Democracy Wire

The EPA chief is trying Congress' patience, and the public's.

Michelle Wolf's routine was hilarious to many, over-the-line to many others.

As the president's allies rattle their sabers, Common Cause and allied groups are pushing senators to pass legislation protecting the investigation into Russian interference in our elections.

The proposed merger should be "dead on arrival" at the FCC, says former Commissioner Michael Copps.

Though he's now a lame duck, House Speaker Paul Ryan put down the mini-rebellion among his fellow Republicans with a simple message: the constituents who really matter to the party’s elected leaders – the big dollar donors – are still with him and still writing checks.

Majority Leader Mitch McConnell claims to control which legislation comes to the Senate floor. His colleagues may prove him wrong.