Donald Trump’s Sneak Attack on Social Security

Nancy Altman / Independent Media Institute May 22, 2019 A new scheme would radically reduce the number of those who qualify for federal benefits, and it doesn't require Congressional approval. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Launches New Assault on the Working Poor

Julia Conley / Common Dreams May 7, 2019 The Office of Management and Budget's latest effort to redefine "poverty" threatens to deprive countless Americans of basic social services. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

News Industry Fights Back on Claims by Trump

DAVID BAUDER / The Associated Press Apr 3, 2019 Although some stories have been disputed, much of what the public learned in the last two years is due to relentless digging by reporters. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Aims to Turn Border Debate His Way With El Paso Rally

ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Feb 11, 2019 Risking yet another government shutdown, the president is making a renewed push to secure funding for his long-promised wall. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Negotiations Hit Snag as Shutdown Deadline Approaches

JONATHAN LEMIRE and ALAN FRAM / The Associated Press Feb 11, 2019 As the White House refuses to rule out another shutdown, negotiators clash over a new hurdle for a border security compromise in Congress. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump-GOP Meeting Boosts Optimism About Border Deal

ALAN FRAM and ANDREW TAYLOR / The Associated Press Feb 7, 2019 Negotiators predict an agreement could come as early as this weekend. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Heads to TV, Border as Federal Workers Face Paycheck Sting

MATTHEW DALY, CATHERINE LUCEY and JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Jan 8, 2019 With no end to the government shutdown in sight, the president aims to plead his case for wall funding directly to the American people. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Says He Needs to Deal With Dem Leaders to End Shutdown

CATHERINE LUCEY and LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jan 6, 2019 The president holds out little hope that another round of talks between top aides and congressional staff will end the partial shutdown. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump: Mattis Out as of Jan. 1; Deputy Will Be Acting Chief

LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press Dec 23, 2018 Patrick Shanahan will take over as acting secretary to cover the accelerated departure. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump Picks Mick Mulvaney as Next Chief of Staff

JONATHAN LEMIRE, CATHERINE LUCEY and JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Dec 14, 2018 The current budget director will be "acting" chief, replacing John Kelly after a chaotic search by the president. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Its Agenda Stymied, the House Tea Party Fades

LISA MASCARO / The Associated Press Jun 3, 2018 The Republican movement took Washington by storm eight years ago, but its failures show the limits of riding a campaign wave into the reality of governing. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

How the Trumpian Circus Benefits the Trumpian Project

E.J. Dionne Jr. / Truthdig May 1, 2018 If there are too many scandals to seize our attention, all of them taken together can allow unpopular policies to take root without scrutiny. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )