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.
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Trump Administration Files Motion Aimed At Controlling Consumer Protection Agency
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is in the executive branch, but the president doesn't control it, which he says is unconstitutional. Agency supporters say independence is its strength.
That Time American Women Lost Their Citizenship Because They Married Foreigners
None of these rules applied to American men when they chose a spouse.
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.
Advocates Say Trump Budget Cuts Will Hurt Country's Most Vulnerable
The outline released Thursday by the White House reduces funding for public housing, Meals on Wheels, community grants and more. Trump's lead budget official says such programs aren't proven to work.
Trump Violating Lawyers' First Rule For Clients: Keep Your Mouth Shut
The president and his advisers are playing into lawyers' worst nightmare: digging their legal case into a deep hole by making remarks outside the courtroom.
Trump Travel Ban Blocked Nationwide By Federal Judge In Hawaii
The judge issued a temporary restraining order that prevented the president's revised executive order from taking effect at midnight and barring refugees and visitors from six mostly Muslim countries.
Ethics Documents Suggest Conflict Of Interest By Trump Adviser
Christopher Liddell appeared to be invested in 18 companies when he joined the president in meetings with their CEOs. The investments totaled between $3 million and $4 million.
Key In GOP Health Care Overhaul: Massive Changes To Medicaid
The American Health Care Act calls for big cuts for the program that serves low-income people, people with disabilities and the elderly. As a candidate, President Trump promised "no cuts" to Medicaid.
Rep. Steve King Stands By Controversial Tweet About 'Somebody Else's Babies'
The conservative Iowa lawmaker with a history of inflammatory statements tweeted in support of a right-wing Dutch politician.