Policy
GOP Calls to Abolish the Department of Education, Explained
The department has been controversial since its inception, but it’s difficult to eliminate a Cabinet department.
The Farm Bill Is a Case Study in What’s Wrong With Washington
Just because legislation is bipartisan doesn’t make it good.
The Federal Reserve Hits Pause
The central bank holds interest rates steady but signals more hikes could come.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s Military Holdup, Explained
Is the blockade of confirmations and promotions hurting military preparedness?
Another Migrant Surge
The Biden administration’s border policies strain under a new wave of migrants.
Will Kevin McCarthy Fight Back?
It’s unclear whether the speaker has the votes to push a stopgap spending measure, but the endgame for House hardliners is even foggier.
The UAW Strike Continues
An ongoing work stoppage at U.S. auto plants is testing the strength of Biden’s coalition.
‘Dispossessed of Their Pathetic Livelihoods’
On Sen. Josh Hawley’s plan to ‘save’ low-wage jobs from artificial intelligence.
House Republicans Remain at an Impasse
A potential compromise brokered over the weekend appears dead on arrival due to hardliner objections.
Three Key Questions in the Google Antitrust Case
The answers may well determine the outcome of the trial.
The Arguments Against Aiding Ukraine Still Fall Flat
The United States is better off helping the country thwart Russian aggression.
Hostages and a Nuclear Illusion
Biden’s appeasement actually increases the chance that Iran will build a bomb.
The Supreme Court Can Fix Its Oldest Mistake This Year
The court long ago gutted the Privileges or Immunities Clause. A new case would give the court a chance to restore it.
The Summer of Labor?
Despite a number of high-profile strikes, union membership in the U.S. remains near record lows.