Trump Pushes Republicans to ‘Terminate’ the Filibuster. But GOP Senate Leadership Has Opposed the Idea
President Donald Trump is once again urging Republicans to do away with the Senate filibuster, even as leaders in his own party have opposed the idea. “When is ‘enough, enough’…
Olympics Committee Bans Transgender Athletes From Competing in Women’s Events. Here’s What the Policy Says
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday announced that transgender women athletes will not be allowed to participate in women’s events. “Eligibility for any female category event at the Olympic…
Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen Creator Haley Z. Boston Explains the Horror Series’ Blood-Soaked Finale
Warning: This post contains spoilers for Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen. At first it seems like one type of very bad thing is going to happen. Then it’s…
We Must Prepare For an AI Bubble Now
In 2008, when the housing bubble burst and the global economy crashed, policymakers were caught flatfooted. Despite months of worry and concern about a housing bubble, signs of financial institutions…
What Would a U.S. Win in Iran Look Like? We Asked Two Dozen Members of Congress
One afternoon this week just off the Senate floor, Lindsey Graham told me his vision of victory in Iran. Graham, one of the most outspoken supporters of the war launched…