Five Quick Takeaways From The GOP Senate Debate In West Virginia
Three Republicans are vying to unseat incumbent Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin, who is vulnerable in a state where President Trump is wildly popular.
Americans Didn’t Elect GOP Majorities To Live Like Democrats Are In Charge
On the omnibus, on the Second Amendment, on border safety—almost every issue—the GOP continues to betray the American people.
If Mitch McConnell Allows Susan Collins’ Bailout Vote, He Sells Senators’ Trust Down The River
Does Mitch McConnell grant Sen. Susan Collins a vote on her appropriations amendment after Republican leaders castigated Sen. Rand Paul for asking for a vote on his amendment?
The Next Big Republican Spending Bill Is Packed With Liberal Priorities
Conservatives are in the position of having to fight like hell for their priorities to be included, only to be publicly shamed for ‘obstructing’ the process when they do.
Susan Collins Moves The Goalposts On An Obamacare Bailout
The White House, and McConnell, should never have made an agreement on a ‘stability’ bill with Collins in the first place.
Politico’s Dumbest Headline Ever Trivialized Rand Paul’s Budget Protest
The brief lapse in appropriations had serious underlying causes, and the flip way its correspondents covered the incident led to arguably the dumbest headline in Politico’s history.
Inside The Giant Insurer Bailout In The Senate ‘Budget’ ‘Deal’
By throwing money at the problem of rising drug costs, Republican leaders’ ‘solution’ may end up raising them even faster.
Senate Budget Deal Lights Billions Of Deficit-Generating Dollars On Fire
Of course, Mitch McConnell and Chuck Schumer want to ram the deal through Congress by Thursday evening—because we have to pass the bill to find out what’s in it.
‘Schumer Shutdown’ Shows McConnell Will Give Democrats Deals He Won’t Give Republicans
While not conceding on the substance of immigration legislation, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell made an important concession on process—one he has not made to conservatives.
Podcast: Recapping A Year Of Trump And Politics With Robert Draper
New York Times Magazine Reporter Robert Draper joins Federalist Radio to discuss the tax bill, the future of the Democratic party, and key lessons of 2017.
Senate Republicans Ready An Abortion Flip-Flop In Obamacare ‘Stability’ Bill
Senate Republicans should not worsen the spectacle of rationalizing bad policy by attempting to render seven years of arguments they made to the pro-life community meaningless.
Roy Moore Is A Lesson On The Folly Of Angry Populism
The obvious lesson of Roy Moore’s election loss is that angry populism fueled by resentment of ‘elites’ is not the basis for a political movement.
Mitch McConnell Is The Reason Doug Jones Is A Senator
While there is plenty of blame to go around, it’s important to remember that McConnell is the main reason Roy Moore was nominated.
In Alabama, Roy Moore’s Defiant Campaign Recalls Trump’s Outsider Status
To some Alabamans, Moore is a hero. For many others, voting for him is just a way to support President Trump and defy the GOP establishment—again.
Minnesota Sen. Al Franken Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Woman In 2006
Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) says he does not remember forcibly kissing a woman and groping her breasts as she slept, but he is sorry anyway.
How 9 Years Of Continuing Budget Resolutions Are Harming U.S. National Security
Continuing resolutions, as military leaders have warned Congress repeatedly, are uniquely devastating to military readiness. It’s been nine years of this.
Jeff Flake Authenticates The Party Of Trump
Flake’s announcement that he will retire at the end of his term rather than run for re-election has been coming for a long time.
What’s Going On With Bob Corker, Steve Bannon, And The Virginia Governor’s Race?
On this episode of Federalist Radio, Politico’s Alex Isenstadt shares his reporting on the angry GOP donors and twists happening in state elections.
Mitch McConnell’s Case For Controlling Republican Nominees Is Either Clueless Or Disingenuous
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he’s backing establishment politicos because that’s how to keep ‘a governing majority.’ What good has that been?
The Republican Senate’s Terrible Week Bodes Ill For The GOP
Roy Moore’s victory in the Alabama special election and the Senate’s failed effort to repeal Obamacare point to a GOP whose voters are losing patience.
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