ASAToday for July 3rd, 2025

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 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…