The Shutdown Isn't Ending Any Time Soon, Even After The House Passed A Plan To Reopen The Government
Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over border wall funding, and lawmakers are beginning to talk about the two-week-old shutdown in terms of months.
House Republicans Voted To Give Trump His Border Wall Money And Now A Shutdown Is Likelier Than Ever
The House, the Senate, and the White House can’t agree on whether to fund a border wall along the US–Mexico border. If they can’t reach a deal by Friday night, several government agencies will run out of funding.
A Sweeping Bill That Will Give Nonviolent Offenders The Chance To Get Out Of Jail Early Is Heading To Trump’s Desk
The bill reforms mandatory minimums and “three strikes” laws, and grants early release to certain inmates who complete anti-recidivism training. Trump is expected to sign it into law.
Republicans Say They Didn't Intend For Obamacare To Get Tossed Out By The Courts, But Many Don’t Mind That It Did
A Texas judge tossed out the ACA, saying the repeal of the individual mandate in the tax law invalidated the whole thing. Republicans say it could be another opportunity to repeal Obamacare after lawmaker efforts failed.
The Senate Finally Passed A Bill To Give Nonviolent Offenders The Chance To Get Out Of Prison Early
A House vote could come later this week. The bill reforms mandatory minimums and “three strikes” laws, and grants early release to certain inmates who complete anti-recidivism training.
A Federal Judge Just Ruled That The Affordable Care Act Is Unconstitutional
In a controversial ruling, a Texas judge has ruled that a minor move by Congress last year is grounds to strike down the entire Affordable Care Act, including preexisting condition protections.
A Landmark Deal In Congress Could Give Nonviolent Drug Offenders The Chance To Get Out Of Jail Early
The bill would reform mandatory minimums and “three strike” laws, and grant release to people serving exorbitant prison sentences for crack cocaine possession.
Kavanaugh Sided With The Liberal Wing Of The Supreme Court In Declining To Hear Planned Parenthood Cases
Two cases that threatened to block federal funding to Planned Parenthood will not go before the Supreme Court after a majority of justices declined to take them up.
Abortion Language Is Still Holding Up A Bipartisan Bill To Lower Insurance Costs
Congress has a bill that could lower insurance premiums by 20%, and some senators want to pass it. But the parties remain firmly divided.
The House Republican Campaign Arm Confirmed It Has Been Hacked
Months of sensitive emails may have been viewed, as the security breach reportedly lasted several months.
The Trump Administration Announced New Rules Further Dismantling Obamacare
New guidelines from the White House will grant states broad freedom to craft health plans outside of the structure of the Affordable Care Act.
The Democratic House Will Defend Obamacare Against A Major Lawsuit Because The Trump Administration Won’t
The Texas lawsuit to declare the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional has gone unopposed by Congress, but that will change once Democrats take control of the House.
Judge Orders White House To Reinstate Jim Acosta’s Press Pass
A federal judge on Friday ruled that CNN reporter Jim Acosta’s due process rights were likely violated when the White House revoked his press credentials.
Mitch McConnell Just Blocked A Bipartisan Bill To Protect Robert Mueller
Sen. Jeff Flake vowed not to vote for any more of President Trump's judicial nominees until the Senate votes to protect Mueller, putting pressure on McConnell to change his mind.
Medicaid Expansion Won Big Tuesday And Hundreds Of Thousands Of People Will Now Gain Health Insurance
Expansion supporters won key races in the midterm elections and several ballot initiatives passed.
The 2018 Elections Will Decide If Millions Of People Will Gain Health Insurance Through Medicaid
Two competing forces are going to war during these midterms, and Medicaid could grow or be transformed dramatically depending on who wins.
Democrats Are Running On Obamacare In Places Where They Lost On Obamacare
To see where the country is going on health care, look at what’s happening in central Arkansas.
It's Official: Brett Kavanaugh Is Now A Justice On The US Supreme Court
Kavanaugh was confirmed Saturday in a historically tight vote, and has now been sworn in to replace retired justice Anthony Kennedy.
Brett Kavanaugh Now Has The Votes With Sens. Susan Collins And Joe Manchin Backing Him
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin both said they will vote yes, all but guaranteeing Kavanaugh will be confirmed to the Supreme Court this weekend.
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski Says Brett Kavanaugh Is "Not The Right Man" For The Supreme Court
Murkowski, from Alaska, was considered one of four swing votes who could determine if Brett Kavanaugh ultimately makes it to the Supreme Court. A final vote is expected this weekend.