Federal employee unions fight for survival as Trump tries to eviscerate them
In 1978, Congress gave federal workers the right to organize and bargain collectively, finding it in the public interest. Now…
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The new pope is American. Will that have an impact on US politics?
Congressman Brendan Boyle on how the new pope affects American politics, on issues both in line and at odds with…
U.S. and China begin talks amid tensions over Trump’s tariff war
The meetings between top U.S. and Chinese officials in Geneva represent the first potential efforts to end a trade war…
Week in politics: U.S. stays away from new conflict, shakeup in Trump’s appointees
The Trump administration is not eager to involve itself in international conflicts like the one between India and Pakistan.
Republicans seek more state laws on transgender people, putting Democrats on the spot
Since North Carolina passed a “bathroom” law in 2016, the number of bills has grown and Republicans have used the…