The Right to Robocall? »
Your phone didn’t ring. But you have a voicemail from a telemarketer. How did that happen? And is this “ringless voicemail” even legal? Read more…
Skinny Repeal Dies on Senate Floor »
The saga over health care continued last week, as the Senate voted no on the latest Republican repeal effort late last Thursday night. Read more…
Latest Developments in the Trump, Jr. Meeting »
Last week, btw took a quick look at the developing questions surrounding Donald Trump Jr. and a meeting that he had with Russian Read more…
Illinois Overcomes Budget Stalemate »
Last Thursday, the state of Illinois passed its budget. Why is this a newsworthy event? Because Illinois hasn’t passed a budget in two Read more…
New Leader to Oversee Census Bureau »
John Thompson, the director of the U.S. Census Bureau, is retiring from his post. Ron Jarmin will take his place as acting director until Read more…
What Does Virginia’s Primary Mean for the Nation’s Future? »
On Tuesday, voters in Virginia will choose their nominees for governor. This is a primary election, meaning that Democrats will vote for a Read more…
Comey Testifies Before Senate »
Last Thursday, former FBI director James Comey testified for three hours in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee. The key issue before the Read more…
Governors and Mayors Fight For the Environment »
On June 1, President Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Accord, a move which caused concern from Americans and from others around Read more…
President Trump’s New Religion Executive Order »
Last Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order “promoting free speech and religious liberty.” In theory, the order will allow religious groups to Read more…
Trump’s First 100 Days »
This past weekend marked the close of President Trump’s first 100 days in office. Traditionally, the 100-day point is used to evaluate the Read more…