Politics Apr 25 What would it take for Trump to sign ‘the biggest tax cut we’ve ever had’? We found the biggest tax cuts (per GDP) since 1940. Here's where Trump would fall on that list.
Politics Apr 18 Here’s how Republicans are redrawing their legislative agenda Shortly after President Trump took office, Congressional Republicans laid out an aggressive first-year agenda. Here's how the calendar has shifted.
Politics Apr 07 5 things we learned from the fight over Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court confirmation The Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch on a largely party-line 54-45 vote. Here are five ways his confirmation affects Congress and the Court.
Politics Apr 06 A blow-by-blow guide to the (incredibly) complicated Senate votes on Neil Gorsuch Rule changes, motions and other maneuverings are complicated. But they’re also important and worth understanding -- especially when they determine the outcome on things like a Supreme Court nomination.
Politics Apr 05 Analysis: What you need to know about the filibuster and the Supreme Court Here are some crisp answers about the filibuster and nuclear option in play in the battle over Neil Gorsuch’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Nation Mar 30 Why the Senate voted to block funding for Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers The debate over abortion and women’s health entered a new phase Thursday as congressional Republicans struck arguably their first real blow in years to Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers.
Politics Mar 28 Can Republicans revive their effort to repeal Obamacare? Last week, House Republicans failed to move forward with a vote on their health care bill. But days later, House GOP leaders said they will try again.
Politics Mar 24 How the showdown vote over health care came to be This makes for the extraordinary situation where House leaders have scheduled one of the most significant votes in years without knowing if it has the support to pass.
Politics Mar 23 Here’s why the vote on the Republican health care bill was delayed The House GOP’s plan to repeal and replace President Barack Obama’s signature health care law has gone through a dramatic ebb and flow on Capitol Hill.
Health Mar 21 Here’s how Republicans just changed their health care bill House Republican leaders announced several proposed changes to their health care bill late Monday. Here's a look at the provisions and what they means for the GOP's effort to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.