U.S. Congress
US Senate tees up final vote on Mullin confirmation to lead Homeland Security
Congress once fought to limit a president’s war powers − more than 50 years later, its successors are less willing to assert their authority
Trump Education Department outsources more responsibilities, continuing proposed wind-down
Congress has exercised minimal oversight over ICE, but that might change
In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department
Congress takes up health care again − and impatient voters shouldn’t hold their breath for a cure
I wrote a book on the politics of war powers, and Trump’s attack on Venezuela reflects Congress surrendering its decision-making powers
Moderate US House Republicans join Dems to force vote on extension of health care subsidies