convict Trump. Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:09:00 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-26/early-procedural-test-shows-where-senate-gop-may-stand-on-convicting-trump Barbara Sprunt /news-partners/2021-01-03/republican-lawmakers-divided-on-election-certification Dozens of Republicans in the House and Senate have said they will object to certification of the Electoral College results. Others say it's time to move on. Sun, 03 Jan 2021 23:45:52 GMT /news-partners/2021-01-03/republican-lawmakers-divided-on-election-certification Matthew S. Schwartz /news-partners/2020-12-01/bipartisan-group-pushes-908b-covid-19-plan-but-mcconnell-crafts-bill-trump-will-sign A loosely assembled group of House and Senate lawmakers released a legislative framework they hope can break the months-long impasse between party leaders and the White House on pandemic relief. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 16:53:35 GMT /news-partners/2020-12-01/bipartisan-group-pushes-908b-covid-19-plan-but-mcconnell-crafts-bill-trump-will-sign Susan Davis, Claudia Grisales /news-partners/2020-11-08/republicans-toggle-between-congratulating-biden-and-saying-election-isnt-over-yet Reactions from Republican lawmakers on President Trump's claims that the election isn't over and that Democrats are trying to "steal" the election have varied. Sun, 08 Nov 2020 18:55:06 GMT /news-partners/2020-11-08/republicans-toggle-between-congratulating-biden-and-saying-election-isnt-over-yet Barbara Sprunt /news-partners/2020-09-22/with-romneys-support-gop-likely-has-votes-to-move-ahead-with-ginsburgs-replacement The Republican senator from Utah announced he would "follow the Constitution and precedent" in considering the president's nominee. Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:04:52 GMT /news-partners/2020-09-22/with-romneys-support-gop-likely-has-votes-to-move-ahead-with-ginsburgs-replacement Brian Naylor /news-partners/2020-03-06/republicans-now-poised-for-biden-burisma-subpoena-with-romney-on-board The Utah senator had been wavering as to whether to agree to a subpoena for an ongoing inquiry. A spokeswoman said Romney had been assured the process would not be a "public spectacle." Fri, 06 Mar 2020 19:04:58 GMT /news-partners/2020-03-06/republicans-now-poised-for-biden-burisma-subpoena-with-romney-on-board Claudia Grisales, Philip Ewing /news-partners/2020-02-06/trump-blasts-romney-over-impeachment-vote During a White House speech, Trump attacked Utah Sen. Mitt Romney, calling him a "failed presidential candidate." Romney met with GOP leaders in his home state, where some in his party are upset. Thu, 06 Feb 2020 22:16:00 GMT /news-partners/2020-02-06/trump-blasts-romney-over-impeachment-vote Brakkton Booker /news-partners/npr-news/2018-02-16/mitt-romney-takes-veiled-swipes-at-trump-in-senate-run-announcement The 2012 GOP presidential nominee blasts Washington in an announcement video, saying, "Utah welcomes legal immigrants from around the world; Washington sends immigrants a message of exclusion." Fri, 16 Feb 2018 13:32:00 GMT /news-partners/npr-news/2018-02-16/mitt-romney-takes-veiled-swipes-at-trump-in-senate-run-announcement Brakkton Booker, Domenico Montanaro