The White House, Congress and the courts make decisions in your name. We examine what those decisions do, whose interests they serve and how the official explanation survives contact with the evidence. Expect original satire about executive power, legislation, government ethics and Washington’s flexible relationship with accountability.
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Original political satire and commentary · 174 articles
Federal prosecutors sought an indictment of Cassidy Hutchinson over her January 6 testimony. The grand jury declined. Being furious at a witness is not the same thing as completing a criminal case.
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Arizona health workers warn that restricting Medicaid can turn manageable conditions into expensive emergencies. Removing coverage from a budget does not remove the patient from the hospital.
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Jennifer Shuford is leaving the CDC after joining the team meant to steady it. Her stated reason is family. The institution's need for stable leadership remains a public responsibility.
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A judge temporarily blocked the administration from cutting refugees' response time from 30 days to 10. Speed is not much of a procedural improvement when it mainly gives people less time to defend their status.
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Alex Pretti's parents are demanding accountability. Local prosecutors say federal officials still hold evidence they need; federal prosecutors say further disclosure is not required before legal proceedings. The paperwork is moving in a circle.
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