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Granting tech leaders direct control over government functions fundamentally alters the relationship between private power and public governance.
During the first Trump administration, intelligence workers at many levels made political judgments about the information they assembled.
The information systems Congress uses have existed largely unchanged for decades, while the world has experienced an information revolution.
Trump signed dozens of executive orders on day one to show he’s taking action. But they may not result in the substantive change an anxious public is demanding.
What are the limits on executive orders? They come with serious constraints. A political scientist who studies these orders puts Trump’s actions in context.
The mechanics of upending American democracy would entail surmounting a thick tangle of constitutional, bureaucratic, legal and political obstacles.
If Democrats benefit from higher turnout and Trump is unpopular, they could heavily defeat Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.
The Alien Enemies Act, first approved in the late 1700s, was last used during World War II to identify particular foreign nationals living in the US.
Republicans are seeking to define ‘sex’ in federal law. But after centuries of debate, doctors, scientists and judges haven’t come to a clear consensus on what the definition of sex should be.
Firefighters work long hours to protect communities, often in dangerous conditions and for low starting pay. Surveys show the impact that can have on their physical and mental health.
Donald Trump have found some of his cabinet nominees have not been confirmed in the past. This time he seems to think he can avoid that.
Gridlock can still happen under unified government, and for reasons that are likely to be on full display in the 119th Congress, where the GOP controls both houses under a Republican president.
The fate of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act lies in the balance.
In 2025, Congress will need to decide whether to extend the higher standard deduction, which has been in place since 2018.
The end of the election season could bring a sigh of relief to businesses.
No, it’s not the TV news networks. The presidential election certification process is a lot more complicated than that − and as Americans learned in 2020, it can take a long time.
Whoever is the new president wants the Senate on their side. Predictions suggest a shift from Democrat to Republican control.
Researchers measured lawmakers’ wealth and found that those whose Southern ancestors owned slaves before abolition have a higher net worth today.
America’s complex system of electoral votes turns out to be a stellar tool for math teachers to use to demonstrate ratios and datasets, as well as concepts of fairness.
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