U.S. Congress

Republicans Are About To Gut Campaign Finance Rules Even Further

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has long been the most vocal opponent of campaign finance regulation in Congress.
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Senate's Iran Hearing Reveals How Bad Senators Are At Hearings

But hey. They got some headlines for themselves.
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The Nonviolent Offenders Congress Forgot

While prison reform gains momentum, the immigration debate remains "tough on crime."
By Christie Thompson, The Marshall Project

Congressman Trolls Bill To Point Out Republican Hypocrisy

“Officials have an obligation to uphold rights for all Americans enshrined in the Constitution."
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Europe Backs Iran Deal, Hopes To Send A Signal To U.S. Congress

By Robin Emmott, Reuters

Congress Formally Receives Iran Nuclear Agreement

The 60-day clock to review the deal starts Monday.
By Reuters

8 Reasons Why The Iran Deal Is A Done Deal

In the end, presidents usually get their way.
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Congress Suggests Obama Will Ignore Slavery To Secure Trade Deal

Lawmakers suspect the administration will upgrade Malaysia's ranking on human rights, though its record hasn't improved.
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Bill That Lets Bosses Fire Single Women For Getting Pregnant Gains Steam

Critics say the language could protect an employer who doesn't believe unmarried people should have sex outside of wedlock.
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John Boehner Says Iran Deal 'Blows My Mind'

The House speaker vows to fight a deal that's "wrong for our country."
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