Policy
What, Exactly, Should Israel Do?
A sincere question for those who think Israel shouldn’t respond to Hamas.
A Clear-Eyed Look at Our Demographic Future
An aging U.S. population presents real, but manageable, challenges—if we’re willing to act.
Rung by Rung
Speaker Mike Johnson’s ‘laddered’ continuing resolution passes the House with bipartisan support.
House Approves Mike Johnson’s Stopgap Funding Bill
Congress is poised to avert Friday’s government shutdown deadline.
Did Child Poverty Really Increase Last Year?
New evidence complicates the leading narrative around short-term benefits of the expanded child tax credit.
The (Very Recent) Past is Prologue
House Republicans find themselves in familiar territory.
Biden’s Words Speak Louder Than His Actions
The president’s risk-averse foreign policy only invites more conflict.
Sherman’s Hard Truths About War Ring True Today
The Civil War general’s experiences offer important lessons for critics of Israel’s military tactics.
Tommy Tuberville’s Military Holdups Picking Up GOP Detractors
And why don’t senators ever try to sneak unanimous consent requests through the chamber?
Tomorrow Never Knows
The Biden administration seeks to rein in rapidly advancing artificial intelligence tech.
How the ‘Axis of Resistance’ Lets Iran Destabilize the Middle East
The Islamic Republic has built a powerful coalition of militias that operate across the region.
The Efforts to Keep Trump Off the Ballot
Plus: Have House Republicans put their impeachment inquiry on the backburner?
Everybody Knows
The military, law enforcement, family members, and mental health professionals all knew the Maine killer was dangerous.
