Biden’s plan won’t hurt family farms and will affect only the rich. So why are some Democrats waffling?

The president-elect will have to overcome major obstacles, including some of his own advisers and campaign proposals.

Republicans are on the verge of attaining a long-coveted prize—with the assistance of Senate Democrats who have ties to the financial industry.

It isn't strident opposition, but backchannel negotiations with persuadable Republican senators.

History suggests that voters don't punish senators for their votes on Supreme Court nominees.