Unconsidered consequences

Six months into his second term Donald Trump has built a loyalist cabinet, refashioned the presidential Oval Office in the White House, and initiated controversial policies, earning him the...

Fearful of Trump’s wrath, Congress abdicates its authority

Carl P. Leubsdorf, Tribune News Service The first six months of President Donald Trump’s second administration have brought an unprecedented expansion of presidential power. They’ve also brought an unprecedented...

Term limits won't fix what's wrong with Congress

Support for imposing term limits on the US Congress is gaining steam, with at least half a dozen state legislatures approving resolutions urging a cap on service in the...

The most vulnerable House members of 2026

In the world of finance, the adage “past performance is not indicative of future results” serves as a warning for investors. But in politics, past performance can provide a...

If your commute is a nightmare, blame Congress

America’s mass transit agencies are teetering on the brink of collapse. The money they got from Congress to help them through COVID-19 is running out, but ridership remains below...

Progress report

Where is Ted Cruz when American democracy needs him?

Austin Sarat, Tribune News Service The president is ignoring the law when he isn’t intentionally violating it. He is dissolving federal agencies created by Congress and impounding funds even...

Is Congress fine with giving up its war powers?

Daniel DePetris, Tribune News Service President Donald Trump has signed more executive orders in his first 10 days than his recent predecessors have signed during their first 100. Trump,...

Philippine Congress impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte

The lower house in the Philippines impeached Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, accusing her of a wide range of crimes that included plotting to assassinate the president, large-scale...

Could stock trading ban for Congress get new life in Trump era?

Justin Papp, Tribune News Service Zach Nunn’s military background tells him that success in any given mission requires an understanding of the battle-space — and in the fight to...