Nathaniel Macon’s election as Speaker in 1801 gave the Republican majority a key position in the House after the United States election of 1800 shifted control of the federal government.…
Recent congressional financial disclosures show that at least 106 lawmakers, spouses, or dependent children hold investments tied to artificial intelligence. An analysis estimates those assets at between $82.8 million and…
The Presidential Election Day Act of 1845 established a uniform date for choosing presidential electors across the United States. This reform aimed to eliminate voter fraud and the undue influence…
The 1970 Legislative Reorganization Act overhauled the internal procedures of the United States Congress to increase transparency and weaken the seniority system. By introducing recorded teller votes and opening committee…
President Trump has launched a military operation in Iran that critics are calling an unnecessary and unauthorized war. A bipartisan group of representatives in Congress has responded by introducing a…
President Trump has implemented a new 10% global import tax to address national balance-of-payments deficits following a Supreme Court ruling that clarified trade authority. This policy uses the Trade Act…
The midterm election year has begun with Republican lawmakers showing more independence from the White House. While the party held a large rally recently, members are split on foreign policy…
A new executive order declares persistent goods trade deficits a national emergency, sets a 10 percent baseline tariff adjustable by country and sector, and tasks DHS and Commerce with enforcement…
