Since the Trump agenda does not rely on legislation, Tuesday’s ballot won’t likely have much effect on what he does – or says.
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Tag Archives: Congress
Mugging, In More Ways Than One
Senate hearings often involve mugging for cameras, but Judiciary Committee Democrats added a genuine verbal sucker punch.
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Puerto Rico Invites A Write-Off
Relocating every Puerto Rican to the mainland would make more sense than granting the island’s $139 billion aid request.
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Will Impeachment Kill The Bull Market?
Impeachment of President Trump does not seem very likely, and a significant adverse effect on stocks even less so.
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A Maverick Departs
With one notable exception, admiring statements came from many quarters as Sen. John McCain lost his race against cancer.
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Get Ready For Another Divided Government
Democrats have an excellent shot at taking the House, but the Senate seems likely to stay in Republican hands.
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Post-Nuclear Regrets
A decision to “go nuclear” haunts Senate Democrats, who must fight a Supreme Court confirmation battle without any weapons.
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On Gerrymanders, Electing To Step Aside
Democracy will survive a ruling on gerrymanders that leaves politics to the political branches of government.
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