Liberals To Senate Democrats: (Don't) Do Your Jobs
Some on the left are aiming to create a liberal version of the Tea Party. It's already exerting pressure on Democrats to stop Trump by any procedural means necessary.
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Trump Political Advisers Now Raising Money For His 'America First' Agenda
Aides from the president's campaign are working with a group that will not have to reveal donors. Contributors will fund efforts to promote his goals without revealing their role.
Trump's Immigration Order Is 'Not A Ban On Muslims,' Homeland Security Chief Says
Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly characterized the order as a "temporary pause" as officials "assess the strengths and the weaknesses of our current system."
Bills Across The Country Could Increase Penalties For Protesters
In North Dakota, a lawmaker has introduced a bill that would allow motorists to run over and kill any protester obstructing a highway as long as the driver did not do it intentionally.
Senate Democrats Block Committee Votes On 2 Trump Nominees
Democrats boycotted a meeting of the Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday morning, preventing the panel from voting on nominees to lead the departments of the Treasury and Health and Human Services.
Fortress America: What We Can — And Can't — Learn From History
President Trump's executive order on refugees left travelers stranded at airports worldwide. To some, the scenes evoked images of Jewish refugees during World War II. We investigate the parallels.
Refugee Agencies Race Against Time To Beat Trump Immigration Ban
Immigration and refugee advocates say the details of President Trump's executive order are still in flux. Some travelers have been barred from entering the U.S. Others are receiving exemptions.
Labor Unions Appear Set For More State-Level Defeats In 2017
Kentucky has already enacted a bill that would prohibit labor unions from forcing non-union members to pay fees to the union. Lawmakers in Missouri and New Hampshire are debating similar bills.
Trump Accuses Top Democrat Of 'Fake Tears' Over Executive Order
Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, became emotional Sunday, calling the president's travel ban "un-American." The president took aim at him in an unusual moment and questioned his sincerity.
Trump Acts To Roll Back Regulations On Businesses
Cutting regulations is easier said than done, requiring a lengthy process involving public comment.