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PublishedFebruary 22, 2019
Marc A. Thiessen: Trump forcing Republicans to choose between fidelity to him or to the Constitution
If his national emergency declaration prevails in court, it will be a disaster for limited government.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2019
Commentary: What America really needs to do is abolish Congress
If the legislative branch won't act as a check on the executive branch, then what is it for?
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PublishedFebruary 12, 2019
McConnell plans vote on Green New Deal to put political pressure on Democrats
The Senate majority leader wants lawmakers on the record about the climate change package, hoping it will alienate their moderate constituents.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2019
Republicans signal desire to de-escalate battle over wall
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell criticizes the two tactics President Trump has threatened to employ if negotiators can't craft a border security accord to his liking.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2019
Letter to the editor: Federal employees are being held hostage
Until further notice, they're forced to work without pay because of an impasse unrelated to the work they do.
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PublishedJanuary 22, 2019
Commentary: Trump’s phony immigration offer should prompt a real counteroffer
Because the president is entirely incapable of behaving honorably, Congress must act independently.
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PublishedJanuary 10, 2019
Our View: Trump makes it clear he won’t be part of shutdown solution
The impasse will last until Senate Republicans pay the political price for their blind devotion.
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PublishedNovember 22, 2018
Bitter fight looms over longest U.S. court vacancy
President Trump's pick for a district judgeship is accused of hostility toward minority rights.
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PublishedOctober 26, 2018
Commentary: Tea party owes Mitch McConnell an apology
The Senate majority leader deserves credit for aggressive tactics that have packed the judiciary with strict constructionists.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2018
Despise Congress? You’re not alone
Just 14 percent of Americans approve of the legislative branch's performance, a new poll shows.
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