The US Dept. of Health and Human Services releases a draft of its Title X revisions, which would effectively defund Planned Parenthood. 1/18 A state-by-state comparison of Trump’s current net approval against his 2016 margin of victory shows he’s doing better in some states he
Venezuelans need help, but the international community agrees that the US should stay out; its motive is provocation, not aid. 1/21 House Democrats will file a resolution today seeking to block President Trump's emergency declaration. 2/21 A wide-ranging disinformation campaign aimed at Democratic 2020 candidates
A US Coast Guard lieutenant and self-proclaimed white nationalist has been arrested for illegally stockpiling weapons with the intent of launching a terrorist attack targeting media figures and Democratic politicians. 1/21 The Supreme Court has ruled there are constitutional limits on civil forfeiture, in which states seize cash
A sweeping report on Donald Trump’s two-year war on the investigations encircling the White House. 1/21 Sen. Bernie Sanders raised more than $4 million in 12 hours after announcing his 2020 presidential campaign. (Harris raised $1.5 million in the first 24 hours.) 2/21 A scientist
California, joined by 15 others states, is suing the Trump administration for using emergency powers to divert taxpayer funds "lawfully set aside by Congress for the people of our states." Additionally, three Texas landowners, along with an environmental group, have filed suit, claiming Trump's order violates
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to essentially shutter the state’s high-speed rail project is disappointing to supporters of the Green New Deal. 1/16 “The United States is overdue for high-speed rail: it represents the standard we are trailing.” 2/16 Another day in America: An
Trump is expected to sign the new funding bill today—avoiding another government shutdown—as well as declare a national emergency in order to pay for his wall. 1/21 The presidential power to declare a national emergency is provided under the National Emergencies Act of 1976, which—in Trump’
Since the Parkland massacre one year ago, there's basically been another Parkland every five days. 1/23 "Most gun stores face no legal requirements to secure the weapons they sell." How to rob gun stores: an illustrated journey. 2/23 A federal judge rules that Paul
Another partial government shutdown will be triggered Friday if Trump doesn’t approve the new funding bill currently making its way through Congress. In addition to falling well short of Trump’s $5.7 billion demand for the wall, the bill specifies the barrier cannot be built with concrete. 1/
Congressional negotiators reach a tentative deal to keep the government open with much less wall funding than Trump wants. 1/23 Eight-one percent of American adults believe Robert Mueller’s report should be released, including 79 percent of Republicans. 2/23 About 34% of Americans say putting on blackface
