Republicans just tried to slip $1 billion for a White House ballroom renovation into a $72 billion immigration enforcement package. The Senate's rulekeeper — a nonpartisan official called the parliamentarian — caught it and blocked it. Republicans are already revising the bill to try again.

You've been hearing about it every day for three weeks now. But what exactly is the Strait of Hormuz — and why is a narrow waterway halfway around the world making your gas and grocery bills go up?

You may have heard senators on both sides of the aisle mention the War Powers Act this week. But what exactly is it — and why does it matter to you?

In recent days, there’s been renewed national attention on how elections are run, following public comments about “nationalizing” the voting process. In the United States, elections are run locally — by states, counties, and communities — not by one person or one federal office. That’s not a loophole. It’s a safeguard.

This week, the Department of Justice released millions of additional documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and declared that it has fulfilled its legal obligations. But for survivors of Epstein’s abuse, that declaration rings hollow.

New polling from Gallup shows a fundamental change in how Americans see themselves politically — and it’s not a win for either major party.

Right now, communities in Minnesota are organizing mutual aid, legal support, emergency relief, and care for people affected by increased ICE enforcement. Many neighbors are working around the clock to protect families, keep people housed and fed, and raise up voices that are too often ignored.

Remember when fairness finally caught up with the truth.

This is a painful and frightening moment for many in our communities. Fear and confusion thrive in times of uncertainty, but knowledge can bring clarity and help keep us safe.

Historian Heather Cox Richardson recently spoke about what ordinary people should do in this moment, and her answer is clear: act locally and pressure lawmakers.

A new Economist/YouGov poll (Dec 20–22) confirms what other surveys have shown: Americans do not support Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela — and they want Congress to act as a check on presidential power.

Americans are largely skeptical of the GOP’s sweeping budget and tax legislation — the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” — currently under Senate consideration after passing the House in May. The bill is a top priority for President Trump, but the public response is mostly negative.

Last week marks three years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
A constitutional right — gone.
A generation of women — told our bodies are up for debate.
And since June 24, 2022, the attacks haven’t stopped.
But neither have we.

New Pew data reveals what the headlines don’t: most Americans — across red and blue states — still support legal abortion.

What Is “Congressional Authorization for War”?
…and why does it matter right now?

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that should have come much sooner: slavery had been abolished. Two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, over 250,000 people were still enslaved in Texas — until that day.

The 119th Congress, which convened on January 3rd, marks significant strides for women of color in American politics. According to a recent Pew Research Center analysis, this Congress is witnessing several historic firsts.

The Pew Research Center recently analyzed U.S. foreign aid, examining its funding, purpose, distribution, and public perception. With $58.4 billion projected for international assistance programs in 2025, foreign aid remains vital to U.S. global engagement, even as the Trump administration seeks to reduce aid and dismantle USAID.

U.S. foreign aid is a critical tool for advancing American interests, promoting global stability, and protecting national security. Administered largely by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), foreign aid addresses global challenges that could otherwise escalate into threats to the U.S., all while representing less than 1% of the federal budget. Here’s why it matters and how USAID contributes to national security.

The 119th U.S. Congress stands as the most racially and ethnically diverse in history, with over a quarter (26%) of voting members identifying as non-White. This milestone continues an ongoing trend, with each successive Congress breaking previous records for diversity.