A Presidency Stalled And Sputtering
President Trump hasn't moved beyond executive actions, something a president normally resorts to when he can't get anything done legislatively. That's not a good sign for Trump's agenda.
Congress
Reality Check On Trump Calling For Bipartisanship On Health Care
The president told a bipartisan group of senators that there will be a deal on health care. "It's such an easy one," he said, adding that it will "happen very quickly." But it's hardly that easy.
Trump Supporter Or Investigator? 5 Problems For Devin Nunes And Trump White House
Democrats are calling for Nunes to recuse himself from the Russia investigation after it was revealed he was on White House grounds the day before announcing evidence of Trump's team being surveilled.
Push To Name Muslim Brotherhood A Terrorist Group Worries U.S. Offshoots
Some Islamic institutions in the U.S. were founded by brotherhood members or sympathizers. Community leaders say ties with the Islamist movement were cut long ago; conservatives suspect otherwise.
Letting States Decide Health Coverage Could Make It Harder To Buy
House Republicans altered their health care bill to let states decide what coverage is required. That would make it harder to buy coverage for childbirth or chronic illness, analysts say.
U.S. Senate Votes To Repeal Obama-Era Internet Privacy Rules
The rules would require Internet providers to tell consumers what data they collect and get consent before selling. Republicans said ISPs were facing stricter regulations than companies like Google.
Congress Rolls Back Obama-Era Rule On Hunting Bears And Wolves In Alaska
The Senate voted Tuesday to lift a 2016 ban on certain hunting practices — like trapping and aerial shooting — on national wildlife refuges there. Now the bill heads to President Trump to be signed.
Redistricting Reform Advocates Say The Real 'Rigged System' Is Gerrymandering
Advocates in Virginia and beyond hope voters will be more engaged in the wake of the 2016 and ready to take on redistricting reform.
Why Eliminating Government Agencies Is A Lot Easier Said Than Done
President Trump's budget blueprint isn't the administration's only effort to downsize and reorganize the government. It's something many presidents have tried before him.
Proposed Bill Penalizes Employees Who Opt Out Of Genetic Testing
Congress is considering a new bill that would make it easier for companies to gather genetic data from employees. The bill was introduced by North Carolina Representative Virginia Foxx.