Congress

514 pieces tagged “Congress”, newest first.

All the distractions thrown in by the Leftmedia and abetted by Trump are putting real reform on the back-burner.

Trump's Budget Positives

Predictably, Democrats burst forth to condemn the budget, decrying his "cuts" for the poor and needy.

Restoring Government's Three Branches to Constitutional Balance

The Founders produced an original form of government that included a system of checks and balances to maintain its integrity.

Paul Albaugh

The Establishment Republican Spending Epidemic

The latest budget resolution resembles something Democrats would have been happy to send to Barack Obama.

Lewis Morris

The Barrier to the Border Wall

Democrats in Congress are threatening a shut down over the wall, so Republicans removed $1.5 billion in funding for it.

Todd Johnson

100 Days: How's Trump Doing?

On the executive side, he's keeping his promises. On the legislative side, he doesn't even seem interested in trying.

Nate Jackson

The Democrat Went Down in Georgia

They were looking for a House seat to steal. They were in a bind and way behind, and willing to make a deal.

Brian Mark Weber

The Bucks Don't Stop With the Debt Ceiling

When Congress returns on April 25, they'll have just four days to prevent a government shutdown over debt.

Louis DeBroux

ObamaCare Repeal Failure Makes Tax Reform Harder

The GOP majority is worthless if it can't work together to accomplish its larger goals.

Nate Jackson

The Trump Ultimatum

He's done negotiating on health care. Will his gamble work?

Paul Albaugh

This Just In: The FBI Is Investigating

Comey's testimony provided little but bad headlines for Trump.

Michael Swartz

Disillusioned Demos Driven to Disrupt

They've been so thoroughly defeated they've got nothing else left.

The Editors

Who Is More Obstructionist?

A look at confirmations for Trump's cabinet vs. Obama's.

Arnold Ahlert

Time for the GOP to Show Some Backbone

Republicans are out of excuses for their failure to lead.

Arnold Ahlert

The Axman Cometh

Trump takes office with an ambitious agenda.

Nate Jackson

National Concealed Carry Reciprocity Coming Soon?

Gun permits should work the same way driver's licenses do.

Thomas Gallatin

Schumer Seeks to Clog the DC Drain

Democrats might slow nomination process for Trump's cabinet picks.

Publius

Wednesday Top Headlines

Congress sworn in, Ryan easily wins speakership, Ford and Trump.

Lewis Morris

How the GOP Can Use Its Mandate

The congressional agenda in the coming weeks will bear watching.

Jordan Candler

Gun-Friendly Congress Takes Aim

"Flyover country" can take solace in a gun-friendly group of legislators.