Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Slate of Progressive Female Candidates

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Feb 21, 2020 Through her new political action committee, the congresswoman announces her support for several challengers to establishment Democrats. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

‘Bye-Bye’: Trump Stalks Out of Shutdown Session With Democrats

CATHERINE LUCEY, LISA MASCARO and LAURIE KELLMAN / The Associated Press Jan 9, 2019 Efforts to end the 19-day partial government closure fall into deeper disarray over the president's demand for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Facing Pressure, McConnell Agrees to Criminal Justice Vote

MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEVIN FREKING / The Associated Press Dec 11, 2018 Amid a push from the president and bipartisan support, the Senate majority leader allows the bill to overhaul sentencing laws to proceed. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Before Family Separations, the Trump Administration Quietly Removed Protections for Migrant Kids

Miranda S. Spivack / Reveal Jun 29, 2018 Thanks to a series of policy changes, children's chances of finding asylum in the U.S. are slimmer than ever. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Family Reunification Methods Unclear, ICE Official Says

The Associated Press Jun 22, 2018 Federal authorities are still working on a plan to reunite an estimated 1,800 children with their parents after they were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Does Trump Want to Fire Robert Mueller or Discredit Him?

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Apr 4, 2018 The bottom line is that we may never see the special counsel's findings unless he persuades a grand jury to return an indictment against the president. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Trump Working With Governors to Send Troops to Guard Border

JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Apr 4, 2018 The announcement comes after the president pledges "strong action today" on immigration and a day after he proposed using the military to secure the southern border until his border wall was erected. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

House Intelligence Committee Votes to Release Classified Memo

MARY CLARE JALONICK, JONATHAN LEMIRE and ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Jan 29, 2018 The memo purports to show improper use of surveillance by the FBI and the Justice Department in the Russia investigation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Over 20 White House Employees Have Talked to Mueller, Lawyer Says

CHAD DAY and MARY CLARE JALONICK / The Associated Press Jan 25, 2018 The number of interviewees, including eight people from the White House counsel's office, suggests the breadth of Mueller's investigation into Russian election interference. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Federal Government Shuts Down

ZEKE MILLER, ANDREW TAYLOR and ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Jan 19, 2018 As Republicans and Democrats exchange blame, all but the most essential operations halt, marring the one-year anniversary of the Trump inauguration. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Evidence of the Core Allegations Is Lacking in ‘Russiagate’

By Ray McGovern and William Binney / Consortiumnews May 24, 2017 So far, the scandal has been smoke and mirrors, with no chargeable offenses and not a scintilla of convincing proof of Russian meddling in the election. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Wendy Davis Won’t Back Down, Maher Rips Voting Rights Act Decision, and More

Tracy Bloom / Truthdig Jul 1, 2013 A look at the day's political happenings, including Sen. Elizabeth Warren's latest fight against student loan rate increases and what the top two Senate Republicans are requesting of the NFL and other major American sports leagues. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )