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Ocasio-Cortez: “Breathe Fire” in Face of Trump
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is leading the charge against Washington’s political language of bipartisanship.
Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib and Pressley Win Seats on Committee Set to Probe Trump
The House Oversight Committee is gearing up to launch investigations into the Trump administration.
Ocasio-Cortez Is on the Financial Committee, and Banks Are Afraid
Ocasio-Cortez promises to speak for a generation that came of age during the financial crisis.
Congress Considers Bill to Defend Freedom of People With Disabilities
Many with disabilities are forced into institutions instead of receiving essential services at home.
Where Abortion Fights Will Play Out in 2019
Here are four venues where the debate over reproductive health services will play out in 2019.
If Trump Declares a National Emergency, He’ll Be Breaking the Law
Under US law, Trump cannot declare a national emergency in order to circumvent the Constitution.
Biggest Threat to Single-Payer? Democrat Support for a Public Option.
The next big fight for single-payer will be with Democrats who are pushing weaker policies.
Ocasio-Cortez Calls for Furlough of Congressional Pay Next Shutdown
153 US House members and 50 US Senators are millionaires.
It’s Beginning to Look Like a (Very Long) Shutdown
Some 400,000 federal employees are still required to work without pay and another 320,000 are furloughed.
Will the Government Shut Down Over Trump’s $5 Billion Border Wall?
A shutdown over the holiday season would harm federal employees and the US economy.