Ugly Opposition to Immigration Reform Comes Back to Capitol Hill Ugly Opposition to Immigration Reform Comes Back to Capitol Hill
Why can’t reporters be clear about nativist opposition to immigration reform?
Jul 15, 2013 / George Zornick
James Comey’s Troubling Answers on Surveillance and Transparency James Comey’s Troubling Answers on Surveillance and Transparency
The nominee to head the FBI didn’t signal that any changes to transparency over government surveillance are coming.
Jul 11, 2013 / George Zornick
How the Sequester Savages the Long-Term Unemployed How the Sequester Savages the Long-Term Unemployed
Congress has made sure you don't have to wait too long at the airport because of the sequester—but if you’re unemployed, you’;e out of luck.
Jul 4, 2013 / George Zornick
Will Mel Watt Back Principal Reduction? Will Mel Watt Back Principal Reduction?
Writing down underwater mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could save the government billions and help millions of Americans.
Jun 27, 2013 / George Zornick
Can Congress Fix What John Roberts Wrecked? Can Congress Fix What John Roberts Wrecked?
Some members of Congress want not only to fix what the Supreme Court did, but expand the Voting Rights Act further.
Jun 25, 2013 / George Zornick
Pelosi Blasts Proposed Food Stamp Cuts, Says Farm Bill Is Endangered Pelosi Blasts Proposed Food Stamp Cuts, Says Farm Bill Is Endangered
Food stamp cuts represent a broader agenda for a Republican caucus that doesn’t ‘believe in government.’
Jun 20, 2013 / George Zornick
Hard Right Rallies Against ‘Amnesty’ Outside Capitol Hard Right Rallies Against ‘Amnesty’ Outside Capitol
Michelle Bachmann led a protest against immigration reform, but her argument is faulty.
Jun 19, 2013 / George Zornick
Immigration Reform Is a Great Reason to Scrap the Debt Ceiling Deal Immigration Reform Is a Great Reason to Scrap the Debt Ceiling Deal
How are we supposed to abide by strict budget caps when adding ten million new Americans?
Jun 18, 2013 / George Zornick
House GOP Revolt Against Immigration Reform Begins House GOP Revolt Against Immigration Reform Begins
Seventy House GOP members are poised to put John Boehner—and immigration reform—in an incredibly tough position.
Jun 13, 2013 / George Zornick
The Most Important Hearing in Washington This Week The Most Important Hearing in Washington This Week
A little-known chokepoint for federal regulations is getting a new chief—and he has questions to answer.
Jun 12, 2013 / George Zornick