The last major immigration reform legislation passed under President Ronald Reagan in 1986 — 40 years ago. Democrats have been pushing for comprehensive reform for years. Republicans have persistently responded that the border had to be closed first. Well, President Trump has now done that. So, is comprehensive immigration legislation now possible?
Author: Merrill Matthews
Have we kissed the Fourth Amendment goodbye?
The Democratic midterm campaign ads will write themselves. Images of multiple masked government agents, decked out in tactical gear, weapons drawn, restraining an individual or “perp walking” someone half-naked from a house in the snow. They will show protesters, who look like average Americans, shouting and filming. These pictures are creating very negative voter perceptions and raising serious questions, even if the Trump administration did everything right.
4 Ways Republicans Can Make Healthcare Affordable
They will give people more control over their medical dollars and increase access to affordable policies.
Thune comes under GOP pressure to bypass Democrats on health care
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is coming under increasing pressure from Senate Republican colleagues to bring health care legislation to the Senate floor amid fears of a Democratic wave in November. Conservatives are pushing the GOP to move a package similar to President Trump’s new health care reform proposal through the budget reconciliation process, which would allow it to avoid a Democratic filibuster and pass the Senate with a simple majority.