At the end of season one of the popular HBO comedy series Veep, a panicked staffer from the Vice President’s office hurriedly
At the end of season one of the popular HBO comedy series Veep, a panicked staffer from the Vice President’s office hurriedly
The pandemic has disrupted many things, including voting, the practice of democracy itself. As state primaries go by and the country gears
In politics, we often learn the lesson of the last time. Our current economic troubles prompt comparison to previous episodes, particularly the
In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, three major bills were passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump in
Amid a growing pandemic where social interaction could threaten health, many questions have been raised about the continuity of operations on Capitol
Welcome to appropriations season on Capitol Hill. With the President’s budget officially submitted last month it is now up to Congress to
“Polarization” is used as a near blanket explanation for anything political, from congressional dysfunction and lack of compromise to disdain for the
The dawning of a new decade brings the expected retrospectives. While algorithms compute our most listened-to songs and pundits connect the latest
Women’s representation has made significant gains in politics. Women are major contenders for the Presidency and are increasingly winning office at the
Here we go again. To keep the government funded past the start of the fiscal year on October 1st, Congress passed a
Anyone who watched School House Rock knows how bills become law. From a numbers standpoint, it is straightforward. It needs 218 votes
Last week, following a whistleblower complaint about certain foreign affairs actions taken by the White House, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi
Congress is back in session, and all eyes are on the impending budget negotiations. The past month has not provided a respite
In politics, we often learn the lesson of the last time. When President Obama came into office, he and his advisors read
House Democrats and President Trump are on a collision course. Democrats demand the administration and others comply with their subpoenas and document
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