Congress

Debate ignites over regulating service and support animals on airplanes and in public accommodations.

Despite its popularity, “evidence-based” policymaking is often less rational than it sounds.

President Trump’s first year in office prompts four steps for reform.

Eliminating the primary and caucus rules would create a more productive and responsive democracy.

The United States needs a bipartisan push to bring transparency and accountability back into the rulemaking process.

President Trump signs measure rescinding the financial consumer watchdog’s recent rule.

Countries like Australia and Canada offer models for reining in delegation of lawmaking authority to agencies.

A divided government may not fully explain the creation of agencies not directly controllable by the President.

The law goes against the public interest, favoring lobbyists over public protections.

Judge Gorsuch’s confirmation hearings offer a key opportunity to examine a judge’s philosophy on the judiciary’s proper role under the Constitution.

Steven Mnuchin continues to advance in U.S. Senate even as Democrats decry his role during financial crisis.

The 115th Congress brings great promise for the Republican agenda, although not all planned reforms will happen overnight.