Could the Clerk of the House lead a midterm coup? Garrett Epps looks to 1863 and 1865 for warnings about our current crisis.

Law and Justice

Can the House Clerk Lead a Midterm Coup?

by Garrett Epps September 16, 2026September 16, 2026

It’s happened before. History underscores how rickety our elections and democracy are.

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

Law and Justice

Congressional Republicans Could End Trump’s Madness

by David Atkins April 29, 2026April 29, 2026

Trump Epstein allegations: Newly disclosed Epstein files include allegations involving President Donald Trump that have yet to receive sustained press scrutiny. Here, the President and first lady Melania Trump, walk out of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, to travel to the U.S. Capitol where he delivered the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress.

Politics

It’s Time for the Media to Press Trump on Allegations of Abusing a Minor

by Bill Scher February 27, 2026February 26, 2026

Law and Justice

Epstein and Trump: Why We’re Unlikely to See the Files

by James D. Zirin July 24, 2025July 24, 2025

Politics

Give Democrats Some Credit for Chasing Republicans Out of Washington Early

by Bill Scher July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

Politics

The Freedom Caucus Are Cowards

by Bill Scher May 23, 2025May 22, 2025

Politics

The Big Beautiful Bill Is Sinking Because Speaker Johnson Can’t Keep His Promise to Fiscal Hawks

by Bill Scher May 16, 2025May 21, 2025

Politics

The Congressional Budget Office Still Works

by Bill Scher May 13, 2025May 12, 2025

Politics

Budget Reconciliation Could Be the Beginning of the End of the Republican Party

by Bill Scher April 25, 2025April 24, 2025

Politics

Cut the Senate Democrats Some Slack

by Bill Scher March 14, 2025March 14, 2025

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Can the House Clerk Lead a Midterm Coup?

Congressional Republicans Could End Trump’s Madness

It’s Time for the Media to Press Trump on Allegations of Abusing a Minor

Epstein and Trump: Why We’re Unlikely to See the Files

Give Democrats Some Credit for Chasing Republicans Out of Washington Early

The Freedom Caucus Are Cowards

The Big Beautiful Bill Is Sinking Because Speaker Johnson Can’t Keep His Promise to Fiscal Hawks

The Congressional Budget Office Still Works

Budget Reconciliation Could Be the Beginning of the End of the Republican Party

Cut the Senate Democrats Some Slack

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Vote By Mail Is Safe—For Now

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