How the shutdown affects health programs
Some public health operations are vulnerable because of complicated funding streams
Delivering support on the U.S. border
We saw an outpouring of generosity for the people most hurt by our oppressive immigration policy
Trump's "Build the Wall!" press briefing
The president took the podium accompanied by Border Patrol agents to chastise those opposed to the wall
American spirit as seen on reality TV
"The Masked Singer" is a cartoon commentary on fame's influence, but "The Titan Games" could serve another purpose
75% of California is in drought — again
And that bodes poorly for future wildfire risk
Carlson decries higher wages for women
"It's not propaganda from the evangelicals," Carlson claimed on his Fox News broadcast. "It's social science"
Democratic rep wants to impeach Trump
Rep. Brad Sherman of California wants to start the impeachment process against Trump right now
MeToo? Fewer women directed top movies
It was a year for women in Hollywood, where #MeToo and Time's Up gained power. But not in the director's chair
Is blood thicker than water?
Would a revelation about your ancestors change your future?
N.C. GOP scuttles election fraud probe
One seat in the new Congress remains empty as Republican Mark Harris vows to take his tainted victory to court
10 Democrats shaking up the White House
These House Democrats have been empowered to truly dig into the Trump administration’s dirt
Zinke investigated by Justice Department
Trump's former Secretary of the Interior is being investigated for possibly lying to his agency's inspector general
It's official: Pelosi is House speaker
The longtime California congresswoman made history in 2007 by becoming the first woman elected speaker of the House
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Warren: How Trump accelerates corruption
Warren accuses Trump of peddling policies benefiting billionaires and corporations while squeezing working families
Trump's wall: A question of size
Trump is running the government the same way he ran his businesses: Driving it into bankruptcy to boost his ego
Salon Talks: History on Capitol Hill
Before taking Capitol Hill, Congress' newest lawmakers came to Salon Talks
Bernie on 2016 scandal: I was "busy"
While "proud" of his bid, Sanders admits accusations of mistreatment were not handled "as effectively as possible"
Native Americans hit hard by shutdown
Basic services are endangered in many communities as Native Americans are "held hostage over the border wall"
Zinke's parting insult
Ryan Zinke’s parting insult would let agencies ignore "unreasonably burdensome" FOIA requests
Pelosi's PayGo plan upsets progressives
PayGo is a no-go: Progressive Democrats announce opposition to new House Democrats package of legislative rule
Pelosi: Open floor to bipartisan ideas?
She has agreed to a more open process, but amendments backed by both parties have become a rarity
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EPA stops punishing polluters
Under the departed Scott Pruitt, EPA largely stopped enforcing pollution laws, especially in the Western states