Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Trump’s Name Isn’t on Any Midterm Ballot — But It’s All About Him
Principles have been abandoned over the years by both parties for short-term political advantage.
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Policy · 115th Congress
10 Policy Issues to Watch in Omnibus Spending Bill
Some senators want to take another shot when the omnibus comes up — potentially just a short-term extension of the DACA protections.
Policy · 115th Congress
Senators Threaten Legislation Over Social Media Firms’ Content
Fetal tissue sales after abortions were discussed by abortion providers in a clandestine video in 2015, but Planned Parenthood has denied any involvement in such sales.
Politics · 115th Congress
GOP Leaders Under the Gun to Avert Partial Shutdown
The short-term stopgap would most likely extend current spending levels until Feb. 16, giving lawmakers a month to reach a deal to raise discretionary spending caps and potentially write a fiscal
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Returns to a Fave With Vow to Review Libel Law
As the new book continues to enjoy brisk sales, Trump told reporters on Wednesday — without being prompted — that existing libel laws are “a sham and a disgrace and not representative of American
Politics · 115th Congress
Northeastern Lawmakers Unite Against Trump Offshore Drilling Plan
But Trump’s Interior Department revealed a five-year plan proposing 47 potential lease sales to energy companies through 2024, including two in the North Atlantic region from Maine to New Jersey.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Heads Down to the Farm (Bureau)
The report calls for a mix of short-term and longer-term approaches to expanding rural access to broadband service and e-commerce, improving quality-of-life services such as health care availability
Politics · 115th Congress
West Coast, Florida Foes Resist Trump Offshore Drilling Plan
The proposed plan would offer two lease sales in the central and eastern Gulf regions beginning in 2023 after a congressionally directed moratorium expires in 2022.
Politics · 115th Congress
A Tax Conference Committee Meeting Mostly For Show
Democrats will likely offer their own proposals, which will just as likely be voted down by the GOP in short order.
Politics · 115th Congress
10 Things to Watch as the Tax Bill Moves Forward
The Senate fully repeals the deduction, which allows taxpayers to deduct property taxes and either state income or sales taxes.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Wants Democratic Support for Tax Bill but Slams Party
Trump delivered a passionate sales pitch for the plan. He told the audience of about 1,000 people that once he signs a bill into law, “you’re going to have so much money.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Thanks to Bannon, White House Can’t Shake Comey Firing
Earlier Tuesday, Marc Short, the White House legislative affairs director, told reporters administration officials learned the hard way from a failed health care effort that they can’t count on passing
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Reaches Out to Centrist Democrats on Taxes
There Trump will deliver the second in a series of sales pitches on the need for a tax overhaul.
Politics · 115th Congress
Feinstein: End EB-5 Visa Program to Avoid Kushner Conflict
Asked about Meyer’s sales pitch, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Kushner has taken steps to comply with ethics rules and referred questions to his family’s firm.
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: Trump’s Bold Talk Replaced by ‘See What Happens’ Stoicism
That is a different rhetorical approach for a president who rode a long wake of brash confidence and a one-man fixer sales pitch of himself. [Government Funding or Health Bill?
Politics · 114th Congress
Trump Castigates Global Trade Pacts, Lawmakers Caught In a Vice
The crucible in the short run will be ongoing talks over ratifying the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a multinational trade pact that’s become something of a Rorschach test for both sides’ fears and
Politics · 114th Congress
Obama Blames Dysfunction on GOP’s ‘Cockamamie’ Legislation
“The easiest short sales I’ve ever had in my life were the stocks and bonds of Donald J. Trump’s companies,” he said. “It was like numerous ocean liners hitting numerous icebergs, repeatedly.”
Politics · 114th Congress
Gun Safety Groups’ Embrace of Toomey Complicates Murphy’s Mission
His actions helped land floor votes on measures expanding background checks and a ban on gun sales to suspected terrorists.
Heard On The Hill · 114th Congress
Democrats Launch Another Protest Over Guns on House Floor
A few dozen members spent part of morning hour and a short recess period that followed reading names of gun violence victims, holding their pictures.