U.S. Customs and Immigration Services completed a proposal to end work visas for spouses of temporary specialized foreign workers, Bloomberg Law reported Thursday. The reported proposal would eliminate H-4 work permits for spouses of people holding H-1B visas and waiting for green cards to become av
U.S. Customs and Immigration Services completed a proposal to end work visas for spouses of temporary specialized foreign workers, Bloomberg Law reported Thursday. The reported proposal would eliminate H-4 work permits for spouses of people holding H-1B visas and waiting for green cards to become av
Some 20 years ago, Paul Begala, then an adviser to President Bill Clinton, expressed his marvel at the ability of the president to act unilaterally. “Stroke of the pen. Law of the land. Kinda cool.”
Some 20 years ago, Paul Begala, then an adviser to President Bill Clinton, expressed his marvel at the ability of the president to act unilaterally. “Stroke of the pen. Law of the land. Kinda cool.”
WASHINGTON — What is it within the U.S. Constitution that President Trump doesn’t understand?. Article I, Section 8 clearly states that the Congress will have the “power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of
WASHINGTON — What is it within the U.S. Constitution that President Trump doesn’t understand?. Article I, Section 8 clearly states that the Congress will have the “power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of
Who empowered President Trump to declare that “a national emergency exists at the southern border of the United States”? Congress. Congress authorized such sweeping authority. Congress failed to impose meaningful constraints or define “national emergency.” Congress is failing to maintain accountabil
Who empowered President Trump to declare that “a national emergency exists at the southern border of the United States”? Congress. Congress authorized such sweeping authority. Congress failed to impose meaningful constraints or define “national emergency.” Congress is failing to maintain accountabil
There is no national security emergency at the border. Trump manufactured a crisis and is now moving forward with an undemocratic power grab because Congress and the American public refuse to give in to his threats. From the midterms to the partial government shutdown to a recent poll, all of the ev
There is no national security emergency at the border. Trump manufactured a crisis and is now moving forward with an undemocratic power grab because Congress and the American public refuse to give in to his threats. From the midterms to the partial government shutdown to a recent poll, all of the ev
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) urged his GOP colleagues to state their private concerns about President Trump publicly in a Washington Post op-ed Thursday. "To my Republican colleagues: When the president attacked the independence of the Justice Department by intervening in a case in which he is implic
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) urged his GOP colleagues to state their private concerns about President Trump publicly in a Washington Post op-ed Thursday. "To my Republican colleagues: When the president attacked the independence of the Justice Department by intervening in a case in which he is implic
House Democrats will file a resolution Friday aimed at blocking the national emergency declaration that President Donald Trump has issued to help finance his wall along the Southwest border, teeing up a clash over billions of dollars, immigration policy and the Constitution's separation of powers.
House Democrats will file a resolution Friday aimed at blocking the national emergency declaration that President Donald Trump has issued to help finance his wall along the Southwest border, teeing up a clash over billions of dollars, immigration policy and the Constitution's separation of powers.
Earlier this month, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) unveiled a Green New Deal, a decade-long plan to address climate change. Unlike previous proposals to reduce carbon emissions through small cost increases, the Green New Deal outlines the equivalent of a w
Earlier this month, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) unveiled a Green New Deal, a decade-long plan to address climate change. Unlike previous proposals to reduce carbon emissions through small cost increases, the Green New Deal outlines the equivalent of a w
A trio of leading House Democrats are calling out the Trump administration for keeping Congress in the dark on North Korea ahead of President Trump’s meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un next week.
A trio of leading House Democrats are calling out the Trump administration for keeping Congress in the dark on North Korea ahead of President Trump’s meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un next week.
WASHINGTON — President Trump has now accepted a scaled-down payment, at least momentarily, in the bitter war with Congress over his long-promised wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
WASHINGTON — President Trump has now accepted a scaled-down payment, at least momentarily, in the bitter war with Congress over his long-promised wall on the U.S.-Mexico border.
As the nation is reminded of the tragic consequences of gun violence with the one-year anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, the Trump administration is pushing forward with plans to expedite the export abroad of the same kind of military-style weapons used in many of the mass shootings that
As the nation is reminded of the tragic consequences of gun violence with the one-year anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, the Trump administration is pushing forward with plans to expedite the export abroad of the same kind of military-style weapons used in many of the mass shootings that
A coalition of immigration groups is attempting to block the Trump administration from forcing asylum seekers to stay in Mexico as they wait for their asylum claims in the U.S. to be processed.
A coalition of immigration groups is attempting to block the Trump administration from forcing asylum seekers to stay in Mexico as they wait for their asylum claims in the U.S. to be processed.
Dealing with the potential federal government shutdown consumed most of the time and attention of Members of Congress over the past few weeks. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says there are lots of other bills waiting on debate..
Dealing with the potential federal government shutdown consumed most of the time and attention of Members of Congress over the past few weeks. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson says there are lots of other bills waiting on debate..
