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Congress’ housing bill isn’t enough to fix California’s problems

The housing reform debate should not focus on HUD grant programs or apartment stairwells. It should address NEPA, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act and CEQA.

Graham Platner’s downfall should be wake-up call for moms in California

Like many California mothers, I want my children to grow up believing character matters...

California voters deserve a real contest for governor

Becerra is competing for an open seat. He should not be able to dictate...

California’s high-speed rail delusions keep chugging along

Coming soon since 2008! High-speed rail in California.

New York politicians ignore the budget disasters ahead

New York’s gubernatorial election is less than 16 weeks away, but both Gov. Kathy...

The Filibuster and the Future

Saying McConnell or Thune doesn’t understand Democratic intentions on the filibuster is like saying Wellington underestimates Napoleon.

Letitia James seeks fraud charges dismissed, citing ‘vindictive’ prosecution

New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a federal judge to dismiss the mortgage fraud case against her, claiming it was brought against her due to President Trump's spite.

Republicans turn their attention to bashing Obamacare as shutdown enters day 39

Senator Lindsey Graham calls for replacing Obamacare with a better system as Republicans blast the Affordable Care Act amid ongoing government funding disputes.

Senate in limbo as Thune eyes long-haul until shutdown ends

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., wanted to keep lawmakers in town until the shutdown ended. While there was a flurry of behind-the-scenes activity, no path forward has materialized yet.

Trump: Take money from ‘big, bad insurance companies,’ give it to Americans

President Trump said he's telling Senate Republicans that money sent to insurance companies should instead go to individuals so they can buy better health care.

Pelosi earned more than $130 million in stock profits, return of 16,930%, during time in Congress: report

Nancy Pelosi and her husband have made around $133.7 million in stock profits during her congressional career, which began in 1987, according to a new report.

Biden claims ‘Democratic Party is back’ after election, says late son ‘should have been the president, not me’

Former President Joe Biden said in a post-election speech in Nebraska the "Democratic Party is back" and accused Donald Trump of wrecking the Constitution.

Social media erupts after far-left mayor gives victory speech in foreign language: ‘Humiliating’

Newly re-elected Minneapolis Democratic Mayor Jacob Frey is taking criticism for giving a victory speech in Somali and saying that Minneapolis belongs to Somalia.

Dem House hopeful vows to help working class despite record of hiking taxes

State Rep. Aftyn Behn running for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District, holds a voting record that appears to contradict her pro-working-class campaign message.

Trump urges Senate Republicans to redirect funds from Obamacare-backed insurers, pay Americans directly

President Donald Trump has urged Senate Republicans to redirect funds from "money sucking" insurance companies linked to Obamacare back to Americans.

Patriot or ‘Pathetic RINO’? Maverick Republican Thomas Massie trades ‘America First’ label for ‘America only’

Rep. Thomas Massie, who is being primaried by a Trump-backed challenger, said that he now considers himself to be "America only," not "America First."

Lessons About Power from Middle-earth

A story that needs retelling in our age of rage.

The Trump DOJ’s Vindictive Reply to Comey’s Claim of Vindictive Prosecution

This week produced one of the most bizarre submissions to a court that I’ve seen.

The Pol Who Wants to Replace Pelosi Makes Her Look Normal

Scott Wiener has compiled a record of utterly bonkers legislation, offering proof that his party cannot be trusted around children.

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