Harvest Prude
Harvest Prude is a former reporter at The Dispatch.
Approval of Annual Defense Bill Is a Victory for House Hardliners
Conservatives won votes on culture war issues, but their version will be dead on arrival in the Senate.
Senators (Mostly) Back Biden on Cluster Munitions
Sending the weapons to Ukraine is controversial abroad, but unity persists in the upper chamber.
Afghanistan After-Action Report Fuels GOP Oversight Plans
Plus: An interview with Sen. Jeff Merkley on China policy.
Gaps in the Border Wall
Republicans are promising to complete a wall along the southern border, but doing so isn’t so simple.
Congress Gears up for (Another) Spending Fight
Plus: Cracks show in the House GOP’s impeachment plans.
An Attempt to Upend the Electoral College, Explained
A push for a national popular presidential vote faces constitutional problems.
The Supreme Court’s Pending Immigration Case, Explained
Justices may decide whether the executive branch can narrow enforcement of immigration laws in a case with broad implications.
Chinese Citizens at the Southern Border, Explained
Thousands of Chinese nationals are trekking through Latin America to seek asylum in the U.S.
Does a New Immigration Reform Bill Have a Chance?
A proposal splitting the difference between Republicans and Democrats faces steep odds.
The Biden Administration’s New Border Plan, Explained
The president’s new strategy relies on Latin America to relieve immigration bottlenecks.