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Today’s announcement by the Trump Administration that the federal deficit rose 17% to reach $779 billion in fiscal year 2018 is the direct result of a Republican-led Congress and White House choosing to provide massive tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans.
The American people will see President Trump’s op-ed for what it is: a false and desperate attempt to forestall a huge electoral loss – an attempt that will not work.
The disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi journalist and dissident, is deeply alarming.
Today’s confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh is the result of a partisan, hypocritical process that Republicans implemented to achieve their political ends at the expense of an independent and impartial Supreme Court.
We should all be encouraged by today’s report that our economy added 134,000 jobs in September. It is another sign of a sustained recovery that has added jobs every month for eight consecutive years.
Today has exposed what a sham this Supreme Court confirmation process is. The fact that the so-called FBI ‘investigation’ failed to interview either of the principles undermines the notion that it was either thorough or serious
Yesterday’s court ruling was a relief in the short term for refugees with temporary protected status, but Congress must still provide a long-term legislative solution
The Inspector General’s report released yesterday reveals an Administration that callously placed politics ahead of children’s lives and well-being.
One year ago today, our nation experienced the worst mass shooting in its history, with fifty-eight people killed and more than 400 wounded by gunfire. 
Any new trade agreement with Mexico and Canada ought to advantage American workers, farmers, and businesses; benefit consumers; and strengthen our relationships with our neighbors.