For decades, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, has operated as a partnership between the federal government and the states. The federal […]
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The Battle Over the 25-Foot Rule
A person standing on a sidewalk with a smartphone can now document events that previously might have gone unnoticed. A traffic stop, a protest, an […]
Kash Patel’s Spoiler Problem
For generations, successful law enforcement investigations have depended on a simple principle: keep suspects guessing. Whether investigators are pursuing a fugitive, dismantling a conspiracy, or […]
Are More Voting Rights in Retreat?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision allowing Alabama to use a Republican-favored congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections has reignited a longstanding debate about […]
Not Thinking About Americans
When Donald Trump told reporters this week, “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,” the remark landed with unusual force because of the moment in […]
Fortifying the White House While Ignoring the Streets
The aftermath of high-profile acts of violence often reveals as much about political priorities as it does about public safety. In the wake of the […]
Inside the FBI’s Long History of Controversy
The latest controversy surrounding Kash Patel isn’t happening in a vacuum. As reported by ABC News, Patel has denied allegations published days earlier by The […]
Understanding the 25th Amendment
The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of the most consequential yet rarely used provisions in American constitutional law. It exists to […]
Presidents and the Power to Wage War
Few questions test the design of American constitutional government more directly than the decision to use military force. The Constitution divides war powers between Congress […]
Executive Power Expands. It Rarely Contracts.
American constitutional design rests on a theory of balance. Congress writes the laws. The president executes them. The courts interpret them. Each branch checks the […]