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Donald Trump Has Been Acquitted in His Impeachment Trial

The expected took place as senators voted to find Trump not guilty.

These Democrats Weren't Having Trump's State of the Union

From boycotts to torn speeches, here's what went down.

Ihssane Leckey Is Running To Make Congress Look More Like Her

The Massachusetts candidate is as an immigrant, Muslim, and sexual violence survivor.

Ilhan Omar Is Clowning Trump With Her Re-Election Campaign

"Send her back ... to Congress."

Mitch McConnell Has a New Impeachment-Related Nickname

Critics attacked "Midnight Mitch" for his role in the Senate impeachment trial.

Democrats Love Black Women — Until It's Time to Elect Us

We’re the party’s strongest voting bloc. So help us out.

Tulsi Gabbard Is "Standing in the Center" of Impeachment Vote Backlash

“We’re sent here to lead.”

Donald Trump Is Officially Impeached

But not removed from office. Here’s what happens next.

Katie Hill Worries Her Scandal Could Keep Young Women Out of Politics

“There’s a whole generation of us who have pictures that could be compromising.”

The GOP Manufactured a Barron Trump Controversy

It's a superficial line of attack.

Why I'm Conflicted About Katie Hill's Resignation From Congress

So many male politicians have gotten away with so much worse.

The Democrats' Big New College Plan Doesn’t Go Far Enough

Activists say the College Affordability Act is just tinkering at the margins.

Lawmakers Schooled Mark Zuckerberg in Congressional Hearing

“This is straight out of an episode of Black Mirror.”

Black and Brown Politicians Led the Way on Impeaching Trump

Maxine Waters opens up about how Congress finally got on board with impeachment.

Remembering Elijah Cummings Through His Powerful Words

"You must have confidence in your competence."

Morgan Harper Has a Plan to "Reset" Politics for the Next Generation

“The only way that you can truly be down for people, for communities, is to not take money from corporations.”

Greta Thunberg Fist-Bumped Obama Before Her Congressional Testimony

"You and me, we're a team."

Running for Office With Student Loans Is Practically Impossible

If we want more young women in office, we need student debt forgiveness and Medicare for All.

Jon Ossoff Has a Message for Those Who Think He's Too Young to Be a Senator

The 32-year-old wants to recapture his position as a beacon of hope for the anti-Trump resistance.

Elizabeth Warren’s Behind-the-Scenes Push to Get More Women in Government

Via notes, texts and invitations to tea at her D.C. apartment, the 2020 Democrat is trying to convince more women to run — and help them win.