Kansas Democratic U.S. Sente candidate Adam Hamilton, left, and Mississippi Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Scott Colom, right, both pictured August, 2026.

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The White House and its new helipad and the ballroom, right, under construction, are pictured on the South Lawn, as seen from the Washington Monument, August 23, 2026, in Washington.

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Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Lauren Boebert arrive for Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address; both House Republicans have called for accountability over sexual misconduct in Congress, while dismissing concerns about Trump after he was found liable for the sexual abuse of E. Jean Carroll. Now Trump's DOJ is going after Carroll.

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If You Called for Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales to be Expelled, Then You Should Impeach Donald Trump

by Bill Scher May 29, 2026May 29, 2026

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Be Thankful Barney Frank Wasn’t Pushed Out in 1989

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The King: Britain's King Charles III speaks to a joint meeting of Congress in the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Washington.

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Impeachment: Outside Trump Tower, demonstrators say what Congressional Republicans won't.

Law and Justice

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by David Atkins April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

DHS Shutdown: Congress’s dysfunction shows up in hours-long lines at JFK.

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Foreign Policy

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If You Don’t Like Polls, Follow the Money

Can the House Clerk Lead a Midterm Coup?

A Fitting End for Trump’s Gaudy Ballroom

If You Called for Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales to be Expelled, Then You Should Impeach Donald Trump

Be Thankful Barney Frank Wasn’t Pushed Out in 1989

The King’s Visit Couldn’t Save the U.S.-Anglo Relations, But It Didn’t Hurt

Confusing Financial Aid Offers Can Leave Families Deeper in Debt. Student Groups Say a New Legislative Fix Doesn’t Go Far Enough

Congressional Republicans Could End Trump’s Madness

After the DHS Shutdown

David Frum Is Wrong About the Democrats and Iran

The Case for a Shadow Court

Never Forgetting 9/11 Means Learning Lessons

Can the House Clerk Lead a Midterm Coup?

Who Are the “Trump Regretters”?

Barney Frank’s Last Harsh Warning to the Left

Who Enabled Trump’s Second Act?

Europe Struggles to Respond to Russian Attacks

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