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Congress

15d ago

Schumer isn’t the leader Democrats need in the new Trump era

Schumer was a hell of a leader in his prime, dominating media coverage and twisting Republican arms. But he’s past his prime.
A split composite of Chuck Schume and Jen Psaki.
A split composite of Chuck Schume and Jen Psaki.
16d ago

Veterans’ group unveils new ad targeting Musk and DOGE, raising 2026 stakes

“I did not put my life on the line for some tech bro billionaire from South Africa to come in here and try to destroy our country,” one U.S. veteran said.
Elon Musk with a shirt that says "DOGE"
Elon Musk with a shirt that says "DOGE"
16d ago

Republicans waste little time acting on Trump’s judicial impeachment demand

The problem isn’t just that Trump called for the impeachment of a federal judge. It’s also the House Republicans who followed the presidential directive.
Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, at the Capitol on Jan. 23, 2025.
Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, at the Capitol on Jan. 23, 2025.
17d ago

The silver lining in the Democratic Party’s abysmally low approval rating

Recent history tells us that that anger may be crucial if the Democrats are to back from their current lowly position.
Hakeem Jeffries,Chuck Schumer
Hakeem Jeffries,Chuck Schumer
18d ago

I was in the House for many government funding fights. Chuck Schumer made the right call.

Schumer understood things could get much worse for federal employees and congressional Democrats during a shutdown.
Chuck Schumer smiles during a television interview
Chuck Schumer smiles during a television interview
18d ago

Democratic voters’ attitudes on partisan compromise undergo a dramatic shift

For many years, the Democratic base expected the party to compromise. Those expectations have changed dramatically, and it’s worth understanding why.
Pete Aguilar, Hakeem Jeffries, and Katherine Clark seen from a door window.
Pete Aguilar, Hakeem Jeffries, and Katherine Clark seen from a door window.
20d ago

The shutdown blunder that Chuck Schumer may never live down

How the GOP speaker forced New York's top Democrat to make one of the tougher calls of his Senate career.
chuck schumer mike johnson politics political politicians
chuck schumer mike johnson politics political politicians
21d ago

Chuck Schumer’s stumbles leave Democrats without a message

Senate Democrats voted to avoid a shutdown but at the cost of throwing their House counterparts under the bus and enabling Trump's lawlessness.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
21d ago

Republicans might not realize just how unpopular Elon Musk is

Some key Republican officials seem to believe that Musk and DOGE enjoy broad public support. There’s a lot of evidence to the contrary.
Elon Musk speaking at Trump a campaign rally
Elon Musk speaking at Trump a campaign rally
22d ago

Facing bipartisan opposition, White House abandons outlandish CDC nominee

Matt Gaetz was Donald Trump’s first personnel fiasco, but not last. Take Dave Weldon's failed CDC nomination, for example.
Dave Weldon speaks into a microphone at a podium
Dave Weldon speaks into a microphone at a podium
22d ago

Democrats reject partisan GOP bill ahead of shutdown deadline, but for how long?

On the surface, it looks like Senate Democrats are playing “hardball” with time running out before a government shutdown. But it might not be that simple.
A U.S. flag flies in front of the dome of the Capitol.
A U.S. flag flies in front of the dome of the Capitol.
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