The civic consensus beneath America’s political divide
Nearly three-quarters of Americans—74%—believe their fellow citizens have more in common than what divides them. That finding from…
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejects Trump order
In the Gettysburg Address, President Abraham Lincoln affirmed what America’s founders believed—that the “new nation” began with the…
How factional primaries could turn a Democratic wave into a trickle
Over the next seven months, most states will hold primary elections to determine congressional candidates for their respective…
What follows President Trump’s decision to step back from threatening to use force in Greenland?
Following the military operation in Venezuela against Nicolas Maduro, President Trump turned his attention to Greenland, a large,…
Surprisingly, Democrats—not Republicans—will be calling for a shutdown this year
Each year, Congress must reach agreement, in some form, on 12 separate bills that provide the funding for…
What history tells us about the 2026 midterm elections
Since reentering the White House in January, President Trump has enjoyed the support of narrow but unified Republican…
Americans are changing their minds about Trump’s immigration policies
For the past two decades, as public discontent has risen, elected leaders in Washington have failed either to…