An intense confirmation battle over Robert Califf, President Biden’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is poised to come to a head this week.
Democratic lawmakers, aides and strategists believe it’s just a matter of time before the Senate filibuster is substantially changed to limit the minority’s ability to stop legislation, despite a defeat on the matter last week.
Former hedge fund executive David McCormick officially launched his Senate campaign in Pennsylvania Thursday, joining an unsettled Republican primary field in a marquee race.