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government shutdown

The sun rises over the U.S. Capitol and National Mall on December 22, 2018 in Washington, D.C.
Jan 31

The Profound Failure of Trump’s Shutdown: Government Now Looks Good

It is possible that the toll of Donald Trump’s government shutdown may outlast the republic.
By Chris Roberts
U.S. President Donald Trump.
Jan 30

Trump’s Approval Ratings Are Misleading—Here’s Why That Matters

According to the numbers, things are not going well for Trump.
By John A. Tures
If Trump attempts to rely on the NEA to fund the border wall, the next question is what existing laws he could rely on to secure funding.
Jan 28

Can Trump Declare a ‘National Emergency’ to Build His Wall?

While Trump believes he has the authority, legal scholars disagree about whether or not the president can declare a "national emergency" under the National Emergencies Act (NEA).
By Donald Scarinci
There’s often no clear winner in a government shutdown.
Jan 25

Want to Celebrate the End of the Government Shutdown? Then Don’t Celebrate

By John A. Tures
Jan 24

Trump’s Former Advisors Are Imploring Him to End the Government Shutdown

By Davis Richardson
Jan 23

Your Tax Return May Be Delayed as IRS Workers Go on ‘Hardship Leave’ Amid Shutdown

By Sissi Cao
U.S. President Donald J. Trump.
Jan 23

A Deal for Donald: How the President and Congress Can End the Shutdown

By John A. Tures
Jan 22

Never-Ending Government Shutdown Could Kill 2019’s Largest IPOs

By Sissi Cao
Jan 22

Why the World’s Brightest Minds Agree That a Recession Is Coming

By Sissi Cao
Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, Tuva Novotny, Natalie Portman and Jennifer Jason Leigh in 'Annihilation.'
Jan 18

The Government Shutdown’s Latest Casualty? Area X From ‘Annihilation’

By Luke O'Neil
Jan 17

Here’s How Mick Mulvaney Manages Trump Differently Than John Kelly

By Davis Richardson
Jan 17

Cardi B and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is the Collaboration America Needs

By Helen Holmes
Jan 11

Trump Assures H-1B Holders ‘Potential Path to Citizenship.’ What Does He Mean?

By Sissi Cao
U.S. President Donald Trump.
Jan 9

Presidents Share Shutdown Pains, Even If They Don’t Think So

By John A. Tures
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
Jun 29

NJ Politics Digest: Christie Was Talking About German Soccer, Wasn’t He?

By Observer Politics Team
Murphy Vows to Cut State Budget If Legislature Won't Budge
Jun 26

NJ Politics Digest: Murphy Vows to Cut State Budget If Legislature Won’t Budge

By Observer Politics Team
Gov. Phil Murphy.
Jun 18

NJ Politics Digest: Politicians Clash as Shutdown Looms

By Observer Politics Team
The Assembly chamber in the New Jersey statehouse.
May 21

No ‘April Surprise’ Revenue Surge for New Jersey State Budget

By Christian Hetrick
May 15

NJ Politics Digest: Lawmakers Can’t Rely on April Surprise For Revenue Needs

By Steve Cronin
NJ Transit train.
Mar 22

House Passes Spending Bill With $540 Million Available for Gateway Project

By Christian Hetrick
Leonard Lance.
Mar 12

New Jersey Republicans Urge Paul Ryan to Fund Gateway Tunnel Project

By Christian Hetrick
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer delivers remarks at the inauguration of President Donald Trump in January.
Mar 9

NJ Politics Digest: Could Trump’s Gateway Hostility Trigger a Government Shutdown?

By Steve Cronin
Money.
Mar 8

New Jersey Lobbyists Spent $90.8 Million in 2017

By Christian Hetrick
Gillibrand and Schumer
Feb 9

Gillibrand Opposes Schumer’s Bipartisan Budget Deal Over DACA

By Madina Toure
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