Congress

Yemeni children

There Is Growing Bipartisan Opposition to Trump’s Unauthorized Military Actions There Is Growing Bipartisan Opposition to Trump’s Unauthorized Military Actions

Members of Congress are warning the administration that it must consult Congress before lending US support to “a potentially catastrophic” military action in Yemen.

May 9, 2017 / John Nichols

Speaker Paul Ryan

The GOP Will Tell Lie After Lie to Pass Trumpcare The GOP Will Tell Lie After Lie to Pass Trumpcare

We’ve got a party on the run from the reality of a bill it just passed. But Democrats shouldn’t rest easy.

May 9, 2017 / Joan Walsh

Saudi airstrike aftermath

Congress Is Drawing a ‘Red Line’ Over Trump’s Support for the Saudi War on Yemen Congress Is Drawing a ‘Red Line’ Over Trump’s Support for the Saudi War on Yemen

Millions are threatened by famine, as Riyadh prepares an assault on the country’s key port.

May 8, 2017 / James Carden

CPC Budget Conference

This Budget Plan Is a Road Map for the Resistance This Budget Plan Is a Road Map for the Resistance

Congressional progressives have released a dramatic document. 

May 3, 2017 / Robert L. Borosage

Putin 2016

Again, Is the Possibility of a Trump-Putin Détente Really Dead? Again, Is the Possibility of a Trump-Putin Détente Really Dead?

“Kremlingate” is said to have killed any prospect for Trump administration cooperation with Putin’s Kremlin, but the May 2 phone talk between the two leaders showed it is still ali...

May 3, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

US Capitol

It’s Not a Government Shutdown. It’s a Right-Wing Coup. It’s Not a Government Shutdown. It’s a Right-Wing Coup.

Programs designed to help the vulnerable are gutted, while institutions designed to serve the rich and powerful remain unscathed.

Apr 28, 2017 / Adam Johnson

US Special Forces in Mali

Secret US Military Documents Reveal a Constellation of American Military Bases Across Africa Secret US Military Documents Reveal a Constellation of American Military Bases Across Africa

Newly disclosed numbers contradict more than a decade’s worth of dissembling by US Africa Command.

Apr 27, 2017 / Nick Turse

Donald Trump Thumbs

Relax, Donald: After 100 Days, You’ve Already Done So Much Relax, Donald: After 100 Days, You’ve Already Done So Much

President Trump shouldn’t be so defensive about Saturday’s milestone. The list of his accomplishments is long.

Apr 27, 2017 / Peter Dreier

Democrats Can Retake the House in 2018 Without Converting a Single Trump Voter

Democrats Can Retake the House in 2018 Without Converting a Single Trump Voter Democrats Can Retake the House in 2018 Without Converting a Single Trump Voter

Close races in Kansas and Georgia explain how.

Apr 27, 2017 / Steve Phillips

Putin Speech

Mounting Incitements to War With Russia Mounting Incitements to War With Russia

Villainizing the Kremlin—without much evidence—for crises from Washington and Europe to Syria, Ukraine, and Afghanistan is increasing the possibility of a US-Russian war.

Apr 26, 2017 / Stephen F. Cohen

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