Harry Reid Urges Democrats to Nuke the Filibuster
Aug 8, 2019 The former Senate majority leader cites our worsening climate crisis, which he contends should be the country's "number one priority."Government Shutdown Begins—and So Does the Finger-Pointing
Jan 20, 2018 The Republican-controlled Congress schedules an unusual weekend session to begin considering a three-week spending measure. Democrats oppose the plan.Trump, Schumer Meet as GOP, Democrats Trade Pre-Shutdown Blame
Jan 19, 2018 As a government closure looms, the White House said the president would not leave for a planned weekend trip to Florida.
Senate Republicans ‘Go Nuclear’ Over Neil Gorsuch
Apr 6, 2017 A historic rule change clears the way for the Supreme Court nominee to be confirmed Friday.
Senate Minority Leader Sets Stage for Gorsuch Filibuster
Mar 23, 2017 After weeks of outcry and calls for Senate Democrats to “grow a spine” and filibuster Donald Trump’s right-wing Supreme Court nominee, Democrats, including New York Sen. Chuck Schumer (pictured), appear to be listening.
A Plan for Senate Democrats: Block All Trump Supreme Court Nominees
Dec 21, 2016 We don’t need a Trump-nominated Supreme Court justice. And there is no reason to have one.
To Fight the Anti-Choice Juggernaut, Documentary Builds a Barricade of Personal Experiences
Aug 13, 2016 "Abortion: Stories Women Tell" avoids politics, instead letting women share accounts of how they coped with governmental restrictions on the procedure.
Rand Paul Got One (Huge) Thing Right
May 28, 2015 The Kentucky senator's filibuster against renewing the Patriot Act made the widely covered campaign speeches of the other presidential candidates -- including Hillary Clinton -- look shallow.The Kentucky senator's filibuster against renewing the Patriot Act made the widely covered campaign speeches of the other presidential candidates, including Hillary Clinton, look shallow.VIDEO: Jon Stewart Interviews Sen. Rand Paul About the NSA Phone Surveillance Program and More
May 27, 2015 Host Jon Stewart began Tuesday's "Daily Show" episode by offering his condolences to the NSA metadata collection program.
Where Does the Buck Stop?
Jul 10, 2014 Some elections are contests between voters who are happy and voters who are not. This fall's elections are of a different sort: Since almost all the voters are unhappy with politics, the battle will be over which party gets the blame for dysfunction, inaction and disillusionment.
