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The article presents an analysis on the 2018 elections. It mentions the number of Democratic victories and how that will bring the system of checks and balances back into play, the number of women elected to office, and the impact on the administration of President Donald Trump.

The article discusses the March 24, 2019, letter to the U.S. House and Senate judiciary committees from U.S. attorney general William Barr concerning special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into possible collusion between the 2016 Trump presidential campaign and Russia, particularly focusing on potential controversy concerning access to the contents of the special counsel's investigation and questions of executive privilege.

The article reports on the position of the U.S. Republican Party on deficits in the federal budget. It mentions their attitude change, their belief that the tax cuts will ultimately create grown and cut the deficit, and the possibility of even higher deficits when social welfare spending cuts are not made.

The article reports on the respective positions of the U.S. Democratic and Republican parties regarding immigration law. It mentions the evolution of party positions, the intractable partisanship now occurring, and policies regarding undocumented immigrants.

The article reports on the plans of U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to enforce federal anti-marijuana laws in states that have legalized marijuana. It mentions the growth of the marijuana industry and its contributions to state finances, the question of states' rights, and the opposition to Sessions' plans from both Democrats and Republicans.

The article reports on the attempt to cut taxes, particularly for corporations, by U.S. President Donald Trump and the impact on the budget deficit. It mentions the increasing need for revenue and the varying opinions of members of the U.S. Republican Party, as well as changes in spending rules that would get around current tax laws.

The article reports on the rescinding of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) act by U.S. President Donald Trump. It discusses the reaction of the U.S. Republican Party and how this action will affect relations between Trump and Republican members of the U.S. Congress, particularly those with large Latino populations.

The article discusses how the U.S. Republican Party (GOP) has promised to repeal the Affordable Car Act, also known as "Obamacare," but have yet to design a replacement that would not be expensive or politically unpopular. It focuses on GOP plans to eliminate individual coverage mandates, stating that doing so while also retaining guarantee of coverage for preexisting conditions could have several economic repercussions.

The article presents the prospects for Joe Biden's position in his campaign for president. It mentions the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, the participation of several candidates in the impeachment trial, and the opening that that provides for non-senatorial candidates such as Biden.

The article discusses the various health care proposals of Democratic candidates running in the 2020 U.S. presidential elections and opposition of their plans from health-related industries and Republicans. Topics include mobilization of the Partnership for America's Health Care Future, a lobbying group representing entities within the health care industry, and promotion of a Medicare for All system that would replace private insurance by Progressive candidates Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.

The article discusses the U.S. Democratic Party under the administration of President Donald Trump, focusing particularly on how liberal, moderate, or conservative Democratic legislators in the House of Representatives and Senate are. Recent elections discussed include Doug Jones of Alabama who won a Senate seat and Conor Lamb who won a seat in the House. Other topics include the Tea Party, popular sentiment against Trump and the Republican Party, and the party organization of the Democratic and Republican Parties.

The article reports on the relationship between the tax reform legislation of 2017 and the U.S, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). It mentions the desire of the U.S. Republican Party to eliminate the penalty for not having health insurance to effectively end Obamacare, the projected effect on health insurance premiums and uninsured people, and the resurgence of support for keeping the mandate.

The article reports on the failure of the U.S. Republican Party to pass legislation through the U.S. Congress in a timely manner. It mentions that the health care reform bill must be passed before tax reform legislation can move forward, and the September 30, 2017 deadline to approve the 2018 budget.

The article discusses the divisions and partisanship within the U.S. political party the Republican Party (GOP) in U.S. Congress between the far right wing Tea Party Republicans and moderate Republicans. An overview of divisions in the GOP over U.S. health care laws and tax reform, including the political views held by the GOP Freedom Caucus group in Congress and the House Speaker Paul Ryan's efforts to reform the tax code, is provided.

The article discusses the U.S. President Donald Trump's plans for U.S. tax reform, within the context of Republicans' failed effort to repeal Obamacare and pass the American Health Care Act. It compares Trump's desire to cut taxes with the U.S. House of representatives Republican Speaker Paul Ryan's effort on behalf of changing the tax code.

The article discusses a proposed border adjusted tax (BAT) created by Republicans in the U.S. Congress in an effort to lower rates for companies and encourage domestic manufacturing. It reports the plan would remove the 35 percent corporate rate and tax imports. The article notes how companies reliant on exports, such as Boeing Co. and Oracle Corp., support the plan while importers like Walmart Stores Inc. and Best Buy Co. are critical.

The article discusses efforts by U.S. Republican Party members of the U.S. Congress to end federal funding that supports the nonprofit women's health organization Planned Parenthood. Topics include the ties of the attempt to efforts to repeal the health insurance law known as Obamacare, the influence of the U.S. House Freedom Caucus legislative bloc, and the opinions of Republic Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski on the issue.

The article offers information on Hillary Clinton, the democratic nominee for the 2016 Presidential Election in the U.S. Particular focus is given to her efforts to procure the votes of millennials. Additional topics discussed include Clinton's advantage over the Republican nominee, Donald Trump, amongst black voters, Latinos and suburban women, U.S. voters under the age of 35 and Clinton's campaign and how they are sending organizers to college campuses.

The article discusses items included in a 2018 U.S. omnibus spending bill, including a southern border wall, funding of the Gateway Tunnel Project for a rail tunnel, and a gun control measure.

The article presents a comparison of the tax reform bills presented by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

The article focuses on the challenge for the Republican-led U.S. Congress as it seeks a replacement for outgoing House Speaker John Boehner who has decided to resign. It mentions the importance of time for the Republicans amid the 2015 deadlines for reaching an agreement over the debt limit and finalizing a spending plan for 2016, the refusal of Republicans Kevin McCarthy and Paul Ryan to run for the position and the freedom for Boehner to work with Democrats to prevent a government shutdown.

The article offerd quotations on the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign from potential voters including Laura Armes, Bako Nguasong, and Eric Brooks.