Congress

Staggering Genius

Staggering Genius Staggering Genius

 I LOVE the inflation!

Jun 12, 2026 / Steve Brodner

A demonstrator participating in the “May Day” protest at Union Square on May 1, 2026.

Breaking Donald Trump’s Cycle of Abuse Breaking Donald Trump’s Cycle of Abuse

Trump’s attacks on Americans are nothing short of domestic violence—and we must identify and treat them as such.

Jun 11, 2026 / Michele Goodwin

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

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