By Tom Malinowski, The Bulwark https://www.thebulwark.com/p/democrats-shouldnt-run-away-from-the-usaid-fight-they-should-win-it As scrutiny over USAID funding intensifies, Democrats are urged to go on the offensive rather than retreat. The debate highlights broader ideological battles over foreign aid, transparency, and government spending. To read more of the story, click here.

By Ben Weingarten, The Federalist https://thefederalist.com/2025/02/19/kash-patel-is-perfect-for-fbi-director-because-he-already-fought-the-deep-state-and-won/ Kash Patel emerges as a top contender for FBI director, with his history of battling the so-called “deep state” making him a strong pick for those seeking agency reform. His past work in national security and close ties to Trump...

By Jason Linkins, The New Republic https://www.yahoo.com/news/democrats-more-power-realize-110000997.html A new analysis suggests that Democrats may have more influence than they realize, despite recent political challenges. The piece explores how structural advantages and key policy decisions could shape their future strategy in Washington. To read more of the...