Congress

Today's Big Question The shutdown hinges on the answer

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 15 October 25

IN THE SPOTLIGHT As lawmakers scramble to avoid a shutdown, the White House is making plans for widespread layoffs that could lead to a permanent federal downsizing

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 25 September 25

Today’s Big Question A ‘hardened approach’ against Trump

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 19 September 25

Today's Big Question Appeals court says 'emergency' tariffs are improper

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 3 September 25

The Explainer The White House may try to use an obscure and prohibited trick to halt more spending

By David Faris Published 12 August 25

Cartoons Wednesday's political cartoons include trade war on the high seas, the Russian enigma, and Congress chickening out over Epstein

By The Week US Published 23 July 25

TALKING POINTS A controversial plan has become a major flashpoint among Democrats struggling for traction in the Trump era

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 18 July 25

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 15 July 25

Cartoons Tuesday's political cartoons include a Trump disappearing act, trade talk uncertainty, and Elon Musk's many injuries

By The Week US Published 8 July 25

Today's Big Question Republicans have passed the 'big, beautiful bill' through Congress

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 3 July 25

Cartoons Wednesday's political cartoons include a problem for Florida sports fans, a pork-laden 'Big, beautiful, bill' and future generations being saddled with debt.

By The Week US Published 2 July 25

Cartoons Artists take on the War Powers Act, media bias, and more

By The Week US Published 29 June 25