Americans are in an unusually liberal fiscal policy mood Michael Tesler - October 6, 2025 This could strengthen Democrats’ position in shutdown negotiations.
Civil rights & liberties are now the most important issue for Democrats Michael Tesler - August 28, 2025 More Democrats say it’s the most important issue facing the U.S. – more than inflation, jobs, and the economy combined.
Three big takeaways from that “One Big Beautiful Bill” Sarah Binder - July 8, 2025 Republican tactics seem likely to weaken the Senate – and make fiscal crisis more likely.
Can the GOP pass Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’? 🎧 John Sides and Sarah Binder - May 14, 2025 Sarah Binder and John Sides talk budget politics in the latest episode of “Where’s Congress?”
Presidential assertions of power over the bureaucracy are nothing new Nicholas G. Napolio - April 2, 2025 Trump has supercharged the GOP playbook, however.
How Democrats can bolster public support for USAID Michael Tesler - February 12, 2025 Democrats can effectively defend the embattled agency by focusing on popular foreign aid policies – and the growing public concerns about Elon Musk’s influence.
Sorry, Elon, it’s not so easy to run a government like a business Andrew Rudalevige - November 5, 2024 From Taft to Reagan to Clinton, presidents have tried to cut government spending, and trim the ranks.
Kamala Harris wants to tackle America’s caregiving challenge Rachel VanSickle-Ward, Ivy A.M. Cargile, Jennifer Merolla, and Jill S. Greenlee - October 23, 2024 Millions of Americans care for aging parents or partners. That number will rise.
The Supreme Court’s immunity decision sidesteps history Andrew Rudalevige - July 4, 2024 Those who framed the Constitution agreed that unchecked presidential power was a terrible idea.
The questionable politics behind Biden’s student loan debt relief John Sides - May 1, 2024 Enacting policies that benefit people doesn’t necessarily earn their vote.