Ivanka Trump has ruled out mounting a challenge against Sen. Marco Rubio for his senate seat in 2022, according to a report on Thursday.
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Sen. Portman Won’t Seek Re-Election in 2022
"Honestly, it has gotten harder and harder to break through the partisan gridlock and make progress on substantive policy, and that has contributed to my decision," Portman said in a statement.
McConnell Blocks Democrats Attempt To Quickly Approve $2,000 Stimulus Checks
"Unless Republicans have a death wish, and it is also the right thing to do, they must approve the $2000 payments ASAP. $600 IS NOT ENOUGH!" Trump tweeted.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) blocked two separate attempts from Democratic senators to set up a stand-alone vote on a bill recently passed in the House that would increase direct payments offered under the $900 billion COVID relief bill from $600 to $2,000, rebuffing President Trump request with more Senate Republicans voicing support behind providing most Americans the larger checks.
