Opinion · 116th Congress
A half-century after Selma, the ‘black friend’ defense is going strong
We have a president who’s a racist.”
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Opinion · 116th Congress
A reporter’s homage to government auditors — unsung heroes of transparency
Especially today, as the media becomes increasingly ideological and balkanized, Americans need to have people they can turn to for as objective a version of reality as possible.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump will sign spending bill, declare national emergency
“We’ll vote on it later today,” the California Democrat said of the fiscal 2019 appropriations package.
Congress · 116th Congress
Amy Klobuchar launches 2020 presidential campaign
Klobuchar did not address the reports that she would demean her staff, detailed by HuffPost and Buzzfeed, in her announcement speech.
Congress · 116th Congress
Shelby: Trump SOTU didn’t move the needle on border security talks
Trump’s speech does not seem to have changed the dynamic much at all when it comes to negotiating a House-Senate spending compromise that the president would like to include funding for a physical
Congress · 116th Congress
Guest list: Here’s who you’ll see at the State of the Union
“President Trump, no disrespect. Miss Nancy [Pelosi] is not going to give you the wall. You need to stop holding us hostage. That’s what you are doing. You’re worried about the wall?
White House · 116th Congress
N.C. House speaker invites Trump to give State of the Union in Tar Heel state
Today I extended an invitation to President @RealDonaldTrump to deliver his second State of the Union address in the chambers of the North Carolina House of Representatives.
Policy · 115th Congress
For Stripped-Down Criminal Justice Bill, Less Could Be More
“Our focus today is educating members on the harmful provisions in these amendments and giving them reasons and cover to vote ‘no,’” said Alex Gudich, #cut50 deputy director.
Opinion · 115th Congress
George H.W. Bush Never Forgot the People’s House
Pepper, 88, pulled himself together to give a 30-minute acceptance speech about his career, and then died four days later. There wasn’t a dry eye in the room.
Opinion · 115th Congress
After the Kavanaugh Trauma, the Senate Needs an MRI
In a commencement speech at Yale University, Biden described watching Sen.
Politics · 115th Congress
Brett Kavanaugh to Be Rare Beneficiary of Senate Paired Voting
Murkowski said in her floor speech Friday evening that she hoped after the bitter debate over Kavanaugh, the Senate could take a few steps back toward a more respectful tone.
Politics · 115th Congress
Paul Ryan Swan Song Tour Continues At Reagan Institute Launch
Ryan, who often describes himself as a Reagan conservative (or a Jack Kemp conservative), has drawn lessons from the former president he thinks should be replicated today.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump’s Rally, Biden’s McCain Eulogy Offer Possible 2020 Preview
“Bottom line was, I think John believed in us. I think he believed in the American people,” Biden said.
Heard On The Hill · 115th Congress
Alabama Senator on White Supremacist Church Attacks: ‘Words Matter’
“We need to just have policy debates and not talk ugly about people that don’t look like us or talk like us.”
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: A New Climate of Realism Emerges in Energy Debate
Two mainstay and false arguments of the climate debate — “It’s all a hoax” and “Renewable energy alone can save us” — are beginning to lose steam.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Uses Flags, Military Troops to Make a Political Point
As Trump retrieved his prepared remarks from inside his suit jacket, a man appeared to ask about the rights to free speech of professional football players.
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: Trump’s Iran Policy Unmoored From Facts
His White House speech included inaccurate statements and omissions of fact that reflect either misunderstanding of the accord or an effort to distort the historical record.
Politics · 115th Congress
Macron Denounces Nationalistic Wave That Propelled Trump to White House
Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Bob Corker said he was pleased with the French president’s speech.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Digital Discourse, Not Division
That is good news for both President Trump and the political process.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Meet the Deficit Doves
The hawks were like seat belts or a bicycle helmet — they took the fun out of some things, but at the end of the day, they kept us all safer. Chicken hawks?