
ASAToday for July 3rd, 2025
50-50 Senate
50-50 Senate Senate leadership is beginning to discuss specifics of committee assignments and Senate chamber operations for this session. In 2001, when the Senate was split 50-50, Republican Majority Leader Lott (R-MS) and Democratic Minority Leader Daschle (D-SD) reached an agreement on committee membership and provided equal resources for both parties. The majority held committee chairmanships…
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary President-elect Biden selected Boston Mayor Marty Walsh for Labor Secretary, who was the former Business Manager of the Boston Building and Construction Trades. Walsh has a reputation for being a listener and consensus builder, which will be important as he confronts his upcoming Senate confirmation. As we learn…
