Republicans want to expand the CRA into much of what the executive branch does. They may live to regret that.
Republicans
Charging Down
Trump’s energy policy is hurting red states. Do they care?
Harvard Between Courage and Disgrace
Today on TAP: Its law school faculty shames the university’s general strategy of appeasement.
Where Are the Firebreaks?
Today on TAP: As Trump continues trying to rule by decree, wreck public institutions, and intimidate his opposition, we need to be strategic in restraining him.
Bernie’s ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ Tour Is Organizing, Too
Capitalizing on a surge of Democratic energy, the Sanders team is hiring full-time organizers and pushing supporters toward critical local issues.
If Trumpworld’s Security Norms Had Been in Place Before
Today on TAP: Appoint a nest of birdbrains to top government posts and see what you get.
Washington on the Brink
With its city’s future in the balance, the District of Columbia watches and waits on the House.
Fascism’s Feeble Firebreaks
Today on TAP: How will Trump’s madness be contained? Three sources of pushback are traditional conservatives, courts, and Republicans in Congress. So far, none are all that reassuring.
Burning Down the House
What ties together all of Trump’s moves is personal vindictiveness and a fragile ego. At what point does reality or Republican pushback intrude?

