Congress

Feature The rise is largely due to the Dec. 31 expiration of pandemic-era ‘enhanced’ premium subsidies, which are at the heart of the government shutdown

By The Week US Published 10 November 25

TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The storied former speaker of the House is set to retire, leaving congressional Democrats a complicated legacy and an uncertain future

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 7 November 25

The Explainer Federal employees and low-income households have been particularly affected by ‘partisan standoffs’ in Washington

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 6 November 25

Cartoons Wednesday’s political cartoons include five little piggies, narcoterrorist boats, the wealth divide, and more

By The Week US Published 5 November 25

Talking Points Speaker has put the House on indefinite hiatus

By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published 30 October 25

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