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A month into the shutdown, Trump urges Republicans to scrap the Senate filibuster
Some GOP officials want to end the shutdown by doing away with filibusters once and for all. The president now wants the same thing.
MS NOW Opinion
How America can win against anti-democratic forces like China
To defeat authoritarian ideologies, U.S. leaders must devote more attention to improving our democratic system of government at home.
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Trump administration deploys election monitors to blue states. But will it stop there?
Time and time again, the president has abused his power, taking authority he does not have and acting as if it were legitimate.
MS NOW Opinion
Democrats are winning the shutdown. Now comes the hard part.
In Washington, being the only adult in the room is never easy.
MS NOW Opinion
What trick-or-treating taught an immigrant child about America
Free Halloween chocolate speaks to this country’s civic trust and social ideals.
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Democrats find a post-Trump message: Make life more affordable
In elections across the nation with candidates across the ideological spectrum, Democrats are showing what they’ve learned from Trump’s political success.
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FBI official connected to Trump 2020 election investigation being pushed out, sources say
The 22-year veteran was recently named in documents related to investigation that has angered the president.
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Senators leave town as the shutdown pain reaches ‘point of absurdity’
Senators are still expressing optimism about a deal to end the shutdown. But there wasn’t enough optimism to keep the Senate in town.
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James Comey cites ‘potential misconduct’ in attempt to obtain details of grand jury proceedings
One of the former FBI director’s new motions to dismiss his case points to Trump-installed prosecutor Lindsey Halligan’s “confusion” and “inexperience.”
MS NOW Opinion
Trump’s new online prediction market plans to take bets on politics
The president’s media company announced a crypto-backed marketplace where people can bet on political matters he could influence.