Key Takeaways from the Budget Deal
Despite what you’ve heard, there is room for bipartisanship.
No Closer to Impeachment – What Went Wrong for Democrats Today
Democrats missed their last opportunity to move public opinion.
Presidential Harassment? No Mr. President, this is called Congressional Oversight.
President Trump is calling House Democrats’ ongoing investigations of his administration “presidential harassment.”
The Overton Series: The Case for Conflict
Over the past decade, presidential candidates and administrations have continued to reject the attitude that the U.S. should serve as a decisive actor within foreign conflicts.
The Overton Series: #MedicareForAll
Single-payer health care proposals used to be lightning rods for political criticism. Now we can’t stop talking about it.
Our Asylum System is Not Broken; It Just Needs Resources
The asylum system needs resources – and a lot of them – not fundamental reforms.
For Those Who Waited: A Retrospective on President Trump’s State of the Union
On Tuesday evening, President Trump gave his “choosing greatness”-themed speech.
For Those Who Can’t Wait: What to Expect from Tomorrow’s State of the Union
Tomorrow, President Trump will make his third address to Congress since being elected.
Shutdown Debate 2.0: Don’t Expect a Fairy Tale Ending
As federal employees return to work after the temporary resolution of the government shutdown, all attention shifts to what will happen to avoid another one.
Shutdowns: The New Norm
Americans should be concerned over the near-term impacts of the ongoing, historic partial government shutdown, but its dynamics have long-term implications.
Oversight and Investigations: Where Will Democrats Focus?
There has been a lot of speculation about how a new Democratic Congress will approach their oversight and investigations responsibilities.
New Congress…New Rules
Paying close attention to the rules package is an important early indicator for both the priorities and the process we can expect over the next two years.