USAID Ordered to Destroy Its Records

Salting the earth and breaking the law.

Careening Toward A Shutdown

A year-long Continuing Resolution or bust?

DOGEing It Out

Is the DOGE now on a leash?

The Big Chilling Effect

Our leaders are afraid to lead.

SCOTUS Rejects Trump Bid to Halt Foreign Aid

A seemingly obvious ruling was nonetheless 5-4.

The Looming Government Shutdown

Beware the Ides of March.

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Mitch McConnell Announces Retirement

Don’t let the door . . .

The Most Important Rule Of Surviving A Political Confirmation Fight Is: Don’t Quit!

All of 47’s controversial nominees have been confirmed. Save one.

Constitutional Crisis?

When does Executive overreach become something more?

Senate Puts Tulsi Gabbard in Charge of Our State Secrets

The World’s Greatest Deliberative Body is not doing its job.

The Least Self-Aware Senator

Just beyond parody at this point.

Schatz Puts Hold on Trump Nominees

A small step to reclaim Congress’ rightful authority.

Unelected Bureaucrat Shuts Down USAID

An entire Congressionally-created agency seems to have been shut down by fiat.

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Trump Fires at Least 17 IGs

And remembering “jokes” about governing like a dictator.

Biden Pardons Fauci, Milley, And Others

Going out on another unforced error

Congress To Release Gaetz Report

Gaetz’s own party hates him almost as much as the Democrats hate him

Recess Appointments and Constitutional Farce

The wrong solution for a real problem.

President-Elect Trump Pushing For Recess Appointments

In which I agree with Trump about the problem, but NOT the solution

Trump Advisors Promise A Recession (And Worse) If He Wins

Elon is on record warning Trump supporters to be prepared for “temporary hardship”

No Kings Act and Judicial Supremacy

Was Marbury v. Madison a mistake?

Mike Johnson’s Cynicism

Confirming who he always has been.

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Manchin, Sinema Pan Harris Filibuster Promise

The two most annoying Senators in the Democratic caucus are at it again.

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[Updated] Reviewing 5 Claims About Tim Walz Military Record

I don’t think its stolen valor, but Walz has played it loose when referring to his service

Jamaal Bowman Defeated in Primary

The Gaza conflict has ousted a member of “the Squad.”

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House Republicans Hold AG Garland in Contempt

Political grandstanding over dubious claims of privilege.

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Toward a Functional Congress

Democrats are helping the Republican Speaker tame his nihilist wing.

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Congressional Typologies

Grouping House Members by their voting patterns.

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The Two Speakers

MAGA Republicans have owned themselves whilst trying to own the libs.

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Johnson Risks Speakership for Foreign Aid

A set of bills would fund Ukraine, Israel, and other bipartisan priorities while ticking of the MAGA crowd.

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Republicans Are Again Threatening To Remove Their Speaker

It must be another day that ends in a “Y”

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Congress Passes Budget, Averts Government Shutdown

Five months too late, we’re back to the Biden-McCarthy deal.

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MTG Files Motion To Vacate The Speakership

Its like déjà vu all over again.

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Afghanistan Blame Game

Congressional Republicans are reminding voters of a dark hour in the Biden presidency.

Mitch McConnell’s Legacy

There is no denying that he was consequential.

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McConnell to Step Down in November

The longest serving Republican Leader is passing the torch.

Congress Contemplating Counter-Insurrection

A truly insane proposition.

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Congress Spills the Beans on Russian Capability

The White House is doing damage control.

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Some Luke Warm Takes On NY3

Yes, every special election is a very special snowflake, but trends do emerge

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House Passes Bipartisan Tax Bill

Will wonders never cease?

Why Trump Will Almost Certainly Stay On The Colorado Primary Ballot

A few predictions that are going to disappoint just about everyone.

Senate Approves Back Pay For Delayed Military Promotions

Doing the right thing after doing the wrong thing.

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Republicans Start Biden Impeachment Inquiry

A shameful farce.

New York Gerrymander May Be Back

A never-ending saga of politicians choosing their voters.

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A Footnote to the McCarthy Resignation

McHenry has no more terms to give to his country.

The Last of the Young Guns

We won’t have Kevin to kick around any more.

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Tuberville (Mostly) Ends Military Promotion Hold

400-plus general and flag officer promotions went through almost instantaneously.

George Santos Expelled

The serial fabulist becomes an ignominious footnote.

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Kevin McCarthy Likely to Leave Congress

The unworkable Republican caucus is about to get less workable.