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Do Democrats Support Illegal Immigration to Gain Voters?

A reader writes us to ask: "The reason Democrats want to give undocumented immigrants free health care is to get…

Why the Trump Administration Is Considering a $10-14 Billion Farmer Bailout

The Trump administration is considering a large-scale financial aid package for American farmers ranging from $10 billion to $14 billion.…

Why Political Scientists Now Rate U.S. Closer to ‘Illiberal’ Than ‘Strong Democracy’

A group of political scientists has delivered a stark assessment of American democracy. Bright Line Watch, composed of academics from…

How Game Theory Explains the 2025 Government Shutdown

The federal government shutdown of September 2025, the first in more than six years, looks like political chaos. Hundreds of…

Government Shutdown 2025: Why Congress Can’t Compromise on Funding and Health Care

Federal funding expires at midnight on September 30, 2025, and Congress has no agreement in place. Washington is heading toward…

Why the Minority Party Can Force a Government Shutdown

The federal government shut down on Oct. 1, 2025. Republicans control the White House, the House of Representatives, and the…

Trump Threatens to Fire Federal Workers During 2025 Government Shutdown

Washington had a government shutdown in Sept. 2025, but this time with an unprecedented twist. The Trump administration has threatened…

Why the Supreme Court Is Using Its Emergency Docket More Than Ever

The Supreme Court typically operates in public view. Black-robed justices hear oral arguments in a grand chamber, then months later…