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Congress can reclaim power by fixing Congressional Review Act

Congress rarely uses the Congressional Review Act to disapprove of federal agency rules. When it does, reporters call the CRA “obscure” and argue Congress is “pushing the bounds of a little-known statute.” That’s wrong. The CRA isn’t a loophole. It’s a democratic tool. It requires both chambers of Congress and the president to agree that […]

Republicans can celebrate ‘big, beautiful bill’ back in their districts

Next year, the average American family will keep $2,100 more of what they earn, courtesy of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that Congress just passed. The alternative, endorsed without hesitation by every Democrat, was a $4 trillion tax increase.  Having lost that vote, the Democrats are already trying to distort the legislation as dangerous […]

Europe should not abandon monitoring in Armenia

President Donald Trump celebrates the signing of the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace deal, the latest notch in his quest for a Nobel Peace Prize. “For more than 35 years, Armenia and Azerbaijan have fought a bitter conflict that resulted in tremendous suffering for both nations.… Many tried to find a resolution … and they were unsuccessful. With […]

DC residents heckle authorities at checkpoint amid ramped-up federal presence

Federal law enforcement agents in Washington were heckled Wednesday as tensions rise in the nation's capital over President Trump's moves to take over the local police force. A group of protestors near the 14th St. NW corridor, where the agents established a vehicle checkpoint, shouted out or held up signs with phrases such as "Go...

Data vs. dog whistles: Debunking Trump’s manufactured DC emergency

It’s a calculated, exploitative playbook: Cut resources that keep people safe, let the fractures deepen, then point to the damage as proof the city is “out of control.”

GOP senator on DC carjacking fears: ‘I don’t buckle up’

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) on Wednesday expressed his fear of being carjacked in the nation's capital, as the Trump administration ramps up its federal takeover of local law enforcement. “And by the way, I'm not joking when I say this, I drive around in Washington, D.C., in my Jeep, and yes, I do drive myself,...

Trump must not give anything away in Alaska

Trump needs to demonstrate to Putin when they meet in Alaska that he is no Neville Chamberlain.

Back to school already? Why the academic year keeps getting shifted earlier

The once-common practice of going back to school after Labor Day has grown rare in 2025. In fact, some schools have been back in session for weeks.

Why not just let AI do the redistricting?

It could take the politics out of the system and make our races more competitive.

Meeting Putin in Alaska, Trump risks a catastrophic defeat

Team Trump is dividing and conquering itself, while Team Putin is all on the same page.

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