The Dangers of a Weakened President
Even if no one—inside or outside of the federal government—takes Donald Trump seriously, he could still cause a great deal of damage.
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Flush With Timber Money, Congressman Works to Loosen Forest Protections
Representative Bruce Westerman has received more than $100,000 in timber industry campaign donations. Now, he is pushing a bill that relaxes environmental regulations on the same industry.
Gunman Opens Fire at GOP Baseball Team Practice
The shooter was reportedly targeting elected officials.
A Group of Senators Want to Bring Back Short-Term Insurance Plans
Fourteen senators are pushing Tom Price to relax an Obama-era rule on short-term insurance plans.
A Legislature Can Be Both Polarized and Productive
Look to the Colorado state legislature, which just closed its 2017 session, for lessons on how to put an end to gridlock in Washington, D.C.
More Trouble for Trump: Congressional Probes Drive Down Presidential Approval
Research suggests that, if the focus of the Russia scandal now shifts to congressional hearings, the president's already-low approval numbers will drop even further.
The House Passes a Temporary Spending Bill
The House of Representatives passed a temporary spending bill to fund the government for another week.
Many of Trump’s Temporary Political Appointees Now Have Permanent Jobs at the White House
In January, the Trump administration quietly dispatched more than 400 temporary employees across the federal government. By Derek…
