The American Experiment
At 250, the Revolution’s goals remain noble and indispensable.
Politics
No One Gave a Speech Like Patrick Henry
How he roused a nation to war
As Money Rushed In, ICE’s Rapid Expansion Stalled Out
Immigration arrests have declined and jail overcrowding is worse despite billions in new funds.
Democrats Still Have No Idea What Went Wrong
The party’s progressives seem to think the problem is not with their platform but with voters.
The Project 2025 Shutdown Is Here
It’s become another avenue to turn power into partisan gain.
How Democrats Backed Themselves Into a Shutdown
Democrats surrendered a spending fight in March—and it all but foretold the October shutdown.
Trump’s Grand Plan for a Government Shutdown
The Trump administration might use a shutdown to finish the job that DOGE started.
Trump’s Campaign of Vengeance Is Already Backfiring
As the president knows too well, efforts to censor or convict foes can often make them more popular.
The Blue State That’s Now a Bellwether
New Jersey is no one’s idea of a swing state. Or is it?
The Race to Save America’s Democracy
Trump’s administration may seem chaotic, but Americans should not take the integrity of next year’s elections for granted.