Tag: Commentary

The dress code in question actually predates House Speaker Paul Ryan. The outrage shows that some liberal reporters just don't know anything about Congress. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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Guardian reporter completely botches article blaming Paul Ryan for the dress code in the House

Becket Adams · July 10, 2017 10:03 pm

The Office of Compliance has authorized $17 million in payouts over 20 years to employees of the legislative branch for a variety of workplace settlements, including sexual harassment. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Debt ceiling debate gives Congress opportunity to chart new fiscal course

James Wallner · July 10, 2017 9:37 pm

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi raises the national flag on Monday as he addresses forces from a small base on the edge of Mosul's Old City, where heavy clashes have been underway for days. Al-Abadi returned to Mosul Monday and declared victory against the Islamic State group in the northern city following nine months of grueling urban combat. (Iraqi Prime Minister's Media Office via AP)

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The next Iraqi town that must be retaken from the Islamic State

Tom Rogan · July 10, 2017 8:47 pm

Straightforward and simply partisan, Patrick Morrisey will paint both of his opponents as liberals. (AP Photo/John Raby)

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Appalachia infighting: West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey slams Rep. Evan Jenkins in Senate bid announcement

Philip Wegmann · July 10, 2017 8:31 pm

Iraqi army soldiers raise their weapons in celebration on the outskirts of Mosul, Iraq. Iraq's prime minister declared victory over the Islamic State group in Mosul after more than eight months of some of the toughest fighting Iraqi forces have faced in the more than 3-year-old war against the extremists. (AP Photo, File)

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Mosul is liberated from ISIS, but the battle for its political future is just beginning

Tom Rogan · July 10, 2017 7:37 pm

A primary set for Aug. 15 has pitted Rep. Mo Brooks against Sen. Luther Strange, who was appointed to fill the seat vacated by Attorney General Jeff Sessions. (AP Photos)

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Rep. Mo Brooks and Sen. Luther Strange race to the right on immigration to impress Trump

Philip Wegmann · July 10, 2017 7:36 pm

With Wayne Rooney coming home and approaching the end of his career, he has a massive incentive to perform well. (Nigel French/PA via AP)

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Everton and Rooney: The perfect fit

Tom Rogan · July 10, 2017 7:18 pm

In a tweet posted Monday morning, Trump provided potential defectors with a glimpse into how he'll handle them in the case that Congress adjourns for the August recess without passing reform legislation. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

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Trump won’t go easy on senators who block Senate healthcare bill before recess

Emily Jashinsky · July 10, 2017 7:12 pm

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Misinformation in the era of Trump

Becket Adams · July 10, 2017 6:26 pm

During the Obama administration, the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights transformed into a base for aggressive, extralegal policymaking. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

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Media are overreacting to Trump administration changes in the Office for Civil Rights

Max Eden · July 10, 2017 6:11 pm

The more Sarsour speaks, the less work conservatives have to put in convincing people that the progressive movement is increasingly unhinged. (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams, File)

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Linda Sarsour pats herself on the back

Emily Jashinsky · July 10, 2017 5:52 pm

When proposals are made to sharply revise the ACA, who screams the loudest? Those who are funded by it. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

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A 42-year-old essay explains why it’s so hard to repeal Obamacare

Bruce Yandle · July 10, 2017 5:21 pm