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Kevin McCarthy speaks to reporters in front of a sign saying "Defend Our Nation."

Civilian Protection Gains Stagnate in FY24 House NDAA

As the Senate considers the NDAA, U.S. policymakers should rally around the passed House amendments poised to make progress for civilians.

Jul. 21, 2023 Leah Hebron

The sun shines on the dome of the U.S. Capitol building against a blue sky.

If Dianne Feinstein Were President

Tracking the rules pertaining to a disabled president, there should be a formal procedure allowing a senator to temporarily step aside.

Apr. 19, 2023 Jerry Goldfeder

President Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Salman stand next to each other.

A Long-Forgotten Law Could Force the U.S. to Re-Evaluate its Relationship with Saudi Arabia

Section 502B(c) is a potent tool to accelerate congressional oversight of support to countries with concerning human rights records.

Mar. 29, 2023 John Ramming Chappell

Pence gives remarks at a podium in front of American flags.

The Limited Scope of Vice President Pence’s Speech or Debate Clause Immunity

Pence's protection under the Speech and Debate Clause won't protect him from a subpoena to testify before the Special Counsel's grand jury.

Feb. 21, 2023 Andy Wright and Ryan Goodman

The facade of the New York Stock Exchange appears in gold letters on a grey stone background.

Members of Congress Shouldn’t Trade Stocks, But Even in Solutions Loopholes Remain

Most lawmakers agree that the guardrails surrounding congressional stock trading are insufficient, but not all solutions are created equal.

Feb. 2, 2023 Erika Sanders

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 13: In this screenshot taken from a congress.gov webcast, the articles of impeachment are read on the floor ahead of the vote on the fifth day of former President Donald Trump's second impeachment trial at the U.S. Capitol on February 13, 2021 in Washington, DC. House impeachment managers had argued that Trump was “singularly responsible” for the January 6th attack at the U.S. Capitol and he should be convicted and barred from ever holding public office again. (Photo by congress.gov via Getty Images)

Don’t Fire the (Senate) Umpire

The Senate Parliamentarian's ruling on immigration reform should not be disregarded because it would undermine the rule of law.

Dec. 13, 2021 Ronald Weich

The Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security sit at the front of the room at a long podium. Facebook Global Head of Safety Director, Antigone Davis, is seen on a video screen as she testifies remotely on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, September 30, 2021.

SEC Complaints: Fallout from the Facebook Files – Part 3

The Facebook Files dominated tech industry news in the past week, as whistleblower Frances Haugen testified before Congress, talked with 60 Minutes, and provided a consistent and…

Oct. 12, 2021 April Falcon Doss

Former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing entitled 'Protecting Kids Online: Testimony from a Facebook Whistleblower' on Capitol Hill, October 05, 2021 in Washington, DC.

A Whistleblower’s Testimony – Fallout from the Facebook Files, Part 2

An analysis of reoccurring themes, solutions, and next steps.

Oct. 6, 2021 April Falcon Doss

Senators Wicker, Blackburn, Blumenthal, and Cantwell sit behind microphones during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Data Security hearing on children's online safety and mental health on Capitol Hill on September 30, 2021 in Washington, DC.

The Fallout from the Facebook Files – Part 1

Senate Commerce Subcommittee's Sept. 30 hearing revealed important insights about Facebook across a range of concerns about the company.

Oct. 5, 2021 April Falcon Doss

The dome of the U.S. Capitol building is seen behind a barbed wire fence on January 14, 2021. The barbed wire was installed after the attempted coup on January 6, 2021.

History Shows the Senate Can Hold an Impeachment Trial After Trump Leaves Office

The suggestion that impeachment applies only when officials are in office is not consistent with the uniform practice of impeachments in US history.

Jan. 15, 2021 Michael J. Gerhardt

US Vice President Joe Biden holds a file folder and talks with US Ambassador to the United Nations Samantha Power in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, August 4, 2015.

How Samantha Power Can Restore USAID’s Crucial Role in US Foreign Policy

The nomination signals that international cooperation is back in the toolbox for America's pursuit of an equitable, prosperous, and just world.

Jan. 13, 2021 Ambassador Donald Steinberg

Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) leans in close without a face mask to speak with Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT), who wears a face mask, during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Crossfire Hurricane Investigation" on Capitol Hill on August 5, 2020 in Washington, DC.

Senate Procedures Offer No Hope for Dems on Supreme Court Nominee

An explainer on why quorum requirements, closure vote thresholds, and other Senate procedures can't significantly slow or stop the nomination of the next Supreme Court Justice.…

Oct. 4, 2020 Caroline Fredrickson

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