Congress

The budget proposals released by the Trump Administration today double-down on the rejection of math, economics, and common sense that made Republican budgets unrealistic and ill-conceived over the last several years.

The leaked draft of House Republicans’ reconciliation bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act is so glaringly dangerous that even the Republican-controlled Senate would be unlikely to pass it.  

... we see a headline like this: GOP Congressman Says A Drop In The Number Of Insured People Could Be "A Good Thing"

It’s been a long week for Republican Members of Congress, as constituents continue to speak out against their efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act without a real plan to replace it.

Today’s Republican Quote of the Day comes from former Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH), who confirmed what we already knew: Republicans won't be able to pass a real plan to replace the Affordable Care Act. From Politico:

Reports that the Trump White House sought to pressure the FBI into making a public statement to minimize an investigation into the President's possible connections - and that of his campaign last year - with Russia and Russian intelligence officials ought to alarm every American, regardless of party or ideology. 

I am deeply disappointed by the Trump Administration's decision to rescind important protections for transgender students. 

President Trump's blueprint for mass deportation does nothing to keep Americans safe.