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Trump Is Already Leaving His Mark on the Courts
The president has tied Ronald Reagan for most appeals court positions filled in his first year.

Three Californias?
Over 500,000 signatures will be needed in order for Californians to vote on breaking up their state.
Why Congress Isn't Working and What You Can Do About It
Even a casual observer can notice that something is deeply wrong in Congress. So now what?
Failed GOP Leadership
The party of Lincoln and Reagan is at serious risk of losing its majorities in both houses of Congress in 2018.

Bob Corker Is Leaving; His Replacement Could Be...
Several names are being batted around, but we think it'll be Diane Black or Mark Green.

GOP Saddles Itself With ObamaCare
Senate Republicans' failure to repeal ObamaCare means they will now have to deal with funding it.
The Strange Political Race in Alabama
Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore sailed to victory last night over incumbent Sen. Luther Strange.
Last Chance to Tackle ObamaCare?
The Graham-Cassidy bill is a long way from repeal, but it has some selling points for the GOP.

Dems Ignoring Their Menendez Problem
Senate Democrats are in danger of losing another seat — even before the 2018 midterm.

From ObamaCare to BailoutCare?
Congress can either pursue exchange bailouts or a state-managed ObamaCare structure.
What's the Point of Republican Infighting?
If there was ever a time when the GOP should be accomplishing a lot, it's now. And they're not.

A Big, Fat Lie on 'Skinny' ObamaCare Repeal
Senate GOP fails in another bid to repeal ObamaCare, while the Leftmedia blames Republican division on sexism.

No Gain for Team GOP on ObamaCare Repeal
Seven Republicans vote no — and six flip-flopped from two years ago — as the GOP fails again to advance the "ball."

Senate GOP Votes to Debate, Not to Do Anything
And only barely — it took a tie-breaking vote from VP Mike Pence to move forward. The first bill then failed.
On Health Care, Congress Needs to Do Its Job
Republicans aren't playing like a team, and that's undermining their responsibility to repeal and replace ObamaCare.

GOP Senators Fail to Agree on ObamaCare Repeal
As more Republicans defect, McConnell pulls the plan and declares failure. All hope isn't lost, but it sure is dim.

Senate Reveals Latest Health Plan; Is It DOA?
Republicans are still at odds over various aspects of repealing ObamaCare. And it may sink Version 2.0.

Trump's FBI Nominee: Russia Investigation Isn't a 'Witch Hunt'
What else would he say? Christopher Wray insisted that he is committed to the Constitution, Rule of Law and impartiality.
Better Health Care or Broken Promises?
Will the GOP give us another version of the most virulent, national debt-busting, socialist enterprise in our nation's history?

Democrats Continue Their Strategy of Obstruction
Trump has only had 48 of his nominees confirmed, and Democrats are to blame, so Senate recess will be delayed.