Tracking Trump's Congress
Lots of Trump's Executive Orders Don't Do Anything
Why is the president asking for so many reports and creating so many committees?
Trump Is the Wild Card Who Could Force a Government Shutdown Next Week
Republicans have incentives to cut a deal with Democrats, but Donald Trump doesn't mind fomenting chaos in DC.
Trump Isn't Living Up to His Big Promises on Trade
The president pledged to clamp down on what he said were unfair practices from China, but he hasn't actually done much.
Jared Kushner Won't Fix the Government
The first son-in-law was given the task of making the federal government more efficient, but experts are skeptical anything will come of it.
Jesus This Healthcare Bill Is a Mess, Huh?
A divided Republican Party, a rushed legislative process, and Trump's off-the-cuff negotiating tactics have created chaos and doubt in Congress.
How Trump Has Taken the Republican War on Government to the Next Level
Though it hasn't made many headlines, the GOP attack on regulations is the most consequential feature of Trump's early presidency.
Can Republicans Persuade Republicans to Support the Republican Healthcare Plan?
Donald Trump and other GOP leaders face a nearly impossible task: asking conservatives and moderates to vote for the same thing.
The Coming Budget Battle Could Shut Down the Government
Donald Trump is about to enter a contentious fight over his first budget proposal, and no one really knows how it will go.
Obamacare Repeal Is Turning into a Big Hot Mess
Republicans are working against an angry public, internal divisions, and a host of distractions.
The Real Scandal of the Trump Administration Is How Little It's Accomplished
Underneath all the controversies, the Republican-dominated government has failed so far to live up to many of its promises.