Congress

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Flynn Pleads Guilty: Is He Singing on Trump-Russia? Flynn Pleads Guilty: Is He Singing on Trump-Russia?

Apart from the president’s own family, the former national-security adviser could do the most damage to the president.

Dec 1, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss

McConnell Republican Tax Plan

The Latest Republican Tax Proposal Is the Dumbest Yet The Latest Republican Tax Proposal Is the Dumbest Yet

Who are the tax wizards who came up with this one?

Nov 29, 2017 / David Dayen

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This Is a Constitutional Crisis This Is a Constitutional Crisis

Trump’s move to displace the legitimate head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau assaults consumers—and violates the rule of law.

Nov 28, 2017 / John Nichols

A President Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 16 Women Endorses a Senate Candidate Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 9

A President Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 16 Women Endorses a Senate Candidate Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 9 A President Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 16 Women Endorses a Senate Candidate Accused of Sexual Misconduct by 9

There’s a new GOP slogan: “Listen to the predators.”  

Nov 22, 2017 / Joan Walsh

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Was the Trump Campaign Working With WikiLeaks and the Russians to Undermine the Clinton Campaign? Was the Trump Campaign Working With WikiLeaks and the Russians to Undermine the Clinton Campaign?

There’s no proof yet, but the connections are tantalizing. And there’s more on that Steele dossier, too.

Nov 17, 2017 / Bob Dreyfuss

Speaker Paul Ryan

Republicans in Congress Think You’re an Idiot Republicans in Congress Think You’re an Idiot

The GOP tax bill should be toxic to everyone who is not ultra-rich.

Nov 17, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Steve Cohen

It Is Time to Impeach the President It Is Time to Impeach the President

Five articles of impeachment have been proposed by members of Congress who say there are sufficient grounds to act.

Nov 16, 2017 / John Nichols

Franken Gorsuch Confirmation Hearing

What Should Democrats Do About Al Franken? What Should Democrats Do About Al Franken?

With work, Franken can and should survive this story of his past bad behavior. But if there are more tales like this, he’s probably history.

Nov 16, 2017 / Joan Walsh

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Congress Takes a Stand Against Saudi Arabia’s War on Yemen Congress Takes a Stand Against Saudi Arabia’s War on Yemen

A huge bipartisan majority in the House of Representatives says enough is enough.

Nov 16, 2017 / James Carden

Danica Roem

3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election 3 Big Takeaways From Last Week’s Election

Running a diverse slate of populists was key, as were new outside groups. 

Nov 16, 2017 / Joan Walsh

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