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Will Congress Write the President a Blank Check for War?
Under the guise of fulfilling its constitutional power to authorize military force, Congress is poised to consider legislation that would give the president a blank check to make war, …
Why Is the Trump Administration Demanding Line-Item Veto Power?
A line-item veto would give the executive branch more control over the federal budget.
Four Conservative Politicians Face Major Challenges in the Midterms
Conservatives have a lot to worry about in the upcoming midterms.
Five Activism Suggestions That Worked: When Your Representatives Don’t Listen
One key to success: Keep your tent wide and your path narrow.
Congress’s Budget Dysfunction Is More Than Four Decades in the Making
A brief history of how US lawmakers got into this mess to begin with.
Activist Coalitions Fight for Justice for Dreamers
Hundreds called for the passage of a bill to protect young undocumented immigrants from deportation in New York City.
After String of GOP Retirements, Pence Aims to Secure Congressional Majorities
Republican incumbents continue to drop out of Congress left and right.
Government Set to Reopen for Two Weeks; Schumer Accepts McConnell Promise of Dreamer Bill by February 8
The Senate moved overwhelmingly on early Monday afternoon toward ending a brief government shutdown.
As Shutdown Looms Over Immigration, Trump’s Rejection of Refugees Could Have Global Domino Effect
As the humanitarian crisis grows, the US and many other nations are limiting immigration and closing their borders.
#MeToo Reaches Members of Congress: New Bills Demand Accountability
New bills remove major hoops in complaint procedures.