Congress
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Congress on the Cusp of a Border Deal
Dems agree to give some funding for the construction of a physical border barrier.
Shutdown Politics: Where to Now?
By all appearances, Pelosi beat Trump, but there's a strategic play yet to be made.
What Patriotic Service Looks Like
Reps. Jim Baird, Brian Mast, and Dan Crenshaw know the cost of the oaths "to support and defend."
House Dems Usher in the Resistance
The donkey party offers nothing but Trump-hating division and economy-crippling socialism.
The Transitioning Agenda of the 116th Congress
Dems take over the House and signal no willingness to compromise to end the partial government shutdown.
Shutdown: Organized Political Theater
The president doubles down on his demand for border-wall funding. Planned chaos.
Congress Avoids Shutdown and Funds Border Security ... in Mexico
Trump backs off his shutdown threat over the border wall and Congress passes a spending deal.
Another Bloated Farm Bill
Between food stamps and farm subsidies, this spending legislation should be scrapped.
Paul Ryan's Tarnished Speakership
Despite his reputation as a budget hawk, Ryan watched as spending skyrocketed again.
Not the Founders' Vision of Congress and the Presidency
Congress and the press have contributed to an increasingly powerful executive branch.
Ginsburg Blames Congress for Polarized Judicial Process
The real culprit for this partisanship is activist judges — a.k.a. judicial despots.
Sasse Provides Civics Lesson During Kavanaugh Hearing
The senator from Nebraska eloquently explains why confirmation hearings have become so political.
Republicans' Steep Hill to Climb
House GOP will be defending a record number of open seats come November, a distinct disadvantage.
Eminent Domain and Protection for Private Property
Congress is finally moving to undo the Supreme Court's damage in the Kelo ruling.
Peter Strzok's Bias Exposed
Republicans repeatedly blast the arrogant FBI agent who had the audacity to claim he had no anti-Trump bias.
Republicans Blast FBI Bias Exposed in the IG Report
Graham and Gowdy slam Comey and the FBI for poorly handling the Clinton investigation.
Pleading for Criminal Justice Reform
Backed by Trump, the House passed the First Step Act, but opposition remains entrenched.
Deputy AG Defiant in Face of Impeachment Threat
Congressional Republicans, tired of DOJ's slow-walking requested documents, take action.