Political Ploy by Mitch McConnell Blocks Attempt to Stop War With Iran
Though the amendment failed to pass, it represented a major bipartisan challenge to Trump’s escalatory Iran policy.
Politics
Josh Gottheimer Warned Democratic Leaders He Had Votes to Block Bill Mandating Better Conditions for Children in Detention
The bill passed by Congress “does nothing to hold a rogue agency accountable for its cruelty,” said Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
Joe Biden Bragged About Getting Republicans to Raise Taxes in 2012. It Was Actually a Disaster for Democrats.
Joe Biden’s debate woes were compounded by a reminder from Sen. Michael Bennet of the former vice president’s botched 2012 “fiscal cliff” negotiations.
Voices
With Census Decision, Trump’s GOP Falters in March Toward White Minority Rule
The Supreme Court's failure to address the racist underpinnings of the census citizenship question — even while blocking it — is concerning.
Kara Eastman Fell Just Short in 2018. The DCCC Is Recruiting a 2020 Opponent Anyway.
The DCCC seems to have little interest in 2020 in revisiting its assessment of candidates who almost won in 2018, despite having no party support.
The War on Immigrants
A Whistleblower Pointed to ICE Abuse of Solitary Confinement. Now Pressure Mounts for Congressional Investigation.
A government watchdog wants a full accounting for abuses against people detained by ICE — and how an internal whistleblower came to be ignored.
Elizabeth Warren Lays Out a Theory of Change at First Democratic Debate
“We have to push from the outside, have leadership from the inside, and make this Congress reflect the will of the people.”
Voices
Stephanie Grisham Is a Perfect Fit as Trump’s Press Secretary — Because She’s a Proven Liar
There don’t ever seem to be any consequences for Trump advisers who tell lies or break the law.
The War on Immigrants
As Push Against ICE Exploitation of Solitary Confinement Gains Momentum, Cory Booker Calls for Hearings
Booker asked Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Lindsey Graham to convene a hearing in response to the findings of an ICIJ and Intercept investigation.
Investors in Companies Profiting Off Student Loans Are Worried About Democrats' Proposals to Cancel Debt
With ambitious proposals from Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, momentum for canceling student debt is growing.