Ralph Nader: Democrats Stand Between Trump and Tyranny

Ralph Nader / Common Dreams Dec 30, 2019 The president has all but dismantled the guardrails of democracy. Nancy Pelosi must force Senate Republicans to defend his high crimes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pelosi Asks House Democrats to Draft Articles of Impeachment

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Dec 5, 2019 In a statement, the California congresswoman says, "the facts are uncontested" and that the president "abused his power" for personal gain. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Democrats Threaten to Hold Barr in Contempt

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams May 2, 2019 The attorney general, a Trump appointee, refuses to testify before the House or comply with a subpoena for the unredacted Mueller report. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Democrats Threaten Subpoena if Barr Cancels House Testimony

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Apr 29, 2019 Speaking with CNN, Rep. Jerry Nadler says, "The witness is not going to tell the committee how to conduct its hearing, period." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Take Down ‘Dangerous’ Tweet of Ilhan Omar Video, Pelosi Tells Trump

DARLENE SUPERVILLE / The Associated Press Apr 14, 2019 The president draws fire for retweeting a video that purports to show Democratic Rep. Omar being dismissive of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Nancy Pelosi Believes in Nothing

Jacob Bacharach / Truthdig Apr 2, 2019 The House speaker's apparent refusal to impeach the president has laid bare a curious void at the heart of her party’s politics. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Democrats Raise Prospect of Impeachment, Jail for Trump

HOPE YEN / The Associated Press Dec 9, 2018 A prison stint is possible if it is proved that the president directed illegal hush-money payments to women, House leaders say. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Is America in a Full-Blown Constitutional Crisis?

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Nov 8, 2018 Pundits and politicians fear the worst after Donald Trump replaces Attorney General Jeff Sessions with one of his toadies. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

GOP Congressman Defends Comparison of 9/11, Free Birth Control

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 2, 2012 Instead of doing the right thing--i.e., apologizing--for his insensitive and outrageous claim that President Obama's mandate that insurance companies provide contraception without a co-pay is just like the 9/11 terrorists and Pearl Harbor, GOP freshman Rep. Mike Kelly is doing the opposite: doubling down on his remarks. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

GOP Congressman Compares Free Birth Control to 9/11

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Aug 1, 2012 Caution: Rep. Mike Kelly has made a statement so ridiculous it might make your head spin. To see the Pennsylvania Republican's remark, click below. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )