Domenico Montanaro appears in the following:
Trump Blinked. Could A Shutdown Deal Be Next?
Thursday, January 24, 2019
The president gave in to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in their State of the Union spat, with political pressure mounting against him. But negotiating an end to the shutdown is a higher bar.
Shutdown Day 34: Senate Set To Consider 2 Competing Bills
Thursday, January 24, 2019
The Senate on Thursday is expected to hold votes on two competing proposals that could end the partial government shutdown. Both measures are expected to fail.
Supreme Court Takes 1st Gun Case In Nearly A Decade, Possibly With Big Consequences
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Depending on how narrowly or broadly the court rules, it has a majority now to affect gun rights and restrictions in a dramatic way.
Democrats Reject Trump Border Wall Proposal, Calling It A 'Non-Starter'
Saturday, January 19, 2019
The proposal would temporarily extend deportation protections for some immigrants in exchange for funding for a border wall. But Democrats say the offer doesn't amount to much.
Poll: Trump Approval Down, Slips With Base
Thursday, January 17, 2019
During the longest shutdown in history, key parts of Trump's base — from suburban men to white evangelicals to white men without a college degree — have slipped in their support for the president.
How The 2020 Democratic Field Is Filling Out
Monday, January 14, 2019
The Democratic presidential field grew over the weekend, with two more candidates joining the race. But more than a dozen are poised on the sidelines of the 2020 primary.
Justice Ginsburg Has No Remaining Signs Of Cancer, Will Return To Supreme Court
Friday, January 11, 2019
After having surgery last month for lung cancer, liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is recovering well and has "no evidence of remaining disease," according to the Supreme Court.
Most Americans Call Shutdown 'Embarrassing' As It's Set To Become Longest In History
Friday, January 11, 2019
An NPR/Ipsos Poll finds more than 70 percent of Americans say the shutdown is embarrassing for the country, will hurt the economy and the government should remain open while budget talks continue.
7 Takeaways From President Trump's Oval Office Address
Wednesday, January 09, 2019
For all the formality of an Oval Office address, the partial shutdown is no closer to being over, and Democrats and Republicans are living in very different worlds when it comes to immigration policy.
Ginsburg Misses Supreme Court Arguments For First Time After Cancer Surgery
Monday, January 07, 2019
The 85-year-old liberal justice underwent surgery for cancer last month and also recently broke several ribs after a fall.
Partial Government Shutdown Hits 2-Week Mark And Counting
Friday, January 04, 2019
As the 116th Congress begins its term, congressional leaders are set for a new meeting on Friday with President Trump to discuss solutions for the partial government shutdown.
Happy New Year, 2020 Is Here
Friday, January 04, 2019
The next presidential election doesn't happen for 22 months, but the campaign is now already underway — with plenty of potential candidates making news this week.
The Top 10 Most Important Political Stories Of 2018, As Chosen By Readers
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
From the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation battle to Democrats winning back control of the House, these were the biggest political stories of the year that you picked.
Standoff in Washington, D.C.
Friday, December 21, 2018
With the resignation of Defense Secretary James Mattis and a looming government shutdown, a closer look at the chaos in the nation's capital.
Democrats To Hold First Presidential Debate In June, Just 6 Months From Now
Thursday, December 20, 2018
Democrats will hold 12 presidential primary debates. The Democratic National Committee says it will have about one a month through the process.
Warning To Democrats: Most Americans Against U.S. Getting More Politically Correct
Wednesday, December 19, 2018
An NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll finds that 52 percent don't want the country to become more politically correct and are upset there are too many things people can't say anymore.
Nancy Pelosi Agrees To Term Limit To Ensure U.S. House Speaker Role
Thursday, December 13, 2018
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi agreed to a deal that limits her tenure as the next speaker of the House to four years in return for the votes to officially install her in the top post in January.
News Brief: Russia Investigation, Pelosi Term Limit Deal, Migrant Shelters
Thursday, December 13, 2018
Two sources implicate Trump in illegal campaign contributions. Nancy Pelosi agrees to a term limit to secure House speaker job. Government shelters are filled to near capacity with migrant children.
Poll: Americans Want Trump To Compromise On Border Wall To Avoid Possible Shutdown
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Fifty-seven percent don't think demanding funding for the wall is worth the gridlock, an NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist Poll finds. Many do not consider the wall a top priority for the next Congress, either.
Supreme Court Ducks Effort To Defund Planned Parenthood
Monday, December 10, 2018
Two states had tried to block the use of Medicaid money for non-abortion, pregnancy-related health care services at Planned Parenthood. The action is a big win for Planned Parenthood.
