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Trump Threatens to Attack Health Coverage of Congress Members and Low-Income People
In a new tweet-burst, Trump threatens to cut off health care for Congress and staffers.
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Donald Trump Threatens to Punish Alaska to Get Back at Lisa Murkowski Because of Health Care
Donald Trump sent his interior secretary to make a pointed threat against Lisa Murkowski over her health care vote.
Democrats in Congress Need to Go Bolder, Not Backwards
The just unveiled “Better Deal” agenda features a job-training proposal that demands less from CEOs than the job-training proposal Bill Clinton ran on.
“This Is Not the Time to Sit Back”: Protesters Launch Last-Ditch Effort to Save the ACA
We must dial up the pressure on the Senate now to save the ACA and Medicaid from cuts or dismantling.
US House Votes to Block US Participation in Saudi War in Yemen
The House approved two amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit US participation in the Saudi war in Yemen.
Congress Must Reclaim War-Making Authority
Congress should repeal the sweeping post-September 11 authorization of military force and deny Trump a newer, tailored one.
The Battles Ahead: Meet the Biggest Opponents of Single-Payer
Medicare for All has massive public support but only meager support in Congress. Here's why.
Will Congress Summon Its Courage and Restore the Voting Rights Act?
June marks four years since the US Supreme Court struck down the Voting Rights Act's preclearance clause in a 5-4 decision.
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Are We Going to Let 13 Men Deny Reproductive Health Care to Millions of Women?
Crafted by 13 men in secret, the GOP's health care bill goes out of its way to deny essential coverage to women and mothers.
Qatar Dust-Up Prompts Senator Corker to Restrict Future US Arms Deals
Future weapons sales to Persian Gulf coast countries will face more restrictions.