The political world was turned upside down yesterday when President Trump made a deal with Democrats on government funding, raising the debt limit, and Hurricane Harvey Aid. Trump broke ranks … READ MORE
Republicans
September Showdowns Will Remind the American People Why We Are $20 Trillion in Debt
Anyone paying attention to the news recently knows that this month will be a busy one in Washington. Congress needs to pass a bill to fund the government, raise the … READ MORE
Congress and MLB, an All-or-Nothing Game
If you are a baseball fan you have likely noticed the game’s shift towards homeruns and strikeouts. Baseball’s most popular rookie, Cody Bellinger, tied the major league record of 19 … READ MORE
A Reason To Celebrate This Year’s Conventions
Every four years something special comes through our TVs and straight into our living rooms. We cheer, we laugh, we cry, we hear great speeches, we unmask villains, and an … READ MORE
The Motion to Proceed…to What? A Senate Healthcare Explainer
After weeks of uncertainty and an abysmal outlook for success, the Senate Republicans made a small breakthrough today when they passed the motion to proceed to begin debate on the … READ MORE
Senate Health Care Proposal and Politics Explainer
After weeks of secrecy about what the Senate health care reform will look like, Senate Republican leadership finally unveiled their version of repeal and replace – the Better Care Reconciliation Act(BCRA). … READ MORE
Rising Healthcare Costs are a (Federal) Budget Buster
This week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its analysis of how the updated American Health Care Act (AHCA) would impact the federal budget and the amount of people covered … READ MORE
Health Care Explainer: Where Are We Now?
After months of interparty turmoil, the House of Representatives passed their much-anticipated, highly-controversial, American Health Care Act (AHCA) by a narrow margin of 217-213. While passage prompted a Rose Garden … READ MORE