2026 Midterms
Which Senate Seats Are Actually Competitive — and What Will Decide Them
A data-driven look at the seven races where control of the chamber may be determined.
June 14, 2026·8 min read
Ethics Watch
Inspector General Offices: What They Do and What Happens When They're Removed
The front-line defenders against federal waste and corruption. Here's how the system works.
June 13, 2026·6 min read
Tax Policy
The Carried Interest Loophole: What It Is, Who Benefits, and Why It Survives
For decades, lawmakers on both sides have promised to close it.
June 12, 2026·9 min read
Immigration
Sanctuary City Policies: What They Do, What They Don't, and the Legal Battles
A plain-language breakdown of what sanctuary policies actually cover.
June 11, 2026·7 min read
Democracy
How Congressional Maps Are Drawn — and Who Controls the Process in Each State
Redistricting happens every decade but shapes politics for a generation.
June 10, 2026·11 min read
Analysis
Dark Money in American Politics: Where It Comes From and What Disclosure Would Require
501(c)(4) organizations can spend unlimited funds on elections without revealing donors.
June 9, 2026·10 min read
Tax Policy
Capital Gains vs. Wages: Why Some Billionaires Pay a Lower Rate Than Their Assistants
The U.S. tax code treats investment income differently than work income.
June 7, 2026·9 min read
Immigration
What ICE Enforcement Looks Like on the Ground — and What the Law Actually Says
Understanding targeted vs. area operations and what rights residents have.
June 8, 2026·8 min read