Policy

Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Presidents are increasingly reticent to talk about national security. No wonder Americans are less engaged.

The Immigration Battles Begin
Lawmakers hear from law enforcement leaders about challenges at the U.S.-Mexico border.

AI Is Coming For Our Jobs (And That’s Okay)
Humans are adaptable, and we have a long history of overcoming disruptive technologies.

Can Members of Congress Pack Heat?
Lawmakers renew a clash over carrying firearms: A Dispatch Explainer.

Where the Tech Layoffs Are Hitting Hardest
Companies are cutting programmers, human resources, and DEI staffers.

China Competition a Bipartisan Bright Spot in Congress
Plus: An early look at the House GOP’s Afghanistan withdrawal investigation.

A Blazing Jobs Report in an Odd Economic Moment
Unemployment just hit its lowest level in more than half a century.

Ranks of Republicans Refusing a ‘Clean’ Debt Ceiling Hike Grows
A group of Republicans is joining Kevin McCarthy and the House Freedom Caucus in hardline negotiations.

Nancy Mace’s Ilhan Omar Reversal—And Her Deal With GOP Leaders
Plus: The congressional response to the blockade on Armenians.

The End of Humira’s Monopoly
Why did it take two decades to bring a competitor to the popular but costly drug?

Deep in the Snow of Texas
How much do we want governments to invest in events that are very disruptive but also very rare?

What Happens if the Government Defaults?
No one knows exactly what would happen, but it won’t be pretty: A Dispatch Explainer.

Biden’s Misguided Call for Internet Regulation
Going after Big Tech by reforming Section 230 and limiting data collection would stunt American technological innovation.

Warnings That We Shouldn’t ‘Provoke’ Putin Miss the Point
It’s in our national interest to give Ukraine what it needs to win.