The show of force comes after Democrats in Congress have faced widespread criticism from their base that they are not doing enough to push back against Trump’s agenda.

What's strange to me is that suddenly, Democrats are mad that their Senate leader didn’t abuse the filibuster to stop legislation from passing. It wasn't that long ago they wanted to get rid of it.

Democrats spent this week celebrating Booker’s historic “filibuster,” typically an antimajoritarian tool that helps preserve the Senate’s deliberative nature. Pollster Frank Luntz ...

He began his filibuster Wednesday afternoon, laying out grievances against Schatz and reading emails from people he said were residents of Franklin County who wanted the Senate to support another ...

The catch? While no less impressive, Booker's efforts didn't technically constitute a filibuster, since he wasn't seeking to block a specific bill or nomination. The term refers to action ...

the filibuster would have to blow itself out. He suggested ordering cots, and warned everybody to prepare for a siege. If the South wanted to block the way to a civil rights bill, then it would ...

He began his filibuster Wednesday afternoon, laying out grievances against Schatz and reading emails from people he said were residents of Franklin County who wanted the Senate to support another ...

It also renewed a spotlight on a time-honored tradition. The catch? While no less impressive, Booker's efforts didn't technically constitute a filibuster, since he wasn't seeking to block a specific ...