Senate Democrats would ideally end their government shutdown quickly, vote to reopen the government, and fund troop paychecks and nutrition assistance for women and children. Similarly, it would be preferable if President Donald Trump ended his tariff battle so farmers would not need a bailout. But no matter how these underlying issues are resolved, what […]

California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the impending National Guard deployment to San Francisco.

As Socrates or Yogi Berra might say, “knowing nothing" rules the shutdown standoff. President Trump’s role looms as Congress stalls, fatigue grows, and blame spreads.