“House Republicans want to make it harder for federal courts to serve as a check on Trump’s lawlessness and overreach,” said one advocate. “But that’s not how our democracy works.” With the Trump administration’s attacks on the First Amendment, birthright citizenship, and other constitutional rights in full swing, Republicans in the U.S. House on Wednesday passed a […]
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced a bipartisan resolution to support the independence and critical public service mission of the United States Postal Service, emphasizing the essential role the Postal Service has played in connecting and serving Americans, especially in rural communities. Sens. Sullivan and Peters were joined in introducing the […]
“In this bill, Republicans are saying the quiet part out loud: Billionaires, big companies, and special interests not only deserve a tax break, but that it should be paid for by everyday Americans.” Republicans on the House Rules Committee voted late Monday to advance a budget resolution that, if translated into law, would enact painful […]
“Congress has a choice—they can either extend a failed policy or create tax reform that actually works for Main Street and communities.” As the Trump administration and congressional Republicans pursue trillions of dollars in new tax giveaways for wealthy individuals and corporations, economists and pollsters this week are warning about how devastating the GOP’s plan would be […]