Bulwark Takes
Trump Loyalty Is Breaking Texas Republicans (w/ Rep. Lizzie Fletcher)
Texas Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher details how Republican subservience to Donald Trump is fracturing the party's traditional brand and creating unprecedented opportunities for Democrats in Texas elections, despite aggressive gerrymandering efforts.
Why It Took Congress Years to Pass a Bill No One Opposed
A universally supported bill aimed at accelerating pediatric cancer research faced years of inexplicable political defeats before finally passing, highlighting both the dysfunction and the possibility of incremental progress in Congress.
Dark Horse Predictions for 2026! Is Kash Patel on Borrowed Time?
Bulwark hosts lay out their bold, often cynical, predictions for 2026, from Trump's health and foreign policy to MAGA infighting, House dysfunction, and the unexpected return of Liz Cheney.
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