Jonathan CohnHouse Votes to Expand Drilling and Mining, Undercut Environmental RegulationsThe unfortunate reality of Washington, DC, is not that bipartisanship is nowhere to be found. It is that bipartisanship too often exists…4d ago4d ago
Jonathan CohnThis Week on the Hill: House Republicans Attack Afghanistan Withdrawal, Bail Reform, and Enviro…Attacking the Biden Administration’s Foreign Policy (But Not Where They Should Be…)Sep 27Sep 27
Jonathan CohnHouse Republicans Wage War on Fuel Efficiency, ESG, and ImmigrantsThis past week, the Republicans in the US House of Representatives were hard at work. Not, of course, hard at work at passing a budget. But…Sep 22Sep 22
Jonathan CohnUS House Votes to Undermine Financial, Civil Rights, and Energy Efficiency RegulationsThe US House of Representatives could be hard at work trying to address major issues that the country faces. But the Republicans in charge…Jul 14Jul 14
Jonathan CohnUS House Passes Hard-Right Pentagon, DHS, and State Appropriations Bills.On Friday, the House passed spending bills related to the Department of State (and related programs), the Department of Defense, and the…Jun 30Jun 30
Jonathan CohnHouse Votes for Culture-War-Packed Military Spending Authorization Bill.On Friday, the House of Representatives voted 217 to 199 for a military funding authorization bill (National Defense Authorization Act, or…Jun 17Jun 17
Jonathan CohnTwo of the House’s Favorite Myths: Voter Fraud and CryptoThis week, the US House of Representatives continued to peddle two of their favorite myths: voter fraud and cryptocurrency.May 25May 25
Jonathan CohnHouse Republicans and Conservative Dems Celebrate National Police Week with Right-Wing Messaging…This past week was National Police Week, and the US House of Representatives celebrated in their favorite way: passing a series of…May 19May 19
Jonathan CohnHouse Votes Against Immigrants, the Environment, and Free Speech in Series of Toxic VotesThis past week, the House of Representatives passed a number of harmful Republican bills and resolutions. Let’s walk through them.May 5May 5
Jonathan CohnIn Vote after Vote, US House Saber-Rattles Toward IranIn light of increased tensions between Israel and Iran, with Israel attacking the Iranian embassy in Syria and Iran’s retaliating with a…Apr 23Apr 23