Democrats are conspicuously silent about changing filibuster rules now that they’re in the minority
The filibuster is a procedural, not constitutional, requirement and can be changed. It’s been on the Senate books since 1917, ...
The Economist1d
Art of the deal, or act of appeasement?
The latest news in US politics, with coverage of Donald Trump’s second term.
Resistance, Where Art Thou?
And in fact, quite often, the Constitution intentionally acts as a brake on majoritarianism. It creates structures, ...
Could Canada really become the 51st US state? Here's what it would take
President Donald Trump has repeatedly said Canada should be the 51st U.S. state, erasing the 5,525-mile border the nations ...
Boosted child tax credit excluded from White House list of tax priorities
The White House‘s list of tax priorities this week featured a notable omission: an expansion of the child tax credit, a ...
Market Commentary: The Dog That Does More Than Bark
Sinking yields lessened the intense pressure on EM currencies, pressure which had forced 'doom loop' EM currency intervention ...
Tri-City Herald on MSN15d
Crowds stream onto WA Capitol Campus for rallies about schools, rent caps and immigrant justice
Despite the dreary, cold weather, students, parents and education advocates — plus a marching band — headed to the Tivoli ...
Buddy Carter proposes renaming Greenland: ‘Red, White, and Blueland’
As President Donald Trump continues to make his interest in acquiring Greenland known, Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) is proposing a new name for the Danish territory if it is acquired ...
The Olympian15d
Crowds stream onto WA Capitol Campus for rallies about schools, rent caps and immigrant justice
Special-education services, mental health support for students, reliable transportation and nutritious food were all included in their demands, as was curriculum that includes art, music ...
Yakima Herald-Republic16d
Hundreds descend on WA Capitol to support public education, housing and immigrant justice
Special-education services, mental health support for students, reliable transportation and nutritious food were all included in their demands, as was curriculum including art, music, STEM and ...