The Staffa day ago6 minCan this New Yorker Become Pennsylvania's Next U.S. Senator?Donald Trump, Jr., could run for Pennsylvania's Senate seat. Here's what his carpetbagger campaign might look like.
Matthew GreenSep 174 minThe Freedom Caucus won't remove Speaker Pelosi. But the attempt could still be significant.The plan underscores the Caucus' support for Trump – and how a recent rule change may make the Speakership more partisan.
Matthew GreenJul 224 minCheney versus the Freedom CaucusThe recent GOP brouhaha is indicative of how closely the House Freedom Caucus and its allies have tied themselves to Trump.
Matthew GreenJul 64 minWhat Molly Ball’s new book teaches us about leadership in CongressThe latest biography of Speaker Nancy Pelosi offers some sharp insights into her political career and how power is exercised in Congress.
Matthew GreenJun 23 minWhen D.C. Becomes a Political PropTrump’s odd photo-op underscores how most politicians see the nation’s capital: as a cheap political prop.
Matthew GreenMay 55 minIs the Coronavirus a Threat to American Democracy? Despite some alarmist headlines, there’s good reason to think American democracy will survive the pandemic.
Matthew GreenFeb 53 minTrump, Pelosi, and the Decline of Institutional RolesBad behavior at yesterday's State of the Union address signals a continuing decline in the respect that our leaders have for institutions.
Jennifer N. VictorNov 27, 20194 minTo understand why Republicans are sticking with Trump, think like a gamblerAversion to loss, fueled by polarization, explains why a disgraced Trump is better for Republicans than President Pence
Matthew GreenNov 21, 20194 minHouse Republicans are drawing from the minority party playbookRepublicans' defense of presidential conduct and complaints about unfair proceedings are par for the course for a House minority party.
The StaffNov 6, 20194 minDon’t read too much into last week’s impeachment voteDespite not getting one Republican to back their impeachment inquiry, House Democrats shouldn’t lose all hope of GOP support later on.
Gregory KogerOct 29, 20195 minGender, Scandal, and Exit--Katie Hill's Retirement in Perspective The Hill resignation is not an isolated incident. Chasing female legislators from Congress based on their husband's behavior is a tradition.
Matthew GreenOct 21, 20194 minWhere GOP support for Trump is weakestTwo recent congressional resolutions suggest that certain Republicans are less than enthusiastic about the president.
Matthew GreenOct 1, 20194 minWhy More Members of Congress Might (Eventually) Support ImpeachmentHistory suggests that three “inside the Beltway” factors can convince reluctant lawmakers to support presidential impeachment.
Matthew GreenSep 23, 20193 minAOC and the Power of Party NormsAn example of how social norms cement party discipline in Congress.
