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Congressional Stock Trading – New Legislation

Congressional Stock Trading: New Legislation Revives the Debate Over Profits, Public Trust and Political Power Congress has moved closer to...

Election Integrity and Voter Identification

Election Integrity and Voter Identification: Congress Debates Who Must Prove Eligibility—and How The SAVE America Act would establish national identification...

Congress Faces a High-Stakes Fall

Congress Faces a High-Stakes Fall: Government Funding, Defense, Agriculture and the Battle Over Federal Power Lawmakers have reduced the immediate...

The Iran War: Rising Costs, Mounting Casualties and a Constitutional Battle Over Authorization

The expanding conflict has cost American taxpayers at least $37.5 billion, killed thousands across the Middle East and reopened...

Understanding the Perceived Threat of Sharia Law in the United States

Debate over Sharia law and its potential influence in the United States has become a recurring topic in political...

Why the United States Congress Is So Concerned with the Epstein Files

The continuing congressional interest in materials commonly referred to as the “Epstein files” reflects far more than curiosity about...
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Decorum and Dissent: Expectations of Congressional Behavior at the State of the Union

Each year, when the President stands before a joint session of the United States Congress to deliver the State...

The State of the Union Address: Constitutional Duty, Political Theater, and Legislative Catalyst

The State of the Union Address (SOTU) is one of the most recognizable political events in the United States....

Trump Tariffs and Their Impact on the U.S. Economy

Introduction Few economic policies in recent history have reshaped U.S. trade debates as dramatically as the tariffs imposed under Donald...

Chuck Schumer, the Pride Flag, and the National Debate Over Symbolism in America

Introduction In early 2026, a cultural and political controversy erupted that quickly moved from a historic New York City park...

What Happens If Rep. Neal Dunn (R-Fla.) Retires Before Completing His Term?

What happens if Rep. Neal Dunn of Florida resigns or retires before finishing his congressional term? Learn how House vacancies are filled, Florida’s special election process, and the potential impact on the balance of power in Congress.

How Voting Works in Congress

1. Congress Is Bicameral: Two Chambers Vote Separately The U.S. Congress consists of: The House of Representatives (435 voting members) The Senate...