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The War in Iran Is Illegal. Here’s Why That Matters.
Launching military action without Congress is troubling enough. Doing so at a time when faith in the Constitution is collapsing makes it far more…
March 12, 2026
Matt Dreher
The GOP Has an Anti-Muslim Problem
Lawmakers face no penalty for bigoted remarks, so don’t be surprised when the hate spreads to other groups.
March 12, 2026
River Page
Donald Trump’s Feel-Good State of the Union
By mixing patriotism and partisan trolls, the president tried to reset his presidency by returning to a winning formula.
February 25, 2026
Eli Lake
Rand Paul: Republicans Are on Course for a ‘Decimating Election’
The GOP senator is mulling a presidential run, and he says Trump’s deportation methods reduce public trust.
February 12, 2026
Peter Savodnik
Why Voter ID Is Common Sense
Yes, the left says it’s racist. But most Americans say it’s a vital safeguard for elections.
February 10, 2026
Rachel Bovard
Fear Is Now Just Part of the Job for Politicians
Many are increasingly worried about a culture that sees them as targets for violence, regardless of their politics.
January 29, 2026
Tanner Nau
How Trump Botched Immigration and Gave Democrats a Win
The president overreached on mass deportations. Now voters may back Democrats in a fight over ICE funding.
January 28, 2026
Ruy Teixeira
Obamacare Could Save the GOP Majority—or Doom It
Rising healthcare costs pose an existential threat to the slim Republican majorities in Congress.
January 20, 2026
Tanner Nau
Trump’s China Shift Rattles Hawks in Congress
The president’s unpredictable stance toward the U.S.’s biggest rival is complicating crackdown efforts by a crucial House committee.
December 24, 2025
Frannie Block
The Race to Succeed Pelosi Is a Fight for the Future of the Democratic Party
San Francisco—like Democrats nationwide—face a choice: staid progressivism or the new radicals. Peter Savodnik reports on a primary and a divided party.
December 18, 2025
Peter Savodnik
Two Drinks with. . . George Santos
Over cocktails in Washington, the disgraced former congressman talks to River Page about life behind bars, fair-weather friends, and his new role…
December 12, 2025
River Page
Elon Musk Left DOGE, but Democrats Want to Close the ‘Self-Dealing’ Loophole
Legislation would impose limits on ‘special government employees,’ including how much federal money their companies can receive.
December 11, 2025
Gabe Kaminsky
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