Voters canned a ballot measure that would have created a nonpartisan redistricting commission, but more changes are on the horizon.
Republicans
Abortion Care Faces an Uncertain Future in Washington, D.C.
Threats to home rule could shatter the city’s status as a safe haven.
Best of 2024: Hassan Ali Kanu
Our staff writer offers his best of the year.
The Government Is Shutting Down Because Elon Musk Has Factories in China
There’s a mundane reason for the late-term chaos, and it’s called a conflict of interest.
Elon Musk Declares Himself President, Shuts Down Government
And Donald Trump, for now, is fine with it.
The Debt Limit Should Absolutely Be Eliminated
Today on TAP: Trump is offering the deal of a lifetime.
Modest FTC Junk Fee Rule Built on Bipartisan Support
Democratic regulators wanted to make sure the rule will survive. Republican support on the commission and popular bills in Congress could get them there.
Democrats Allow More IRS Funding to Fade Away
Concessions from the 2023 debt ceiling fight continue to haunt Democrats, and tax cheats could enjoy hundreds of billions in savings.

