Something New: UnderstandingCongress.orgThis new site has just soft-launched. What’s it about?Jan 3Jan 3
Your packages won’t save the Postal ServiceThe Atlantic has published my article n the U.S. Postal Servcies and its struggle to survivie in the digital age. The antire agency was…Dec 17, 2023Dec 17, 2023
Could George Santos torch the House by vacating the Speaker?The other day, George Santos (R-NY) took to Twitter to decry his enemies and victimization.Nov 20, 2023Nov 20, 2023
The urgent 21st century upgrades Congress needs to do its jobAn organization can only do as much as its capacity permits.Nov 14, 2023Nov 14, 2023
Is Congress Overwhelmed?In short, yes, institutionally it is not built to handle the demands put upon itNov 11, 2023Nov 11, 2023
Delegates to the House of Representatives: Who Are They and What Do They Do?We’re all familiar with representatives in the House of Representatives. But did you know there also are delegates and a resident…Nov 10, 2023Nov 10, 2023
How Is Congress Involved in Foreign Policy?How is Congress involved in foreign policy? That is a topic of a recent episode of the Understanding Congress Podcast. My guest was Jordan…Nov 10, 2023Nov 10, 2023
Yeah, seems likely to produce GOP control of the SenateFuture control of the House of Representatives, however, is a much harder to predict at this point in time. MoreNov 10, 2023Nov 10, 2023
Can the House Freedom Caucus Revive the “People’s House”?Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), the Speaker in waiting, reportedly has promised to shift some power over policymaking back to committees…Nov 28, 2022Nov 28, 2022