Politics

A record number of women are running for office nationwide. One reason behind the surge? Hillary Clinton.

Given the failure of Obamacare repeal, it’s hard to see the GOP agenda making progress. Despite the focus on tax reform, Republicans would be lucky to get a bill out of committee this fall.

Progressive activists have long criticized elected Democrats for being weak, but early into the Trump presidency – marked by Women’s Marches, protests of Trump’s Muslim ban, and other demonstrations – widespread outrage from the liberal base seems to be landing, and it’s changing the way the party positions itself against Trump.

Despite controlling the White House and both houses of Congress, the Republican coalition may be on shakier ground than it thinks.

During the election cycle, adversaries of the United States implemented disinformation campaigns aimed at eroding Americans’ faith in our electoral system and processes.

With the inauguration over, President Trump isn’t wasting time fulfilling his campaign promises.

Beyond the Beltway, scaling back the federal workforce probably polls as well as a North Korean politician seeking reelection. However, the transition places tremendous responsibility on former number-twos at federal agencies – especially U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner Kevin McAleenan.

With the inauguration past, it’s time to wish the new president success in keeping our country safe, free, and prosperous. With that in mind, AEI scholars have put together several policy recommendations for the major challenges facing the administration.

Since arriving in Washington more than 30 years ago, I’ve seen five administrations come and go, with several inaugurations in between. The event is an inspiring one – from the historic speeches, to the crowds on the mall, to the pomp of the parades and balls.

On inauguration day 1921, outgoing President Woodrow Wilson left the White House and drove to his new home in Washington’s Kalorama neighborhood. Wilson was the first and, until now, the only president to remain in Washington after the presidency.

It’s “the economy, stupid.” Make no mistake, voters care about how government impacts their family’s pocketbook. The ’92 Clinton campaign knew it, but the ’16 campaign forgot: jobs and the promise of economic growth win at the ballot box every time.

When President-elect Trump promised to “drain the swamp” on his road to the White House, voters responded with a clear message to Washington: we want our voices to be heard. They wanted to feel like political power belonged to the people and not just lobbyists walking the halls of Congress.

Canada was the first; Peru was the last. Earlier this month, President Obama completed his final foreign trip as president, wrapping up eight years of travel that spanned 57 countries and 107 cities.

The first 100 days of a presidency are marked by priorities. In President-elect Donald Trump’s victory speech, he underscored his commitment to rebuild America’s infrastructure — and as the only policy discussed, it signals what may be his top prerogative.

Election years come and go, but the issues stay the same.

There’s a reason we don’t do tax reform every five, 10 or even 20 years – it’s really hard to do.

As President Trump and the next Congress take office, Americans show more interest in food than at any time in the nation’s history.