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After 35 Days Trump Agrees to End Shutdown by Signing Deal Made Before Christmas
The deal contains no funding for a border wall and keeps the government open through February 15.
Immigration Advocates Reject Democrats’ Plan to Offer Trump “Smart Wall”
As House Democrats ponder offering Trump his entire $5.7 billion for a “smart wall,” progressives suggest $0 instead.
Democrats Reportedly Plan to Offer Trump Billions for So-Called Smart Wall
Immigrant rights groups are calling on Democrats to reject any funding for border surveillance technology.
The Democratic Party Is Further to the Right Than Most Voters
On climate change, health care and free education, Party leadership lies far to the right of most voters.
Democrats Must Hold Firm Against Trump and His Wall
Should Trump succeed in this course, he will do it again and again and again.
What You Need to Know About the 2020 Democratic Primary Changes
Here’s what you need to know about primary changes and how they might influence the shape of the election.
Will the Longest Shutdown in US History End in a Power Grab?
It is appearing increasingly likely that Trump will declare a national emergency to end the shutdown.
Democrats Propose “Technological Wall” With Expanded Border Surveillance
Digital rights advocates say suggesting alternative “border security” proposals would infringe on civil liberties.
Pressure Builds for Senate Democrats to Stonewall Bills That Don’t End Shutdown
At least 10 senators have publicly vowed to stand with the progressive grassroots and block legislation.
Democrats Push to End Shutdown Without Funding for Wall
House Democrats passed a package of bills that would reopen the federal government without meeting Trump’s demand.