Politics Sep 08 Congress has tried to protect ‘dreamers’ before. Will this time be different? President Donald Trump this week gave Congress a narrow, six-month window to act to protect young undocumented immigrants from deportation, an issue that has bedeviled lawmakers from both parties for more than a decade. But after recovering from their initial…
Nation Sep 05 Trump’s decision to end DACA, explained President Donald Trump on Tuesday ended the program that protects from deportation young undocumented immigrants.
Nation Aug 28 The lawsuits challenging Trump’s ban on transgender troops, explained The American Civil Liberties Union and Lambda Legal sued President Donald Trump Monday over his ban on transgender individuals from serving in the military.
Politics Aug 10 Can tax reform save Trump’s legislative agenda? Tax reform represents the Republican Party’s best shot at securing a signature domestic policy achievement in President Donald Trump’s first year in office.
Politics Aug 03 Can Congress protect special counsel Mueller from being fired? Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Chris Coons, D-Del., introduced legislation Thursday that would protect special counsel Robert Mueller’s job.
Politics Jul 25 Suspense, taunts and cheers as the Senate health care debate moves forward The Senate chamber is usually a noisy place. But on Tuesday, the chamber was eerily silent as senators prepared for one of the most dramatic votes in years.
Politics Jul 18 Can Trump improve his record-low approval rating? President Donald Trump will reach the six-month mark of his presidency Thursday with a record low approval rating. But his approval rating could recover in time for the 2018 midterm elections.
Politics Jul 13 Watchdog groups file complaint with FEC accusing Donald Trump Jr. of breaking campaign finance law Several watchdog groups filed a complaint Thursday with the Federal Election Commission accusing Donald Trump Jr. of illegally coordinating with Russia during the 2016 campaign, based on the emails he released earlier this week detailing the meeting he set…
Politics Jul 10 The 5 sticking points holding up the GOP health care bill As the Senate picks up the health care debate, here’s a guide to the make-or-break sticking points that stand between Republicans and their longtime goal of rolling back former President Barack Obama’s health care law.
Politics Jun 29 For Republicans, Trump’s Twitter attacks pose unprecedented political challenge To enact longtime Republican Party goals, GOP lawmakers have little choice but to work with a president who has broken every modern standard of presidential decorum and respect.