Elected in an anti-Trump backlash, freshman Democrats nonetheless urge leadership to focus less on investigations and more on problem solving.
House Republicans
Posted inPolitical Animal
The GOP Will Be the Party of Trumpism Without Trump
After the midterms, Trump has a bigger hold on the GOP than ever, but his politics will have more staying power than he will.
Posted inPolitical Animal
House Republicans Build a New Team
After losing control of the chamber, the GOP held new elections to form a fresh leadership roster.
Posted inPolitical Animal
Devin Nunes Shields Trump’s Helsinki Interpreter
The only American other than the president who knows what he discussed with Vladimir Putin in Helsinki is the interpreter.
Posted inMain, Political Animal
Paul Ryan Is Losing Control of His Caucus Over DACA
A revolt over DACA by endangered moderate Republicans is about to humiliate Paul Ryan and take his control of the House floor away from him.
Posted inPolitical Animal
House Failure to Pass the Farm Bill Reveals Fissures
Rural conservatives protected food stamps by railing against immigrants.
Posted inEducation, Higher Education
Christian Conservatives are Trying to Turn Their Bigoted Policies into Higher Education Law
Discrimination cannot be disguised as religious freedom
