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Is it time to do something about the Insurrection Act?
Today's big question New worries over an old law have prompted calls for legislative change ahead of Trump's potential return to office
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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'American democracy now seems perilously close to the point of no return'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass, The Week US Published
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Will Rep. George Santos be fired before he can retire, after damning ethics report?
Speed Read The truth-challenged New York Republican is on thin ice after a House Ethics Committee report found 'substantial evidence' he violated ethics rules and criminal laws
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How long can the US avoid a government shutdown?
Talking Point The latest deal moves the fight to January
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Senate confirms first female Navy chief, 2 others, plots to bust Tuberville blockade
Speed Read Frustration is reaching a bipartisan boil as Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military promotion enters its ninth month
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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George Santos lives to legislate another day
Talking Point The embattled New York Republican may have survived an emotional expulsion vote in the House, but that doesn't mean he's in the clear
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Senate Republicans rip Tuberville as he foils votes on military promotions
Speed Read Frustrations over the Alabama Republican's long hold on military promotions is boiling over in his own party
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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What do the Republicans stand for?
In Depth America is effectively a two-party system. Here's a look at the Party of Lincoln ... and Trump
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'Although Trump lost in 2020, his immigration policies have won out'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass Published
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'Anti-government provocateurs of chaos'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass Published
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What do the Democrats stand for?
In Depth America is effectively a 2-party system. Here's a look at the older party.
By Peter Weber Published
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'The beginning of the end'
Instant opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Harold Maass Published
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Is Rep. Patrick McHenry a major player or a transitionary flash in the pan?
Today's Big Question With nebulous authority over a fractured Republican caucus, the newly installed speaker pro tempore has his work cut out for him.
By Rafi Schwartz Published
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Where do Republicans go from here?
Today's Big Question The acrimonious removal of Kevin McCarthy is a sign of choppy waters ahead for the GOP
By Rafi Schwartz Published
Today's Big Question