Opinion · 116th Congress
The shutdown is exactly what voters asked for
‘I’m not sure what’s going on, but I object’: Confusion on House floor during attempted shutdown-ending vote [jwp-video n=”1″]
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Opinion · 116th Congress
Democrats are playing a blame game they may not win
Also watch: Chaos in the House, Hamilton and Senate Judiciary is all about Bill Barr’s grandson — Congressional Hits and Misses [jwp-video n=”1″] A history lesson Still, as the fight continues
Congress · 116th Congress
Former Sen. Harris Wofford, who marched with MLK, dies at 92
Wofford was a champion of justice and a man of uncommon courage who dedicated his life to service. https://t.co/HYyy3aBGtO — Senator Bob Casey (@SenBobCasey) January 22, 2019 var rcrdTwitter = 1;
Congress · 116th Congress
When life gives you shutdowns
Off the map The very first 2020 Senate race ratings from Inside Elections are here, and a couple of things are remarkable about them: (1) The competitive field of races is pretty small; and (2)
Opinion · 116th Congress
Very much up for grabs: this year’s profile in courage
Also watch: It’s official — longest shutdown ever [jwp-video n=”1″] The library foundation casts a nonpartisan gaze on the qualities Kennedy believed in and those who exemplify them — the
Opinion · 116th Congress
Revenge is best served cold on State of the Union night
Federal worker: ‘Sometimes this is the only meal someone will get’ [jwp-video n=”1″] As a result, Trump ignored the chain of command in the Justice Department to name Matt Whitaker, an underqualified
White House · 116th Congress
White House challenges predictions of political hit if shutdown slows economy
Also watch: Federal worker — ‘Sometimes this is the only meal someone will get’ [jwp-video n=”1″] Economic concerns Those comments and Trump’s efforts to garner the support of some Problem
White House · 116th Congress
Trump to try again to court moderate House Democrats on border wall
Watch: Federal worker on shutdown — ‘We can’t feed our families, we can’t live the American dream’ [jwp-video n=”1″] Democratic members are fearful of being used a pawns in Trump’s public
Opinion · 116th Congress
Voters didn’t want a stalemate. But they expected one from Dems
But most important, it was the No. 1 issue for independents — the voter group that determined the 2018 election and will likely do so again in 2020.
Congress · 116th Congress
Support for ‘wall’ at all-time high among Republicans, low for Democrats, study finds
Watch: It’s official – longest shutdown ever [jwp-video n=”1″] “There are stark divisions on the issue,” said Jocelyn Kiley, an associate director of research at Pew.
White House · 116th Congress
Dug-in Trump to Dems: ‘Only a wall will work’ as shutdown enters 25th day
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 15, 2019 var rcrdTwitter = 1; Democrats say they would support any shutdown-ending deal that includes border security tools like surveillance drones, measures
Congress · 116th Congress
Disapproval resolution on Steve King passes, but will not likely be the last word
Steve King voted “yes” on a resolution meant to rebuke him for making racist comments, a strange turn of events as the House voted, 424-1 to disapprove of the Iowa Republican.
Congress · 116th Congress
New bipartisan Senate group facing uphill climb in bid to end shutdown
House Democrats sought to press that advantage Monday by introducing two legislative options to temporarily reopen government: one CR that would run through Feb. 1, which the House will take up Tuesday
Congress · 116th Congress
Susan Collins has a 2020 problem
Watch: First 2020 Senate race ratings are here [jwp-video n=”1″] Collins’ showing was noteworthy since President Bill Clinton was carrying Maine comfortably at the same time.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Congress ignored its election duties for years. That ends now
The “For the People Act” — or H.R. 1 — runs just over 500 pages and includes proposals the Democrats have pursued during their time in the minority, such as ethics reforms, campaign finance changes
Opinion · 116th Congress
Youth, anger, impeachment and the 1970s
Unlike, say, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, I lost the Democratic primary to the floor leader of the Michigan state House, although I did carry anti-war Ann Arbor by a 5-to-1 margin.
White House · 116th Congress
The border wall blitz, brought to you by Donald Trump and Mike Pence
She says she won’t give the president $1 to build it as the shutdown on Saturday will become the longest in U.S. history.
White House · 116th Congress
‘No slamming’ —Trump denies Schumer’s account of contentious White House meeting
Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 10, 2019var rcrdTwitter = 1; He also fired off a tweet denying media reports that some congressional Republicans are growing frustrated with his shutdown and border
Opinion · 116th Congress
If Trump is looking for a national emergency, he should try these ones instead
Pelosi introducing gun violence bill: ‘Enough is enough’ [jwp-video n=”1″]
Opinion · 116th Congress
The real toll of the volatile stock market: Americans’ retirement
Also watch: What really happens during a government shutdown, explained [jwp-video n=”1″] ‘Changing the calculus’ Retirement pressures have been an “under-the-radar” concern for some time