Turns out Congress has mandated a review of the TV ratings system. The Parents Television Counsel had called on the FCC to undertake the review last week. Congress included a provision to that effect in the omnibus 2019 Appropriations Bill that passed last week, averting another government shutdown
Turns out Congress has mandated a review of the TV ratings system. The Parents Television Counsel had called on the FCC to undertake the review last week. Congress included a provision to that effect in the omnibus 2019 Appropriations Bill that passed last week, averting another government shutdown
I believe our current president was as surprised as most that he was elected. I recommend reading the book entitled,“The Fifth Risk” written by Michael Lewis, who has also written “Moneyball” and “The Big Short,” along with other books. In “The Fifth Risk” Mr. Lewis details the incompetence and will
I believe our current president was as surprised as most that he was elected. I recommend reading the book entitled,“The Fifth Risk” written by Michael Lewis, who has also written “Moneyball” and “The Big Short,” along with other books. In “The Fifth Risk” Mr. Lewis details the incompetence and will
Democrats want to make sure that they get a look at the results of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. Dems in Congress are not shying away from talk of subpoenaing Mueller amid reports that he will soon present the final findings of his investigation into election meddling and possible c
Democrats want to make sure that they get a look at the results of special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia probe. Dems in Congress are not shying away from talk of subpoenaing Mueller amid reports that he will soon present the final findings of his investigation into election meddling and possible c
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who launched his 2020 presidential campaign this week, is fundraising off of attacks on him from President Trump 's team. “Trump tweeted, emailed, and text-messaged his supporters—terrified of our Day 1 fundraising and sign-up numbers. He’s scared. And he should be,” San
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who launched his 2020 presidential campaign this week, is fundraising off of attacks on him from President Trump 's team. “Trump tweeted, emailed, and text-messaged his supporters—terrified of our Day 1 fundraising and sign-up numbers. He’s scared. And he should be,” San
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is being affectionately called “AOC” and is the youngest member of the House. She has been garnering media attention for months since knocking off a veteran Democratic lawmaker in the 2018 primary. There have been people proposing that she should run for president in 2024. T
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is being affectionately called “AOC” and is the youngest member of the House. She has been garnering media attention for months since knocking off a veteran Democratic lawmaker in the 2018 primary. There have been people proposing that she should run for president in 2024. T
It was called a border security compromise. But the bill signed by President Donald Trump Friday seemed to have a lot more give on his side than by Democratic lawmakers. In the end, Trump has gotten enough funding to construct another 55 miles of wall, which is an absolutely necessary at stretches o
It was called a border security compromise. But the bill signed by President Donald Trump Friday seemed to have a lot more give on his side than by Democratic lawmakers. In the end, Trump has gotten enough funding to construct another 55 miles of wall, which is an absolutely necessary at stretches o
Many details of President Trump's summit next week with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi, Vietnam, are still unclear, after senior administration officials briefed reporters about the trip on Thursday morning.
Many details of President Trump's summit next week with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Hanoi, Vietnam, are still unclear, after senior administration officials briefed reporters about the trip on Thursday morning.
Last Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed Space Policy Directive-4, which orders the Department of Defense to establish a Space Force . According to SPD-4, the Space Force would initially operate under the umbrella of the Air Force, similarly to how the Marine Corps operates within the Navy. Admin
Last Tuesday, President Donald Trump signed Space Policy Directive-4, which orders the Department of Defense to establish a Space Force . According to SPD-4, the Space Force would initially operate under the umbrella of the Air Force, similarly to how the Marine Corps operates within the Navy. Admin
As the 116th Congress has begun, work continues to build on the progress made in the last Congress in restoring prosperity, stability and liberty for our country. As a result of our comprehensive reform of the tax code, we are seeing robust growth in our economy, at rates well above what had been pr
As the 116th Congress has begun, work continues to build on the progress made in the last Congress in restoring prosperity, stability and liberty for our country. As a result of our comprehensive reform of the tax code, we are seeing robust growth in our economy, at rates well above what had been pr
IN retrospect, it seems obvious that President Donald Trump would want to have his cake and eat it too by both signing a government funding bill that provides $1.375 billion for a barrier with Mexico and declaring a national emergency to allocate other federal funds for the same purpose.
IN retrospect, it seems obvious that President Donald Trump would want to have his cake and eat it too by both signing a government funding bill that provides $1.375 billion for a barrier with Mexico and declaring a national emergency to allocate other federal funds for the same purpose.
WASHINGTON—“Oh dude,” Michael Steele jokingly groans. “Seriously?” The question that has the former chairman of the Republican National Committee gently perturbed is one that, within months, will come to dominate the national conversation: Who is going to be the next president of the United States?
WASHINGTON—“Oh dude,” Michael Steele jokingly groans. “Seriously?” The question that has the former chairman of the Republican National Committee gently perturbed is one that, within months, will come to dominate the national conversation: Who is going to be the next president of the United States?
WASHINGTON — If European allies worried about President Donald Trump’s America First, isolationist leanings were unaware of how the U.S. government works, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and visiting lawmakers came to Europe to tell them Congress is a co-equal branch.
WASHINGTON — If European allies worried about President Donald Trump’s America First, isolationist leanings were unaware of how the U.S. government works, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and visiting lawmakers came to Europe to tell them Congress is a co-equal branch.
Talk of removing President Donald Trump via the 25th Amendment has been met with fierce opposition from Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz, who has stated that the amendment is for cases where a president is legitimately sick or otherwise unable to do their job. The Constitution does not
Talk of removing President Donald Trump via the 25th Amendment has been met with fierce opposition from Harvard Law Professor Emeritus Alan Dershowitz, who has stated that the amendment is for cases where a president is legitimately sick or otherwise unable to do their job. The Constitution does not
