governance-and-policy

The New York Times anonymous op-ed tradition allows senior officials and subject-matter experts to speak candidly on matters of public interest while protecting their identity a...

This article explains how a U.S. president selects Supreme Court nominees, how the Senate confirms them, and how to evaluate a nominee's potential impact. It focuses on practice...

A United States shutdown occurs when Congress fails to enact enough appropriated funding or a continuing resolution before the start of the fiscal year on October 1, or when a l...

Rudy Giuliani remains a prominent but highly scrutinized figure whose status centers on legal accountability and a diminished public role following his tenure as New York City m...

An FCC commissioner is a Senate-confirmed official appointed by the President who sets and enforces U.S. communications policy across broadband, broadcasting, satellite, and wir...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable across the United States. The...

Senate confirmations are the constitutional process by which the U.S. Senate reviews and approves presidential appointments to executive and judicial roles. These votes shape ho...