Congress's budget gimmicks: A history of failure
In the Broadway musical “Gypsy,” based on the life of stripper Gypsy Rose Lee, one of the standout songs is “You gotta get a gimmick.” Congress may be far from New York (and far from Broadway), but it's not afraid to embrace showbiz techniques. This political theater housed in a round dome is full of […]
Congress's Jan. 6 investigation looks less and less credible
On January 6, 2021, the nation was shaken by the chaos surrounding the certification of Joe Biden as the next president. Donald Trump is set to return to the White House in 2025, but it's surprising that the content of that day remains a hotly debated topic. These rifts are likely to deepen following a […]
Four things that could complicate Congress's efforts to avert shutdown
Congress is facing a deadline this month to prevent a government shutdown, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have made clear some kind of stopgap measure is needed to keep the government running. Lawmakers have until Sept. 30 to pass a bill to keep the budget from expiring. The November elections may make […]