U.S. Congress
- 6 Changes to National Health Policy to Watch in 2026by Aneeta Mathur-Ashton on January 1, 2026 at 8:28 pm
A look at the six biggest policy shifts set in motion last year that will impact public health in America this year.
- Will Congress Vote on War in Venezuela?by Olivier Knox on December 15, 2025 at 9:30 pm
If the wars in Iraq are any guide, they may not want to.
- Obamacare Subsidies on the Brink: What to Knowby Aneeta Mathur-Ashton on December 11, 2025 at 9:00 pm
Congress voted today to reject two proposals to keep Obamacare premiums down. Here’s what you need to know.
- Americans' Wish List: Better Politics and Better Politiciansby Olivier Knox on December 1, 2025 at 9:30 pm
Congressional approval plummeted to 14% amid the government shutdown.
- What Goes Into Protecting a Public Figure?by Olivier Knox on November 25, 2025 at 9:30 pm
Grenades, "giant knives" and Russian bot farms: A security expert on the threats facing celebrities and politicians.
- Weekly Roundup: Anatomy of a Cave and a $2,000 Check?by Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder on November 14, 2025 at 9:30 pm
Plus AI optimism and a rundown of regional news, including a gerrymandering smackdown.
- The Government Shutdown May Be Ending, but Its Effects on the Nation's Health Will Lingerby Imamu Tomlinson on November 11, 2025 at 10:07 pm
Politicians must put people over party to prevent future damaging shutdowns.
- The Shutdown Is Dead, Long Live the Shutdownby Olivier Knox on November 11, 2025 at 9:30 pm
Democrats caved, but there’s good news for millions of Americans.
- Affordable Care Act Subsidies Are a Lifeline for Millions of Americans. Don’t Let Congress Take Them Away.by Josh Green on November 5, 2025 at 6:02 pm
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green: Lawmakers must not allow the ACA’s premium tax credits to expire.
- Trump Gives Congressional Democrats the Cold Shoulder – For Nowby Aneeta Mathur-Ashton on August 11, 2025 at 8:30 pm
President Trump’s decision to shun congressional Democrats could backfire during upcoming negotiations to fund the government and avoid a shutdown at the end of the fiscal year.
- Should Congress Be Banned From Trading Stocks?by Olivier Knox on July 31, 2025 at 8:30 pm
A Senate panel advanced a bill to combat insider trading, but full passage is far from certain.
- Rural Hospitals Brace for Fallout From Medicaid Cutsby Aneeta Mathur-Ashton on July 21, 2025 at 7:41 pm
Rural hospital associations, medical insurance companies and doctors warn the recent cuts to Medicaid will roil rural communities.
- Three Themes From the Latest Congressional Hearing on Antisemitism at College Campusesby Aneeta Mathur-Ashton on July 15, 2025 at 8:39 pm
University leaders touted efforts to clamp down on antisemitism and vowed to continue the work at the ninth congressional hearing on the matter.
- Ignoring Congress on Iran, Trump Is Not an Outlierby Olivier Knox on June 24, 2025 at 8:30 pm
Were Trump’s strikes on Iran illegal? Maybe. Were they unprecedented? Not at all.
- Congress Must Vote On War With Iran: Tim Kaineby Olivier Knox on June 18, 2025 at 8:30 pm
‘I'm just trying to get my colleagues to affirm that principle – no war without Congress except in self-defense,’ the Virginia senator says of his latest resolution.
- Why Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Is Anything Butby Maya MacGuineas on June 12, 2025 at 10:21 pm
Including interest payments on the debt it creates, the price tag of the legislation comes to a dizzying $3 trillion.
- A Plan to Save Green Energy Tax Credits … From the GOPby Olivier Knox on June 12, 2025 at 8:30 pm
Hardline Republicans want to end Biden-era green energy incentives, but moderates in both houses are pushing back.
- L.A. Protests, Trump Military Parade and Musk-Trump Breakup: The Week in Cartoons June 9-13on June 10, 2025 at 7:49 pm
- Midday Must-Reads: California On Fire Over Protests, Travel Ban Is Back and Moreby Aneeta Mathur-Ashton on June 9, 2025 at 5:22 pm
Protest tensions mount in California and Trump's travel ban takes effect.
- The 3 Self-Inflicted Wounds Poised to Doom the GOP’s Big, Beautiful Bill in the Senateby Aneeta Mathur-Ashton on June 6, 2025 at 7:03 pm
Discord within the GOP, chamber rules and the Senate parliamentarian are poised to doom Republicans’ ability to get their massive megabill approved.
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