Congressional Democrats find themselves navigating internal tensions following the conclusion of the longest government shutdown in recent memory, a 40-day standoff that economists estimate will cost taxpayers between $7 billion and $14 billion. The discord centers on eight Senate Democrats who crossed party lines this week to provide Republicans with the necessary votes to … [Read more...] about Democrats Face Internal Divisions After Government Shutdown Ends

Several Democratic lawmakers broke with their party leadership to end what became the longest government shutdown in American history, a decision that has now sparked considerable discord within Democratic ranks and raised questions about the party's strategic direction. The 43-day standoff concluded when a group of Democrats joined Republicans to pass a funding measure, but … [Read more...] about Progressive Democrats Challenge Party Leadership Over Shutdown Resolution

The Trump administration has submitted to federal court the names of more than 600 individuals detained by immigration enforcement agents whose arrests may have violated the terms of a standing court order. The disclosure reveals that only 16 of those detained have been classified by the federal government as presenting a high public safety risk based on alleged criminal … [Read more...] about Federal Court Documents Reveal Limited Criminal Histories Among Detained Immigrants

The debate over Medicaid reform has emerged as one of the most contentious issues facing Congress, with Republicans and Democrats offering starkly different interpretations of recent changes to the federal health insurance program. At the center of the dispute are reforms embedded in legislation that Republican lawmakers characterize as necessary improvements to program … [Read more...] about Republicans Defend Medicaid Reforms Against Democratic Opposition

Three employees of a San Antonio landscaping supply company were fatally shot at their workplace on November 8, victims of a tragedy that has drawn attention to longstanding challenges in immigration enforcement and border security. The suspect, 21-year-old Jose David Hernandez-Galo, took his own life shortly after the shooting. Federal immigration authorities have confirmed … [Read more...] about Federal Court Rulings Enabled Release of Suspect Who Killed Three San Antonio Workers