In Front of Our Noses: Abuse of Power for Partisan Aims
Trump has been basing disaster funding to states based on local partisan control.
Speaker Johnson’s Lack of Institutional Ambition
Johnson is acting more as an agent of the president than of the Congress.
The Economics President, Continued
Nothing like a war of choice to send indicators in the wrong direction.
Another Day, Another Set of Confusing Statements from Trump on the War in Iran (Updated)
Maybe talks, but maybe not?
Unserious and Reprehensible
Memes, movies, TV shows, and actual war. One of these things is not like the other.
(The Lack of) Public Support for Attacking Iran
Usually president care what the public thinks, especially at times of major military action. Not this time.
The Tariff Ruling and the Balance of Power
The case has major implications beyond the taxation issue.
Empirical Evidence of our Presidentialized Politics
A significant slice of the electorate focuses only on the president.
In Front of Our Noses: Abuses of the Pardon Power
Part of the never-ending story of abuse and corruption.
Greenland is a Red Line
An actual move to acquire Greenland by force or coercion would be a massive line for the Trump administration to cross.
The Trump Administration and Long-Term Damage
Debates about whether Trump is strong or weak often ignore the fundamental fact that he has power.
SCOTUS, the Unitary Executive “Theory,” and the Debilitation of the Modern State
Permanent damage appears to be coming (oh, and it enhances the authoritarian power of the presidency as well).
In Front of Our Noses: A President Who Calls for the Execution of Members of Congress
You know, as is normal in democratic politics…
Presidents Shape Parties More than Parties Shape Presidents
How party change actually works in the US. Plus more on messaging and organzing.
Trump Won’t Ask Congress for Approval
“What are they going to do? Say, ‘Gee, we don’t want to stop drugs pouring in?’”
