The New American | Congress

Deep State Seeks Elimination of Trump Metal Tariffs to “Pass USMCA”

Written by Christian Gomez

Establishment lawmakers want to tie passage of the USMCA to the elimination of President Trump’s tariffs — despite their positive affect for U.S. business and domestic steel production.

Terror Group-supporting Congressman Attacks John Birch Society

Written by Alex Newman

A liberal Republican congressman infamous for his close ties to a Soviet-backed terrorist group took a swipe at “elements” of the constitutionalist John Birch Society.

Green New Deal Making Dems Squeal

Written by Selwyn Duke

It’s easy to be idealistic when you don’t have to live with your ideals. But the Democrats will have to live with their Green New Deal ideals now at least a little bit, as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Tuesday that the Senate will schedule a vote on the plan.

Walter Jones, GOP Congressman Who Became War Critic, Dies at 76

Written by Michael Tennant

Representative Walter Jones (R-N.C.), the congressman best known for going from a vocal Iraq War supporter to an even more vocal opponent, died Sunday after an extended illness.

Congressional Negotiators Working to Break Funding Impasse and Avoid Shutdown

Written by Warren Mass

Congressional conference committee members are trying to strike a deal that will satisfy both Democrats and President Trump and thereby avoid another government shutdown.

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Booker Reveals Hostility to Religion; Cruz Rebukes Him

Written by Michael Tennant

Senator Cory Booker questioned judicial nominee Neomi Rao about her views on homosexuality, including whether it is a "sin" — actions that drew a sharp rebuke from Senator Ted Cruz.

House Committee Drops Effort to Remove “So Help You God” From Testimony Oath

Written by Dave Bohon

Democrat members of the House Committee on Natural Resources have voted to retain the phrase “so help you God” in its oath.

USMCA Deal Moving Forward, as Trump Outlines Changes Required to U.S. Law

Written by Steve Byas

The USMCA multilateral trade deal moves toward congressional approval, unless Americans rise up to stop it.

Is Presidential Impeachment on the Horizon? No.

Written by C. Mitchell Shaw

One thing is clear: If Democrats had the necessary support to impeach President Trump, that process would start immediately. Fortunately for the country, they don’t.

2020 Presidential Hopeful Kamala Harris' Radical Connections

Written by TNA Video

VIDEO - Special guest Trevor Loudon joins The New American to offer thoughts and comments on California Senator Harris announcing today her intentions of running for the Presidency in 2020. Loudon has spent much of his life researching the background and history of the progressive left. He shares with The New American what he knows of Harris' mentors and influences.