Former President Trump's criticism of efforts to change an arcane election law are adding new urgency and uncertainty into bipartisan negotiations in the Senate.
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is getting pushback from a fellow Democratic senator for his decision to grant Republicans a second chance to ask tough questions to a key Interior Department nominee.
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is doubling down on his pledge to force a vote on changes to the legislative filibuster, while acknowledging that supporters face an uphill climb on passing rules reforms.