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Sanctuary cities pledge showdown with Trump; defiance stronger than in first term
In President-elect Donald Trump's first term, Democrat-led sanctuary cities refused to help with deportations. This time around, they're pondering a more active resistance.
Mitch McConnell steps out of leadership, leaving a distinctive imprint on the Senate
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell often says politicians come to Washington to do one of two things: "either to make a point or to make a difference." In his record-breaking 18-year run as the top Senate GOP leader, Mr. McConnell has certainly done both, but his colleagues say the Kentucky Republican will be remembered for the latter.
Details emerge about man behind New Orleans terror attack
New Year's festivities in New Orleans French Quarter came to a bloody end early Wednesday after an Army veteran plowed through a large crowd with a pickup truck carrying an ISIS flag killing at least 15 people and injuring 35 others.
The politics of creating — or killing — a government website
If the government can't even cut its digital footprint, how can it be expected to cut something important -- like the budget?
Four bipartisan bills that did not make it to the finish line last Congress
The 118th Congress, with politically opposed House and Senate majorities, was not known for passing bipartisan bills. But there were still deals, with some bipartisan bills getting close to passage or even through one chamber.
States ready new laws on wages, weed, traffic turns; infants, animals get protections
A new year means new laws are taking effect across America, with state-by-state plans to raise the minimum wage, improve the quality of life in city centers and slash taxes and regulations.
Google lets you review members of Congress, and the appraisals are brutal
Take the average American voter, combine that with an Amazon product review-style forum where five stars max means the best, and you get Google's reviews of the members of Congress. Some are useful, some are rants, and some are pretty funny.
