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A Presidency Without Pause It has been difficult to identify a sustained period of peace since the beginning of the Trump administration. Every other month brings a new war, conflict, or so-called military operation. This pattern of interventionism is not unprecedented; presidents Clinton, Reagan, and Truman all demonstrated a sustained reliance on military force across party lines. Under this administration, however, the pace feels almost unrelenting, with breaks between con

Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at the Department of Justice. The Firing On April 1, 2026, President Donald Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi. The meeting was brief, held in the Oval Office just before Trump addressed the nation on the war in Iran. By the following morning, the decision was public. Trump announced on Truth Social: "Pam Bondi is a Great American Patriot and a loyal friend, who faithfully served as my Attorney General. We love Pam, and she will be transi

Today's Congress marks a period when attempts to compromise with the other party are rare. Such perceived disloyalty can even cost a representative or senator their seat. That said, members of Congress on both sides still cross party lines, in events ranging from confirmation hearings to budget bills to discharge petitions. Two of the most notable examples of frequently cooperative members of Congress are Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Senator John Fetterman (D-PA).