Congress has until the end of January to pass a budget for FY2026. Let’s hope our elected officials will use that time wisely. First and foremost, they must reverse the damage caused by the cuts to ...

As we head into 2026, we the people desperately hope Congress can finally work together, use common sense and produce meaningful policy. The checklist that follows is offered with a touch of humor, ...

Editor: The Constitution firmly grants the power of raising revenue and determining spending to Congress. The wellbeing of our nation rests with the responsible balance of generating taxes and ...

From my letter to Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez: Americans want to see our government’s aggression, destruction and cruelty stopped. Let this sink in: Our ...

Congress is meant to represent the American public, yet it feels very disconnected from the very citizens it claims to serve. Three things we highlighted that may need some change include: term limits ...

Elections determine who governs. They do not eliminate the need for limits on executive power. Recent news of fatal shootings involving federal agents has intensified public concern over enforcement ...

To the editor — As a person of faith, I am reflecting upon the past holiday season and what it means to me. In addition to my joy, it is tempered with sadness due to the various acts of violence and ...

Julia Brownley, Ventura County’s congressional representative, is retiring at the end of her current term. She will be missed. Ventura has a diverse geography, population, and economy. Not many people ...

An open letter to Congressman Lloyd Smucker: In a radio interview earlier this month, you predicted that in 2026 we will see more of the impact of the policies enacted in 2025 as a result of what ...