Campaign spending data from party-affiliated committees show that Democrats are playing offense in some surprising places.
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Posted inLaw and Justice
Can the House Clerk Lead a Midterm Coup?
It’s happened before. History underscores how rickety our elections and democracy are.
Posted inPolitics
A Fitting End for Trump’s Gaudy Ballroom
One day, a Democratic president could turn it into something Washington actually needs.
Posted inPolitics
If You Called for Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales to be Expelled, Then You Should Impeach Donald Trump
Some Republicans claim they want to eradicate sexual misconduct from Washington. What will they say about the president’s retaliation against E. Jean Carroll?
Posted inPolitics
Be Thankful Barney Frank Wasn’t Pushed Out in 1989
The late great representative’s near political end in a sex scandal is a reminder of why Congress should pause before forcing members to resign.
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The King’s Visit Couldn’t Save the U.S.-Anglo Relations, But It Didn’t Hurt
His journey to America was the most important since FDR entertained his grandfather in 1939.
Posted inHigher Education
Confusing Financial Aid Offers Can Leave Families Deeper in Debt. Student Groups Say a New Legislative Fix Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Colleges lobbied to kill a requirement that they use a uniform financial aid offer letter to help families easily compare costs.
Posted inLaw and Justice
Congressional Republicans Could End Trump’s Madness
The Founders designed our democracy with a failsafe against would-be despots: impeachment.
Posted inPolitics
After the DHS Shutdown
It will end, and the TSA will get paid, but the bigger problem remains: The need for more Congressional resources and authority.
Posted inForeign Policy
David Frum Is Wrong About the Democrats and Iran
The Atlantic writer is asking congressional Democrats to fund Trump’s misbegotten war. They should decline.
