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Acting chief of staff and Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Mick Mulvaney provided some stunning revelations this week. In one of his now-rare press briefings, Mulvaney first announced that the G7 Summit would be held at President Donald Trump's personal Doral resort—a direct violation of the Constitution's prohibition of profiting from foreign states. Then, Mulvaney shocked many by revealing that there was "no question about that,"
regarding whether Trump had asked him to withhold aid to Ukraine as a part of a quid pro quo—something that Trump and the White House have long denied. House Democrats have issued subpoenas to the OMB in an attempt to uncover details about the decision to halt funding, but so far, the OMB has refused to comply. And yet, Mulvaney could have unwittingly revealed an important piece of information that House Democrats are seeking.
CAP's Sam Berger breaks down why the OMB is a critical piece to the puzzle »
[More on Trump's Constitutional Crisis]
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The Epitome of a Public Servant: Thank You, Rep. Elijah Cummings |
From fighting tirelessly for civil rights to holding accountable an administration determined to unravel the democratic fabric of America, Rep. Elijah Cummings' life and legacy proved that he was the epitome of a public servant dedicated to the people. With the passing of Rep. Cummings this week, the nation lost a fearless leader, and the city of Baltimore lost a formidable champion and advocate.
The Center for American Progress mourns the loss of Rep. Cummings. Our collective thoughts and prayers are with his family, including his wife, Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings, and their three children; his friends and staff; and the city of Baltimore—a city that Rep. Cummings loved, fought for, and defended until his final days.
Read Neera Tanden's statement »
[The Baltimore Sun: 'You can be anything you want': How Cummings went from a segregated Baltimore childhood to halls of Congress]
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Legislation to Restore the Promise of Higher Education
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| Here's an overview of the College Affordability Act—a comprehensive piece of legislation introduced this week that would not only reauthorize the Higher Education Act but also tackle some of the biggest problems in postsecondary education. |
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10 Questions for the 2020 Candidates
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The debates have yet to truly address policy priorities affecting the 57 million people in the disability community. Due to the unprecedented level of attacks on the community and their civil rights, any candidate who wants to be taken seriously needs to be prepared to answer these 10 questions. |
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The New Instability of European Politics
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The era of European populism is over. What comes next is far more disconcerting. With no common agenda or governing strategy for populist or far-right groups in Europe, politics across the continent and around the world are becoming increasingly unpredictable.
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