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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.

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.

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.

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
House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA).

Senate Leaders Reach Budget Deal After Months of Government Shutdown Threats

By Davis Richardson
A demonstration in favor of immigration reform in front of the White House on August 30, 2017.

What Voters Want in an Immigration Bill

By John A. Tures
Activists rally for the passage of a "clean" DREAM Act, one without additional security or enforcement measures, outside the New York office of Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer on Jan. 10, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

New York Dreamers Could Receive Free Public College Tuition

By Madina Toure
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.

2018 Is Off to a Rough Start for Democrats

By Thomas Farnan
Phil Murphy.

Gov. Murphy: New Jersey Will Join DACA Lawsuit Against Trump

By Christian Hetrick
The highly-rated strain of medical marijuana 'Blue Dream' is displayed among others in glass jars at Los Angeles' first-ever cannabis farmer's market at the West Coast Collective medical marijuana dispensary, on the fourth of July, or Independence Day, in Los Angeles, California on July 4, 2014 where organizer's of the 3-day event plan to showcase high quality cannabis from growers and vendors throughout the state. A vendor is seen here responding to questions and offering a whiff of the strain 'Skyjack'. AFP PHOTO/

NJ Politics Digest: Murphy Takes First Move Toward Making Marijuana Accessible

By Steve Cronin
Senate Minority Leader Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY).

Democrats Won the Government Shutdown

By John A. Tures
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) (C) is joined by Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) (L) and Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) while talking to reporters.

Shutdown Proved Democrats Lack Moral Compass

By Bradley Tusk
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 28: Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) arrive to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on February 28, 2017 in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.

NJ Politics Digest: Credit Agency Says 2 Tax Moves Terrible for NJ

By Steve Cronin
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) leaves a meeting with Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill on January 22, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

Shutdown Drama Ends, but DACA Future Remains Uncertain

By Francesca Friday
Senate Minority Leader Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) in the Senate Chamber at the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Shutdown Presents Lose-Lose for Republicans, Win-Win for Democrats

By Cliston Brown
Tammy Murphy speaks at the Middle Class Advocacy Group Summit With Jon Bon Jovi at New Jersey Institute Of Technology on November 10, 2014 in Newark, New Jersey.

NJ Politics Digest: New Jersey First Lady Tammy Murphy Says ‘Me Too’

By Steve Cronin
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer returns to the U.S. Capitol after meeting with President Donald Trump on the looming threat of a federal government shutdown January 19, 2018 in Washington, D.C.

With No Resolution in Sight, ‘Schumer Shutdown’ Looms

By Francesca Friday
Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) walks toward the Senate chamber with aides.

Government Shutdown Won’t Cost Republicans or the Market

By Todd Boulanger
Immigration activists and clergy members participate in a silent prayer walk in protest against the Trump administration's immigration policies outside the Jacob Javits Federal Building, Jan. 18, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

DREAM Act Could Benefit 470,000 New Yorkers, Officials Say

By Madina Toure
After blocking the doors to the building, an activist is arrested by the NYPD during a rally for the passage of a 'clean' Dream Act outside Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer's New York City Office on Jan. 17, 2018.

Schumer: ‘Very Strong’ Support Among Dems for Blocking GOP Budget Bill

By Madina Toure
Phil Murphy (left) and Chris Christie.

NJ Politics Digest: Christie Aghast at Politician Mocking Politician

By Christian Hetrick and Steve Cronin

NJ Politics Digest: Lawmakers Want to Prevent Another Beachgate

By Christian Hetrick and Steve Cronin
Joe Kyrillos.

Christie Nominates Joe Kyrillos to Horizon Board

By Christian Hetrick
Salomon Melgen.

NJ Politics Digest: Melgen Donated $600,000 to Help Menendez

By Christian Hetrick and Steve Cronin
Chris Christie

Three Months After Shutdown, Budget Deal Works to Christie’s Favor

By Christian Hetrick
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