Congress
Congress Debates Airline Pilot Safety Measures
Plus: An impeachment inquiry could give House Republicans more power to investigate Joe Biden.
The Path to NATO Withdrawal, Explained
The Senate moves to restrict the president’s authority to leave the trans-Atlantic alliance.
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.
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.
Joe Biden’s New Debt Forgiveness Plan, Explained
The Higher Education Act of 1965 is more permissive than the HEROES Act but still has limits.
Afghanistan After-Action Report Fuels GOP Oversight Plans
Plus: An interview with Sen. Jeff Merkley on China policy.
Why Judicial Restraint Is Now Seen as Judicial Activism
In striking down Biden’s loan forgiveness, the Supreme Court upheld the separation of powers.
Will New Hunter Biden Claims Lead to Impeachments?
What new whistleblower allegations could mean for the House GOP and Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Extremism In Defense of Moderation Is No Virtue
A new book dares Congress to legislate again.
Congress Gears up for (Another) Spending Fight
Plus: Cracks show in the House GOP’s impeachment plans.
A Senate Committee Takes a Partisan Turn
Under Bernie Sanders’ chairmanship, political messaging is displacing bipartisan legislating.
The Section 702 Reauthorization Debate, Explained
Experts and politicians want reform of the controversial surveillance measure.
Ukraine’s Battle for Capitol Hill
The future of American aid to the embattled nation will be shaped by the counteroffensive now underway.