Trump faces backlash from elected Democrats and the Senate's top Republican appropriator for cutting nearly $1 billion in spending via a legally contested process.

An appeals panel ruled against Representative LaMonica McIver, a Democrat accused by the Justice Department of assaulting immigration agents outside Delaney Hall. No one was injured in the clash.

The Ohio Republican who is seeking a third term defiantly denied domestic abuse allegations ahead of a deadline to replace him on the ballot.

After Lindsey Halligan found unlawfully appointed, Trump's DOJ expected to seek re-indictment of Letitia James, with Comey's fate uncertain.

Thomas March Bell is likely to be confirmed as inspector general of the Health and Human Services Department despite his long record of going after abortion clinics.

Washington, DC – Following reporting that senators have reached a deal to end the government shutdown that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, Fatima Goss Graves, president...

YouTube video by Senator Jeff Merkley

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate has passed the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes harmful provisions targeting the rights of LGBTQI+ service members and their families a...

Paul Ingrassia has been investigated for allegedly harassing a lower-ranking colleague, according to administration officials. Fearing retaliation, the woman later withdrew a complaint, and Ingrassia ...

Republicans are currently pushing the country towards a government shutdown, higher ACA premiums, and possibly massive mandatory cuts to Medicare by putting tax breaks to billionaires over essential s...

Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations.

Washington, DC – Fatima Goss Graves, president of the National Women’s Law Center Action Fund, released the following statement after the House voted to pass the Senate version of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). The bill now heads to Trump’s desk for his signature. “Every person in this country should be furious that this devastating betrayal […]

Washington, DC – In response to the Senate’s passage of Republicans’ reconciliation bill, Fatima Goss Graves, president of the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) Action Fund, issued the following stat...

We won’t let them rob women, children, and families to give more tax cuts to billionaires.

**---- Español abajo----** Join MomsRising and the National Women's Law Center for a Special Community Meeting on **Wednesday, June 18 at 8:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm PT.** We will be joined by key leaders in the U.S. Senate—Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), storytellers, and MomsRising and National Women’s Law Center advocates at a critical moment ahead of the Senate vote on the extremely harmful Republican budget and tax package that blatantly prioritizes billionaires over families. Together, we’ll learn about what's at stake—including the BILLIONS of dollars in cuts to Medicaid and food assistance—and how we take action to defend these essential programs. There also will be an opportunity to ask the U.S. Senators your questions. Please ask everyone you know—including everyone who is ready to take action to build power for the times ahead and to stand up to defend our health care, nutrition assistance, education and more—to join the meeting too. Together, we can create a brighter, more hopeful future. Will you join us? This event will be conducted in English, with simultaneous translation available in Spanish. **---- Español----** ## Reunión comunitaria ESPECIAL: Luchando contra el traicionero proyecto de ley de los republicanos del Senado con MomsRising y National Women’s Law Center Acompaña a MomsRising y a National Women's Law Center en una reunión comunitaria especial a través de ZOOM el miércoles 18 de junio a las 8:00 pm ET/ 5:00 pm PT. Vamos a escuchar a líderes del Senado de EE. UU., a personas contando sus historias y a líderes de MomsRising y de National Women’s Law Center en este momento crítico antes de que el Senado lleve a votación el extremadamente perjudicial presupuesto de los republicanos y el paquete de impuestos que prioriza descaradamente a los multimillonarios por encima de las familias. Juntos vamos a aprender sobre lo que está en juego, incluyendo MILES DE MILLONES de dólares en recortes para Medicaid y los programas de asistencia alimentaria, y cómo podemos entrar en acción para defender estos esenciales programas. También tendremos la oportunidad de hacerles sus preguntas a los senadores de EE. UU. Por favor invita a todas las personas que conozcas incluyendo todas las personas que están listas para entrar en acción para fortalecer nuestro poder para resistir los tiempos que se avecinan, para defender nuestros servicios médicos, asistencia nutricional, educación y más y para participar en la reunión. Juntos podemos crear un futuro más brillante y optimista. ¿Puedes acompañarnos? Este evento será e inglés con interpretación simultánea en español disponible.

Organizations committed to civil rights, workers’ rights, and gender justice urge Congress to rigorously question and closely review the records of Andrea Lucas and Brittany Panuccio, who are nominated to serve as commissioners of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

We need judges who will ensure every person gets the care they need

Washington, DC – The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) Action WASHINGTON, DC (June 10, 2025) – Today, the House Judiciary Committee is holding a markup on a slate of bills, including one from Rep. Ch...

On Friday afternoon, military-gear-clad ICE agents launched aggressive raids throughout Los Angeles. At one location, SEIU-USWW President David Huerta was assaulted, injured and detained while advocat...

On Friday afternoon, military-gear-clad ICE agents launched aggressive raids throughout Los Angeles. At one location, SEIU-USWW President David Huerta was assaulted, injured and detained while advocat...

Washington, DC – The National Women’s Law Center (NWLC) Action Fund released a statement following House passage early this morning of the Trump-Republican reconciliation package:  “Donald Trump and H...

WASHINGTON, DC (May 17, 2024) — Earlier today, a targeted bombing took place at The American Reproductive Centers in Palm Springs, California, killing one person and injuring four others. Fatima Goss ...

The House Republican tax bill is a billionaire giveaway at the expense of women and families—and despite what House Republican leadership is claiming, the CTC changes only make it worse.  

On Friday, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested in handcuffs after attempting to visit a recently re-opened ICE detention facility. ICE shoved members of the Congressional delegation which included Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rep. Rob Menendez Jr. and Rep. LaMonica McIver who are currently under threat of arrest. This is a shocking act of intimidation, even by Trump standards—one that is straight from the authoritarian playbook. **Join us, Representative Rob Menendez Jr., Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman, Representative LaMonica Iver and Mayor Ras Baraka for an emergency call on Monday (5/12)** to push back against Trump's authoritarian power grab. And hear ways to take action. Watch live on the Working Families Party's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/workingfamilies Co-Sponsoring Orgs: - Popular Democracy - New York Immigration Coalition - Community Change Action - NDLON - Justice & the 47th - Mijente - United We Dream - M4BL - Move On - Power Switch Action

Congressional Republicans want to take child care, food, housing and health care away from women and families—all to help free up money in the budget to pay for tax breaks for billionaires.

Congressional Republicans want to take child care, food, housing and health care away from women and families—all to help free up money in the budget to pay for tax breaks for billionaires.

Congress is potentially voting this week on a bill that would make it harder for millions of Americans to exercise their right to vote.

Congressional Republicans want to take child care, food, housing and health care away from women and families—all to help free up money in the budget to pay for tax breaks for billionaires.