Latest Briefs
What changed, who did it, what you can do about it.
Officer Arrested at Capitol
USAF Major Jason Watson, in uniform, called on Congress to impeach Trump over War Powers Act violations, then was arrested on the Capitol steps. A rare act of dissent from inside the active-duty military.
July 1, 2026USMCA Renewal Declined
The Trump administration declined to renew the USMCA for another 16 years, triggering annual reviews instead. The trade deal Trump negotiated and praised now faces yearly uncertainty over $1.5 trillion in trade.
July 1, 2026SD Voter Law: 1,500 Affected
South Dakota's proof-of-citizenship law left at least 1,500 voters with federal-only ballots before the June 2 primary.
June 30, 2026Ouray Wildfire Online Voting
Ouray County, Colorado activated emergency online ballot casting after the Gold Mountain Fire burned more than 8,000 acres, displacing voters on Election
June 30, 2026Understand the System
The money, the rules, and the structures that determine who has power. Evidence-backed series and explainers on the issues shaping the 2026 election.
Series Multi-part series with data and charts
Explainers Deep dives with data and action items
Vote. And Bring Someone With You.
48 million people stayed home last midterm. State races are decided by who shows up. Your right to vote is not guaranteed. Check your registration, research your ballot, and bring three people.