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Connecting the dots on the economy

Connecting the dots on the economy

The events of this week may well tell us just how many balls President Donald Trump can actually keep in the air at one time.  The U.S. military...

17.03.2026 3

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David Winston

Are Americans seeking justice tough enough to meet the moment?

Are Americans seeking justice tough enough to meet the moment?

Rep. James E. Clyburn is the go-to for both reassurance and resolve. That makes sense, since the South Carolina Democrat is a student of history —...

10.03.2026 7

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Mary C. Curtis

Congress’ unconditional surrender

There are two ways to look at what happened in Congress last week regarding President Donald Trump’s war against Iran.  Looked at from one angle,...

09.03.2026 4

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Steven Pearlstein

Trump’s big bet on Operation Epic Fury

The attack on Iran has put a clear question front and center for this country and our allies around the world: Given Iran’s long and bloody history...

04.03.2026 5

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David Winston

Life in this White House bubble

Throughout the 2026 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump paraded out gold medal-winning Olympic heroes, announced awards for wounded...

03.03.2026 3

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Brandon Wetherbee

Trump’s economic progress report to the country — and what’s next

Reconciling improving inflation stats to the real-world buying experiences of American consumers has proven to be a challenge for this White House,...

26.02.2026 10

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David Winston

Is the New South old news, or can it rise again?

The upcoming gubernatorial race in Alabama looks to be a rematch, if the front-runners, as expected, win their respective party nominations in the...

25.02.2026 8

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Mary C. Curtis

The inconvenient truth about Donald Trump and the truth

Why does President Donald Trump get a pass on telling the truth? As a political analyst and columnist, I guess I’m supposed to have all the answers,...

25.02.2026 4

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Nathan L. Gonzales

Trading startups for statutes: Why technologists are choosing a year on the Hill

When Victoria Houed applied to be a technology fellow on Capitol Hill in 2019, she had hoped to work on consumer protection. Instead, she was placed...

25.02.2026 4

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Bradford Fitch

It’s time for Republicans to ‘up their game’

11.02.2026 8

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David Winston

Regime change in Cuba? Careful what you ask for

07.02.2026 4

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Bruce Stokes

You don’t need to view US law-enforcement lawlessness through a ‘Gestapo’ lens

06.02.2026 9

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Mary C. Curtis

House Democrats losing an opportunity on immigration

04.02.2026 7

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Steven Pearlstein

We watched ‘Melania’ to figure out who this is for

03.02.2026 30

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Brandon Wetherbee

5 concerning things Trump has said about the 2026 elections

28.01.2026 10

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Nathan L. Gonzales

Another Democratic shutdown: Is it Groundhog Day again?

28.01.2026 30

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David Winston

Staffing Congress in the mid-century: Tales from two former aides

27.01.2026 7

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Bradford Fitch

Reforming the reconciliation process

22.01.2026 10

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Bill Frist

The electorate’s inflation report card: January update

21.01.2026 10

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David Winston

Venezuela is a lesson — Africa is a test of whether we learned from it

16.01.2026 10

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Ed Royce

Congress should ban metric that devalues people with disabilities

15.01.2026 10

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Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Why the aggrieved need a scapegoat and an excuse — anything but the truth

15.01.2026 10

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Mary C. Curtis

Should Jan. 6 be a national holiday?

13.01.2026 10

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Brandon Wetherbee

Congress must work to strengthen Medicare access to lifesaving oxygen

10.01.2026 10

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Rep. Gabe Evans

Eight(ish) California predictions for 2026

09.01.2026 10

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Christina Bellantoni

A blowout win for Democrats in 2026?

08.01.2026 10

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Stuart Rothenberg

For one reporter, Jan. 6 evokes sad memories of a precious place

06.01.2026 10

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Jessica Wehrman

Congressional power, ending with a whimper, not a bang?

06.01.2026 20

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Steven Pearlstein

American individualism, but only for some Americans

18.12.2025 10

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Mary C. Curtis

From electric typewriters to AI, constituent engagement has changed

16.12.2025 9

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Bradford Fitch

The electorate’s inflation report card: three factors to watch

10.12.2025 10

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David Winston

Congress must become a champion guard dog to defend its watchdog

08.12.2025 10

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Steven L. Katz

Why a deal isn’t coming together on health care

08.12.2025 10

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Steven Pearlstein

Why the Tennessee race deserves a closer look from Republicans

04.12.2025 10

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David Winston

Being proactive on AI can head off mistakes of globalization

25.11.2025 10

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Bruce Stokes

Did Trump, Mamdani and MTG preview an end to identity politics?

25.11.2025 10

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Brandon Wetherbee

How the House quietly built a training revolution for its staff

20.11.2025 8

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Bradford Fitch

There’s no sugarcoating inflation

19.11.2025 6

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David Winston

‘Injustice’ — The facts don’t matter if you’re not able to present them

18.11.2025 10

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Brandon Wetherbee

In shutdown deal, bipartisan legislating trumped party unity

15.11.2025 6

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Steven Pearlstein

Are Americans getting comfortable with the unimaginable?

12.11.2025 10

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Mary C. Curtis

This election was the wakeup call Republicans needed for 2026

06.11.2025 9

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David Winston

Whom to blame for shutdown? All 535 members of Congress

03.11.2025 7

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Steven Pearlstein

Democrats say the quiet part out loud: Shutdown is leverage

29.10.2025 10

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David Winston

Whiskey, cheese and common ground in Congress

29.10.2025 7

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Bradford Fitch

Making sense of Greene’s stance on the government shutdown

29.10.2025 9

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Brandon Wetherbee

A teachable moment in a New York minute

29.10.2025 8

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Stuart Rothenberg

Capitol Ink | Kitchen table constituents

25.10.2025 8

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R.j. Matson

From aid to trade: How to put America first

24.10.2025 9

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Ted Yoho

Must-see summit: Global audience awaits Trump-Xi meeting

24.10.2025 8

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Bruce Stokes