U.S. Politics & Government

A general view of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington February 28, 2013. Positions hardened on Wednesday between U.S. President Barack Obama and Republican congressional leaders over the budget crisis even as they arranged to hold last-ditch talks to prevent harsh automatic spending cuts beginning this week. Looking resigned to the $85 billion in "sequestration" cuts starting on Friday, government agencies began reducing costs and spelling out to employees how furloughs will work. REUTERS/Jason Reed (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS BUSINESS) - GM1E92S1U0N01

Will Congressional Democrats find unity on the budget?

Molly E. Reynolds

Monday, April 22, 2019

U.S. Attorney General William Barr, flanked by Edward O'Callaghan, Acting Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General (L) and Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, speaks at a news conference to discuss Special Counsel Robert Muellers report on Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential race, in Washington, U.S., April 18, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst - RC120324E830

Sorry, Mr. Barr—it is up to the public now

Thursday, April 18, 2019

A voter casts a ballot at the Flushing Volunteer Fire Department in Flushing, Ohio, March 6, 2012. Republicans are holding their "Super Tuesday" presidential primary in 10 states. REUTERS/Matt Sullivan (UNITED STATES - Tags: ELECTIONS POLITICS TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - GM1E8370HRA01

Selling civic engagement: A unique role for the private sector?

Rebecca Winthrop

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) poses for a selfie during a photo opportunity with House Democratic women of the 116th Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 4, 2019. REUTERS/Leah Millis?? TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC1474F482B0

Why there will be a woman on the 2020 Democratic ticket

Thursday, April 11, 2019

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos speaks with school children during a listening session before the arrival of U.S. first lady Melania Trump at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 9, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts - RC14E35B0270

Betsy DeVos’s support of charters spells disaster for their Democrat backers

Thursday, April 11, 2019

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen arrives to testify before a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on The Way Forward on Border Security on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., March 6, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts? - RC15A65A0730

Kirstjen Nielsen, secretary of Homeland Security, out amidst national emergency

Kathryn Dunn Tenpas

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Republican U.S. presidential nominee Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Clinton speak during first presidential debate at Hofstra University in Hempstead

For presidential candidates’ bold ideas, debate moderators must demand details and realism

Friday, April 5, 2019

Democratic U.S. 2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders holds an evening public rally along the waterfront in downtown San Diego, California, U.S., March 22, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake - RC18B3B8CB20

Bernie Sanders is winning the money primary for 2020 (so far)

Thursday, April 4, 2019

A man holds a flag outside the U.S. Supreme Court, as the Trump v. Hawaii case regarding travel restrictions in the U.S. remains pending, in Washington, U.S., June 25, 2018. REUTERS/Toya Sarno Jordan TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY - RC17036C7760

Pack the Court? Putting a popular imprint on the federal judiciary

Russell Wheeler

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

U.S. Justice Department building in Washington, DC.

WATCH: Brookings experts on the Mueller report, Barr’s letter, and what’s next

Friday, March 29, 2019