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fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

'Congress is in a coma.' Former lawmakers sound alarm on health of the House

Congressional dysfunction, heightened polarization, threats, and low productivity are driving record numbers of lawmakers to retire, seek other offices, or leave the institution.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

Congress Refrains From Voting on Epstein Files on Monday in D.C.

Congress returned sluggishly after an extended recess, prioritized symbolic measures, and failed to act decisively on Epstein files and pressing appropriations.
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Mike Johnson's House Is Fox News With a Gavel

"It doesn't matter what we do in the House," GOP Speaker Mike Johnson announced in a press conference this week. While it's tempting to give the MAGA leader grudging points for candor, that churlish admission speaks volumes about a once-robust legislative branch now relegated to inert duty as a satellite Trumpian messaging complex: a glorified Fox News set with gavels.
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