Opinion · 119th Congress
Another Democratic shutdown: Is it Groundhog Day again?
And would that be a bet worth making given their last foray into shutdown politics?
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Campaigns · 119th Congress
5 concerning things Trump has said about the 2026 elections
President Donald Trump's litany of comments about the midterm elections are noteworthy, particularly when taken as a whole, Gonzales writes.
Opinion · 119th Congress
Staffing Congress in the mid-century: Tales from two former aides
Typewriters aren’t the only difference between Hill offices now and then, according to longtime staffers Mary Lee DiSpirito and Mike Johnson.
Opinion · 119th Congress
Reforming the reconciliation process
Using the reconciliation process to dig the hole deeper has become an engineering feat with bipartisan concurrence.
Opinion · 119th Congress
The electorate’s inflation report card: January update
Voters want more than simply making the economy better than Biden’s. They want it fixed.Â
Opinion · 119th Congress
Venezuela is a lesson — Africa is a test of whether we learned from it
Lawmakers argue that by engaging in Africa, we can protect Americans at home, stabilize partners abroad and outcompete China.
Opinion · 119th Congress
Why the aggrieved need a scapegoat and an excuse — anything but the truth
But even President Donald Trump can’t erase the history of the civil rights movement and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Opinion · 119th Congress
Congress should ban metric that devalues people with disabilities
Former lawmakers argue against the use of a so-called quality-of-life measure when it comes to determining coverage of treatment.
Congress · 119th Congress
Should Jan. 6 be a national holiday?
Should Jan. 6 be a national holiday? - Donald Trump
Opinion · 119th Congress
Congress must work to strengthen Medicare access to lifesaving oxygen
Evans argues that aligning payment with clinical need will allow Medicare beneficiaries to obtain oxygen appropriately.
Campaigns · 119th Congress
Eight(ish) California predictions for 2026
Eight(ish) California predictions for 2026 - Politics
Opinion · 119th Congress
A blowout win for Democrats in 2026?
The 2025 results tell us something important about presidential job performance, voter turnout and partisan enthusiasm.
Opinion · 119th Congress
For one reporter, Jan. 6 evokes sad memories of a precious place
On the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol, a reporter reflects on how that building has colored her career.
Congress · 119th Congress
Congressional power, ending with a whimper, not a bang?
Opinion: Congress appears bent on handing its remaining constitutional authority to an autocratic president and unprincipled Supreme Court.Â
Opinion · 119th Congress
American individualism, but only for some Americans
Others are made to pay the price for the real or imagined transgressions of an entire race, faith or nationality, Curtis writes.
Opinion · 119th Congress
From electric typewriters to AI, constituent engagement has changed
How can citizens influence elected officials? The answer has shifted so much that Bradford Fitch doubled the size of his handbook.
Opinion · 119th Congress
The electorate’s inflation report card: three factors to watch
Heading into 2026 and with the midterm elections less than a year away, how will voters grade the economy?
Congress · 119th Congress
Why a deal isn’t coming together on health care
OPINION: Industry experts have been warning about sticker shock but are routinely ignored by a Congress addicted to last-minute brinkmanship.
Congress · 119th Congress
Congress must become a champion guard dog to defend its watchdog
OPINION: Congress needs authority to pick a new Government Accountability Office chief — or the president could launch a hostile takeover.
Opinion · 119th Congress
Why the Tennessee race deserves a closer look from Republicans
Tennessee's tight special election race comes after poor Republican performances in gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey.