Stephen Dinan
Articles by Stephen Dinan
Pelosi, Schumer gained ‘leverage’ in Trump debt deal
Democrats heaped praise on President Trump Thursday for agreeing to their offer of a short-term debt limit, saying they see it as the start of the deal-making chief executive Mr. Trump had promised during the campaign. Published September 7, 2017
Donald Trump tells Dreamers they’re safe for six months
President Trump assured young illegal immigrants under DACA amnesty that they remain safe for at least six more months, saying in a tweet Thursday morning that there will be "no action!" Published September 7, 2017
Trump voter commission using personal email accounts
Members of President Trump's voter integrity commission have been using personal email accounts to conduct the panel's business, violating a federal law, according to a group that has sued to demand more transparency from the commission. Published September 6, 2017
States sue Donald Trump to restore DACA, say he’s discriminating against Mexico
Fifteen states and the District of Columbia sued Wednesday to try to revive DACA, the 2012 deportation amnesty for young adult illegal immigrants, saying President Trump's decision to phase out the program amounted to illegal discrimination against Mexicans. Published September 6, 2017
Donald Trump cuts deal with Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, agrees to raise debt limit
President Trump and Democratic leaders on Wednesday did what Washington does best: striking a bipartisan deal to boost borrowing and spending, keeping the government running into the next fiscal year and speeding disaster relief to Texas and Florida. Published September 6, 2017
House clears billions in emergency aid for Harvey victims
Republicans and Democrats linked arms in the House Wednesday to approve a first installment of emergency aid for Hurricane Harvey victims, cutting through partisan sniping and moving with alacrity. Published September 6, 2017
Democrats demand Dream Act vote this month; Ryan says enforcement must be attached
Democratic leaders on Wednesday demanded Republicans schedule an immediate vote on the Dream Act to grant young adult illegal immigrants a path to citizenship, saying they don't want the debate complicated by any other matters. Published September 6, 2017
Paul Ryan on Harvey relief: ‘We will not leave until we get this done’
House Speaker Paul D. Ryan said Wednesday that Congress won't quit for the week until a first aid package for Hurricane Harvey relief is finished. Published September 6, 2017
Democrats offer votes for debt increase — under strict conditions
Democratic leaders said Wednesday they'll provide the votes to pass a Hurricane Harvey relief package coupled with a three-month debt limit increase, hoping to capitalize on GOP infighting. Published September 6, 2017
Appeals court reinstates Texas voter-ID law
A federal appeals court revived Texas's voter ID law Tuesday, saying the state's updated version does enough to protect the right to vote for everyone in the state. Published September 5, 2017
Texas ends DACA legal challenge halted amnesty order
Texas moved Tuesday to cancel the legal case it had planned to use to challenge the legality of President Obama's 2012 deportation amnesty after the Trump administration said it was phasing out the program, known as DACA. Published September 5, 2017
Mexico says it will embrace Dreamers ‘with open arms’
The Mexican government waded deeply into American politics Tuesday, filing a protest with the U.S. government over the Trump administration's decision to revoke the deportation amnesty for Dreamers and demanding U.S. lawmakers quickly move to protect Mexicans who face deportation. Published September 5, 2017
Luis Gutierrez: No federal funding without Dreamer protections
Most members of Congress seem to agree that young adult illegal immigrant Dreamers will get full permanent legal status. Published September 5, 2017
Donald Trump to phase out Dreamers program
The Trump administration on Tuesday declared the Obama-era DACA program unconstitutional and ordered a phaseout, giving Congress six months to devise a permanent solution for 800,000 young adult illegal immigrant Dreamers who could be at risk of deportation. Published September 5, 2017
Activists to rally in favor of DACA program
Immigrant-rights activists will rally outside the White House and in major cities across the country on Tuesday, preparing to blast President Trump if he follows through on what those on both sides of the debate expect will be a decision to call for an end the 2012 deportation amnesty for illegal immigrant Dreamers. Published September 4, 2017
Donald Trump faces DACA legal hurdles if he renews Dreamer amnesty
Activists are staging a furious rearguard action to try to preserve the Obama-era deportation amnesty for illegal immigrant Dreamers, making raw political appeals to President Trump and saying he must keep the program afloat to stave off a humanitarian outrage. Published September 3, 2017
Social Security pays millions to people VA says are dead
The VA knew they were dead, but the Social Security Administration kept paying benefits to hundreds of people anyway, according to a new agency audit. Published September 3, 2017
Trump uncovers evidence of Dreamers loophole hidden from Congress by Obama
Thousands of Dreamers have used a loophole in federal law to get on a full pathway to citizenship, top congressional Republicans revealed Friday, citing government data withheld by the Obama administration but provided by the Trump administration. Published September 1, 2017
Parliamentarian gives Senate GOP one month to repeal Obamacare
The Senate parliamentarian has set a firm deadline on the Senate's Obamacare repeal efforts, saying that if the chamber doesn't act before the end of the month, it will lose the ability to pass a bill under the 2017 budget rules that help avoid a filibuster. Published September 1, 2017
Donald Trump about to decide on Dreamers
The White House said Friday that President Trump will now make an announcement Tuesday on whether to scrap the Obama-era deportation amnesty that's protecting some 800,000 illegal immigrants. Published September 1, 2017