The Looming Government Shutdown

Beware the Ides of March.

The Limits of Trump’s Power

The fight over the continuing resolution raises some questions.

Congress To Release Gaetz Report

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

Mike Johnson’s Cynicism

Confirming who he always has been.

Jamaal Bowman Defeated in Primary

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

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Congressional Typologies

Grouping House Members by their voting patterns.

Is Our Problem a Lack of Public Virtue?

Are we betraying the Founders?

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A Return of National Security Republicans?

Several glimmers of hope from the Ukraine funding bill.

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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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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.

Trump Fatigue

Fighting a cult of personality is exhausting.

FBI Informant Charged with Lying about Bidens

An unsurprising twist.

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Some Luke Warm Takes On NY3

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

NYE Tabs

“2023 Lists” Edition

Lesser-Known Candidates for President

Vermin Supreme and Paperboy Love Prince have as good a chance as Vivek Ramaswamy.

The Last of the Young Guns

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

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Kevin McCarthy Likely to Leave Congress

The unworkable Republican caucus is about to get less workable.

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Dozens Quitting Congress

Take this job and shove it. I ain’t workin’ here no more.

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House Passes Laddered CR with Democratic Support

A second Republican Speaker has reached across the aisle to avert a government shutdown.

Government Shutdown Looms With No Deal in Sight

House Republicans still can’t get out of their own way.

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Mike Johnson is Very Religious

His critics are focused on the wrong problem.

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Mike Johnson (Who?) for Speaker?

Could the fourth time be the charm?

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Jordan Strikes Out

Three increasingly-embarrassing defeats is all you get, apparently.

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House GOP Drowning [UPDATED]

In a bathtub?

Two GOPs

A policy-leaning wing and a political-leaning wing make for an unworkable coalition.

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Jim Jordan Wrestling His Way to Speaker [Updated]

The crazies are this close to a complete takeover.

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House Leadership Crisis Continues [Updated]

Jim Jordan is trying to bully his way into office. It almost certainly won’t work.

Ending Hamas

What does “complete victory” look like?

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Scalise Drops Out of Speaker Race. What Now?

The clown show still lacks a ringmaster.

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Steve Scalise Nominated for Humiliation

McCarthy lost it. Turned in his gavel. You, guy, are number 1.

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Could Kevin McCarthy’s Replacement be . . . Kevin McCarthy?

One of the worst movies in memory may be getting a sequel.

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McCarthy Won’t Run For Speaker. Now What?

We won’t have Kevin to kick around anymore.

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Motion to Vacate McCarthy Speakership Succeeds

A weak leader has been ousted. Now what?

Gaetz’ Gambit

What’s behind the sure-to-fail bid to oust his own party’s Speaker?

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House Passes 45-Day Continuing Resolution

It appears a shutdown has been averted after all.

The Coming Government Shutdown

Why it’s inevitable and what it means.

Republican Crazies Forcing Government Shutdown

The House is in recess as the exasperated GOP leadership tries to figure a way out.

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The Clown Car Has No Brakes

The MAGA wing is driving us over a cliff.

The Biden Impeachment Tantrum

The inmates are running the asylum.

(Last) Sunday’s Discussion Question Revisited

Wherein I finally reveal my answer (spoiler: it is hardly surprising). And, also, wherein despite the goal of brevity, I fail at that goal.

Intra-Party Fight Over SALT Cap

Some New York Republicans are fighting for their constituents and against the GOP leadership.

The Threat of Political Violence

Separating rhetoric from action.

On Winners, Losers, and the Debt Ceiling

Horse race coverage in all the things.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Black History Month reception, Monday, February 27, 2023, in the East Room of the White House. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a Black History Month reception, Monday, February 27, 2023, in the East Room of the White House.

Biden the Adult in the Room

There’s been a load of compromising.

Debt Ceiling Deal Reached ‘in Principle’

We almost wrecked the economy . . . for this?

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You Wore What to the White House?

The times, they are a-changin’.

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Post-Shame America

The courts can’t save us from ourselves.