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When A New Generation of Leaders Shows Up

Recommended Reading / October 30th, 2023 / By Dan Schnur

Such is the geriatric nature of American politics that the two most recent newcomers to the national political landscape, both in their early 50s, are widely dismissed as youthful interlopers. But Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and newly-minted presidential contender Dean Phillips may play an outsized role in the 2024 election season. So keep an eye on these kids.

Politics, US House, US Congress, Mike Johnson, Dean Phillips, 2024 Presidential Election, Joe Biden, Donald Trump

Meet the new House Speaker: Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA)

Story of the Week / October 26th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

Nearly a month after Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) successfully kicked off a motion to vacate, removing Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) from the job, the position has finally been filled by Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA).

US House, US Congress, Mike Johnson, Republican Party, Story Of The Week

McCarthy Ousted from House Speakership by Unlikely Alliance

Story of the Week / October 5th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

McCarthy's tumultuous relationship with House Republicans' right flank came to a head this week.

Story Of The Week, US Congress, US House, Kevin McCarthy, Republican Party, House Republicans, House Democrats

Government Shutdown: Tracking Updates, Media Bias and More

Recommended Reading / September 25th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

Lawmakers have only days to pass legislation preventing a shutdown of the federal government. In this blog, we’re tracking major updates, examples of media bias, and more.

Government Shutdown, Politics, Polarization, US Congress

Misinformation Watch: Media Spins Estimates on Biden Budget Proposal

Misinformation Watch / March 10th, 2023 / By Isaiah Anthony

President Biden announced his federal government budget proposal for the 2024 fiscal year this week. Let’s break down some claims made in Biden’s plan and by critics of the plan.

Federal Spending, Debt Ceiling, Joe Biden, Biden Administration, US Congress, Misinformation And Disinformation, Facts And Fact Checking, Banking And Finance, Economy And Jobs

Here’s What Was Missing From the Debate About the Speaker of the House

Recommended Reading / February 1st, 2023 / By Caleb Paxton

While working in Congress from 2011 through February 2015 for a member who was part of the founding of the House Freedom Caucus, I saw firsthand the need for leadership beyond over-stated positions and the stalemates they create.

US Congress, Bipartisanship, GOP, Kevin McCarthy, Politics, US House

US Hits Debt Limit; Resolution Unclear

Story of the Week / January 19th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

The U.S. officially hit its $31.4 trillion debt limit on Thursday after weeks of stagnant negotiations.

Story Of The Week, Debt Ceiling, Banking And Finance, Politics, US Congress, US Treasury, Joe Biden, Janet Yellen, Kevin McCarthy

When No One Wins an Election For Speaker

Recommended Reading / January 9th, 2023 / By Dan Schnur

As long as members of his caucus disregard pragmatism, McCarthy's path forward will be precarious.

Politics, US House, US Congress, Polarization, Republican Party, Kevin McCarthy

New Congress Kicks Off With Messy House Speaker Vote

Story of the Week / January 5th, 2023 / By AllSides Staff

The new Congress convened Tuesday and immediately found itself embroiled in a deadlocked vote for the new House Speaker, with no clear end in sight.

Story Of The Week, US Congress, US House, Kevin McCarthy, Politics

When Biden Faces an Uncooperative Congress

Recommended Reading / January 2nd, 2023 / By Dan Schnur

The progress Biden makes on key issues may determine whether he'll get four more years in office.

Politics, Joe Biden, US Congress, US House, Ukraine War, Border Crisis, Economy And Jobs, Inflation, 2024 Elections, 2024 Presidential Election

2022 Midterms Produce a Split Congress

Story of the Week / November 17th, 2022 / By AllSides Staff

Democrats beat expectations in the 2022 midterm elections, but Republicans still took back the House of Representatives.

Story Of The Week, 2022 Elections, US House, US Senate, Politics, US Congress

2022 Elections Shake Up Congress

Story of the Week / November 10th, 2022 / By AllSides Staff

Republicans are expected to win a majority in the House of Representatives, but the Senate race is less clear.

2022 Elections, Politics, US Senate, US House, US Congress, 2022 Gubernatorial Races, 2022 Georgia Senate Election, 2022 Pennsylvania Senate Election, 2022 Arizona Senate Election, 2022 Alaska Senate Election, 2022 Nevada Senate Election

Political Polarization in America: Past and Present

Recommended Reading / June 3rd, 2022 / By Divided We Fall (author)

Many observers of politics lament the growing levels of political polarization in the United States. Although there is a case to be made that America’s most divided days came during the Civil War, polarization has no doubt reached striking levels in the present moment.

Polarization, Partisanship, US Congress

Climate Activists are Waiting on Congress – But Why?

Recommended Reading / April 22nd, 2022 / By Stephen Perkins

Many climate activists today believe that if Congress doesn’t act on climate change right now, we have no chance of survival. But the truth is, we have a number of reasons to be hopeful.

Environment, Climate Change, Role Of Government, Politics, US Congress, Federal State And Tribal Powers

When A Little Bipartisanship Goes a Short Way

Recommended Reading / February 14th, 2022 / By Dan Schnur

Even on this Balkanized political landscape, there is occasional evidence of bipartisan cooperation.

Bipartisanship, US Congress, 2022 Elections

When Abortion Determines Control of Congress

Recommended Reading / December 3rd, 2021 / By Dan Schnur

The greatest political irony of recent times may soon come our way.

Abortion, US Congress, Women's Issues, Politics, Polarization, Roe V Wade

Story of the Week: Stalled Negotiations Threaten Biden's Agenda

Story of the Week / September 30th, 2021 / By AllSides Staff

Congress is juggling two massive spending bills and the need to raise the debt ceiling.

Story Of The Week, Government Shutdown, Debt Ceiling, Infrastructure, Infrastructure Bill, Budget Reconciliation, US Congress, Joe Biden

When Congress Works Together — And When They Won’t

Recommended Reading / July 23rd, 2021 / By Dan Schnur

From the Center This view is from an author rated as Center. Joe Biden spent most of his presidential campaign preaching the virtues of bipartisanship. In the face of immense skepticism from most of the inner concentric circles of national politics, he has kept up that mantra through his...

US Congress, Polarization, Infrastructure

When Joe Manchin Starts To Think About Switching Parties

Recommended Reading / June 18th, 2021 / By Dan Schnur

From the Center This view is from an author rated as Center. A Senate that’s split evenly between 50 members of each party can be a recipe for either compromise or chaos. It’s inevitable that a moderate Senator who doesn’t always vote with his colleagues is going to attract an immense...

Joe Manchin, US Senate, US Congress, Republican Party, Democratic Party

When Selective Outrage Takes Over Congress

Recommended Reading / April 22nd, 2021 / By Dan Schnur

I’ll admit that I have little use for Marjorie Taylor Greene. Similarly, I’ve never thought that highly of Maxine Waters either. Both represent an ideologically extreme and unnecessarily combative approach to representative governance that I find counterproductive. As a result of their...

US Congress, Polarization, Politics, Elections, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Maxine Waters, Culture, Violence In America

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