The debt ceiling, a legislative construct as perplexing as it is anachronistic, has once again ensnared the federal government in a vortex of dysfunction. Read More.
In the end, this was always going to be the outcome. Two men who exist primarily to consume all available oxygen cannot indefinitely coexist in the same room. Read More.
Let us consider the necessity of the stopgap measure itself. Johnson’s argument—that a temporary funding extension is essential to maintain government operations until Republicans can implement more significant budgetary reforms—is pragmatic. Read More.
Trump’s legal crusade must also be understood within a broader trend: the weaponization of libel and defamation suits as instruments of political warfare. Read More.
Retaliatory tariffs from Mexico, Canada, and China are inevitable, as are disputes at the World Trade Organization. Such conflicts weaken alliances and embolden adversaries, creating opportunities for nations such as China to position themselves as champions of free trade in a world where the United States is retreating. Read More.
Donald Trump’s post-election Cabinet selections reveal a curious blend of ideological diversity and political opportunism, drawing upon figures who have traveled across the partisan divide. Read More.
Pam Bondi’s political ascent began in the Sunshine State, where she served as Florida’s Attorney General from 2011 to 2019. A polished litigator with an uncanny ability to navigate the treacherous waters of public opinion. Read More.
The Unitary Executive Theory, though a modern lightning rod, has deep historical roots in the architecture of American government. Its intellectual foundation is drawn from Article II of the Constitution, which declares, “The executive power shall be vested in a President of the United States.” Read More.
To be clear, absenteeism is not unique to Republicans. It is a bipartisan failing, symptomatic of a broader cultural shift in Congress toward performative politics over substantive governance. Read More.
Project 2025, a 922-page policy manifesto crafted by the Heritage Foundation and allied conservative groups, is less a think tank’s fever dream than a calculated strategy to dismantle the bureaucratic state. Read More.
Trump’s motivation may be multifaceted: a signal of his administration’s seriousness about military accountability, a rebuke to what he perceives as entrenched and ineffectual leadership, or perhaps a preemptive narrative of competence and toughness. Read More.
Dave McCormick, the Republican challenger, enters the recount with an ostensible lead—a numerical cushion sufficient to foster confidence but slender enough to summon the echoes of uncertainty. Read More.
The temptation to seek protectionist policies is perennial, especially during economic uncertainty or perceived imbalances in trade. However, one must remember that while tariffs may seek to punish foreign competitors, the reverberations are felt at home. Read More.