Congress members turn to personal insults rather than focusing on lawmaking
Let’s face it: politics feels personal, and that connection is palpable on Capitol Hill. Sure, lawmakers managed to pass legislation to reopen the government during the shutdown, but they missed plenty of opportunities to criticize one another. The Senate stayed active, allowing only a few bills to get traction, including measures aimed at the release […]
Jasmine Crockett admits she’s not focused on lawmaking; recommends violence against Ted Cruz
The Democrats have set the highest unpopular record ever. According to a recent NBC News survey, only 27% of voters have a positive view of the party. Rather than bringing legislative victory to improve this embarrassing statistics, some Democrats appear to be engaged in violent rhetoric and committing to prevent President Donald Trump from reaching […]
China to Downplay Its Broken Economy at Lawmaking ‘Two Sessions’
China's legislative bodies, the National People's Assembly (NPC), and the advisory consulted National Political Council of China (CPPCC) began their full annual session on Tuesday. The annual “two sessions” began with the establishment of the CPPCC. This is to provide advice to the Communist leaders, although they cannot pass the law. The NPCs will be […]
Give Congress the data it needs for stronger lawmaking and oversight
The Supreme Court last month agreed to hear a case to decide whether a minority of lawmakers can sue federal agencies to see their records if there aren’t enough votes to issue a subpoena. Congress is constantly battling the executive branch over access to information, but that friction will come to a head this summer […]