Harvest Prude

Harvest Prude is a former reporter at The Dispatch.

Harvest Prude

Congress Heads Toward a September Scramble

The gap between the House and Senate spending plans grows as the end of the fiscal year approaches.

The New School Closures

Despite getting millions in pandemic aid, not all schools are equipped to stay open.

Donald Trump’s New Immigration Proposals, Explained

The former president plans even more strict crackdowns on illegal and legal immigration if he takes the White House again.

Texas’ Rio Grande Buoy Barrier Battle, Explained

Gov. Greg Abbott says the question is immigration; the Biden administration says it’s about river navigation.

Afghan Allies Still in Limbo

Nearly 90 percent of Afghan humanitarian parole recipients are still waiting to learn their fates.

Appropriations Turmoil Incoming

A Biden administration request that includes additional aid for Ukraine may cause problems for House Republicans.

A Party Switch Bears Fruit for the North Carolina GOP

Republicans are taking advantage of a veto-proof supermajority thanks to a Democratic defection.

Another Border Battle

Neither the Biden administration nor the state of Texas has ultimate solutions for border problems, those on the ground say.

Military Confirmation Gridlock Continues in the Senate

Plus: Another defense policy impasse in the House, and what’s next in the House’s Biden family investigation.

New Congressional Tensions Flare Over Israel

Infighting among Democrats accompanies President Isaac Herzog’s visit to Washington.