Senate Rebukes POTUS On ‘Emergency’
A majority in the U.S. Senate - including twelve Republicans - voted Thursday to disapprove President Trump's declaration of a "national emergency."
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Beto O’Rourke: ‘I’m In the Running’
Beto O'Rourke, the Texas congressman who became a party sensation when he gave Sen. Ted Cruz a run for his money, has announced his candidacy for the presidency.
Late Minnesota Senator Cited As ‘Inspiration’ For 2020
Sixteen years after his passing, the spirit of Senator Paul Wellstone looms large, as the nation prepares for the 2020 presidential campaign.
Cramer: POTUS Declaration ‘Unnecessary,’ But…
North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer now says he has "concerns" about the administration's use of a "national emergency" declaration to get the wall the president wants.
Bernie Sanders To Run Again
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the arch-liberal populist whose run for the presidency in 2016 created a sensation, has announced his intention to run again in 2020.
(Re)Watch State Of The Union Here
On February 5, President Donald Trump gave the annual State Of the Union Address.
Virginia: Governor Digs In
Virginia Governor Ralph Northram seems to be doubling down and digging in as political turmoil in the commonwealth continues to deepen.
Shutdown Over (For Now); POTUS Backpedals
The so-called partial government shutdown is on hold, and the administration is licking its wounds following a setback in its drive to fund a border wall.
Trump Associate Roger Stone Arrested
Roger Stone was arrested by the FBI this week as part of Robert Mueller’s investigation into possible campaign links to Russia.
Students’ Mocking(?) of Indian Dance Draws Debate
A Catholic school in Kentucky joined state and national leadership over the weekend in condemning the actions of some of its students' treatment of a Native American in Washington, DC.