The longest shutdown in US history may have been bounced from the first round of the Tournament of Government Waste, but it has certainly not been bounced from our memory. … READ MORE
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Congress’s Self-Esteem Problem
It is no secret that the 2020 Democratic presidential primary is attracting a lot of potential candidates and, by some reports, could even be the largest presidential primary of a … READ MORE
Yes, the National Debt is a Grave Security Threat
This week, a group of Republicans are expected to introduce a resolution declaring America’s $22 trillion national debt a security threat. The resolution is being sponsored by Rep. Andy Biggs … READ MORE
The Value of Holding Votes
Last week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that he was seriously considering bringing the Green New Deal to a vote on the Senate floor. The move was widely … READ MORE
The Fyre Festival Comes to Washington
The ill-fated Fyre Festival has seen a resurgence in popular attention thanks to the recent release of competing documentaries exploring the event by Netflix and Hulu. For those unfamiliar with … READ MORE
Think DC is the Solution to a Problem? Just Look at How Congress Treats Public Lands
2/27/19 Update: The House passed the Natural Resources Management Act (S. 47) on February 26th by a vote of 363-62. The bill will now go to the President's desk where … READ MORE
Five Things We Needed to Hear at the State of the Union Address
A CBS snap poll from last night showed 76 percent of viewers had a favorable view of the President’s annual State of the Union address. In an increasingly polarized and … READ MORE
The Shutdown Fallout and the Problem With Top-Down Management
This past weekend, President Trump signed a continuing resolution to reopen the federal government after the 35 day partial government shutdown. The shutdown ended not with the president’s wall, additional … READ MORE