Congress

Guns and Noses

Guns and Noses Guns and Noses

Burn units.

Jun 5, 2026 / Steve Brodner

Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, from left, US President Donald Trump, and Pete Hegseth, US secretary of defense, during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.

The House Voted to End the Iran War. Now the Real Battle Begins. The House Voted to End the Iran War. Now the Real Battle Begins.

Congress took an important symbolic step toward reasserting its authority over war powers. But much, much more needs to be done.

Jun 5, 2026 / Jeet Heer

President Donald Trump speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on May 27, 2026.

Trump’s Disregard for International Humanitarian Law Won’t End When the Iran War Does Trump’s Disregard for International Humanitarian Law Won’t End When the Iran War Does

As political pressure to end the war grows, Americans must not overlook the president’s blatant violations of the rule of law, abroad and at home.

Jun 5, 2026 / Michele Goodwin and Eric A. Friedman

In the Race to Succeed Nadler, Micah Lasher Says Fighting Trump Is Not Enough

In the Race to Succeed Nadler, Micah Lasher Says Fighting Trump Is Not Enough In the Race to Succeed Nadler, Micah Lasher Says Fighting Trump Is Not Enough

The state assemblyman wants to go to Congress to take on MAGA, but says that Democrats need to show Americans that they are “gonna make their lives better. Quickly.”

Jun 3, 2026 / Joan Walsh

Barney Frank at a news conference

The Legacy of Barney Frank The Legacy of Barney Frank

A look back through The Nation’s coverage of Frank’s long and storied political career suggests the late congressman was always a man containing multitudes.

May 28, 2026 / Richard Kreitner

Thomas Massie speaks with supporters after his concession speech on May 19, 2026, in Hebron, Kentucky.

Thomas Massie’s Defeat Could Come Back to Haunt Trump Thomas Massie’s Defeat Could Come Back to Haunt Trump

The president’s successful campaign to remove the rebel congressman has a real chance of backfiring.

May 20, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Undoing the Voting Rights Act

Undoing the Voting Rights Act Undoing the Voting Rights Act

Racists undoing democracy.

May 18, 2026 / OppArt / Brian Stauffer

Save Tony Carruthers

Save Tony Carruthers Save Tony Carruthers

Liberty and Justins.

May 15, 2026

Chris Rabb, D-Philadelphia, speaks outside of the Pennsylvania Capitol during a 50501 protest in Harrisburg, Pa. on February 5, 2025

Chris Rabb Will Be a Transformative Member of the House Chris Rabb Will Be a Transformative Member of the House

A candidate from Philadelphia, running in America’s 250th year, has a plan to restore checks and balances on kingly presidents and renew the constitutional authority of Congress.

May 14, 2026 / John Nichols

Roberts on Jim Crow Island

Roberts on Jim Crow Island Roberts on Jim Crow Island

Bezos couture.

May 8, 2026 / Steve Brodner

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