Did Congress lose its grip? Carl Hulse reveals how prolonged shutdowns, fueled by President Trump's tactics, weaken legislative power and threaten checks and balances. Lawmakers, including some Republicans, feel resigned as they cede authority to the executive branch. Discover the broader implications of this shift. See more from Hulse here: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/us/politics/trump-shutdown-congress-power.html #CarlHulse #Congress #Trump #GovernmentShutdown #PoliticalPower #ChecksAndBalances

Did health care politics shift the power balance? Catie Edmondson and Carl Hulse reveal that rising insurance premiums & subsidy risks are boosting Democrats' leverage in shutdown talks. Even Trump recognizes the political stakes. Learn how healthcare disputes are shaping negotiations. More in the NY Times. #CatieEdmondson #CarlHulse #healthcare #Democrats #shutdown https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/us/politics/trump-democrats-shutdown-obamacare.html

Can the Senate break free from deadly polarization? Carl Hulse reveals how fewer moderate Democrats and more conservative Republicans fuel shutdown gridlock. This divide deepens stalemates, blocking budget deals and risking government shutdowns. Discover the forces locking Washington in place. Read more: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/us/politics/polarized-senate-shutdown-gridlock.html #CarlHulse #Senate #Polarization #GovernmentShutdown #Gridlock #Politics

Via #RawStory @ 12:58pm ET on Mar 14, 2025

The 118th #Congress, which is currently controlled by #Republicans in both the #House and #Senate, is "enthusiastically" giving away its constitutional powers to President Donald #Trump, argues a new article in The #NewYorkTimes.

#Reporters #CarlHulse and #CatieEdmondson cited the current stopgap spending bill that would provide for the Trump agenda without any concessions to #Democrats.

https://www.rawstory.com/cowards-who-kowtow-gop-lawmakers-accused-of-relinquishing-their-power-to-trump/