2026 House Overview

Just for members: The latest Inside Elections. This issue is a quarterly House overview with fresh analysis on more than 100 districts around the country and rating changes in a dozen races. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a member, sign in to […]

50 Years of The Institute

The Institute is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Launched in 1976, the publication was designed to keep members informed about IEEE and what its constituents were doing, as well as to report on the organization’s initiatives, technical standards, products, and services.

That directive expanded over the years to include our reporting on key historical technical achievements…

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Weekly News Quiz

Think you know what happened this week? Take the Weekly News Quiz and see whether you were really paying attention — or just doomscrolling through the headlines. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a member, sign in to your account.

Primaries in Five States Today

Five states hold primaries today, with several races worth watching. The marquee contest is in Kentucky’s 4th congressional district, where Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) is trying to survive a Trump-backed challenge from retired Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re […]

Weekly News Quiz

This week brought another flood of headlines, twists and political whiplash. The Weekly News Quiz is your chance to see how closely you were paying attention — and whether you’re caught up. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a member, sign in […]

Weekly News Quiz

This week’s news was dominated by new evidence of Donald Trump’s grip on the GOP, the fallout from the Supreme Court’s voting rights ruling and a fast-moving redistricting scramble that could shape control of the midterm elections. How well did you pay attention? Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and […]

Map Wars

The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live. Can Republicans redraw enough congressional maps to hold back a Democratic wave in the midterms? Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a member, sign in to your account.

Trump’s Blockade Bet Hasn’t Paid Off

President Trump announced Sunday that the United States would begin escorting stranded commercial ships out of the Strait of Hormuz, calling the effort “Project Freedom.” He described it as a humanitarian mission — a way to free ships and crews that had no role in the fighting but were effectively trapped by Iran’s threat to […]

New Research Challenges ‘Voters Don’t Matter’ Narrative

One of the most influential ideas in modern political science—that public policy largely ignores the preferences of average voters—may be wrong. A new study by Cornell’s Peter Enns finds that the widely cited work of Martin Gilens (and later with Benjamin Page) was distorted by a statistical quirk known as Simpson’s paradox, which can make […]

The Rules of the Game Are Quietly Changing

Just for members: The latest issue of Ballot Access News. This edition underscores how access to the ballot — often overlooked — is becoming a central battleground in American politics. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a member, sign in to your […]

Weekly News Quiz

It was a week where political scheming collided with reality, from escalating redistricting battles to fresh questions about President Trump’s war strategy. Court fights, campaign maneuvering and unexpected geopolitical ripple effects all kept Washington on edge. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already […]

Covid Redux?

The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live. Chris gives Taegan an in-class essay. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a member, sign in to your account.

Weekly News Quiz

This week’s news cycle has been unusually volatile, from fresh turmoil in Washington — including the resignation of Eric Swalwell — to escalating tensions between Donald Trump and the Federal Reserve. Abroad, political shocks continue to ripple, with Hungary’s long-time leader Viktor Orbán losing power while global attention remains fixed on rising economic uncertainty due […]

Blasphemy Politics

The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live. Is it ever good politics to attack the Pope? Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a member, sign in to your account.

What Gets Lost When Covering Trump

Covering Donald Trump has always posed a basic problem for political journalism: how do you accurately describe something that doesn’t fit the conventions of normal politics? Reporters are trained to extract what’s “new” or “newsworthy” — a policy shift, a fresh attack, a notable line. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus […]

Madman or Showman?

After a weekend barrage of erratic posts on Truth Social, Donald Trump has left a familiar question hanging in the air: what, exactly, is the plan in Iran? There are a few competing theories — none especially reassuring as we approach Trump’s deadline of Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. Join now to continue reading. Members […]

A Gift to Democrats in California

Donald Trump just stepped into California’s governor’s race — and may have given Democrats a huge gift. That’s because he endorsed Steve Hilton, a move that immediately clarifies the Republican field but complicates the broader electoral math. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re […]

Trump’s Turn to Religious Fury

Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric again on Saturday, warning that if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, “all hell will reign down on them.” The phrasing was striking — not just for the familiar Trumpian misspelling, but for the tone. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus […]

Weekly News Quiz

It was another dizzying week in politics, with President Trump escalating and then hinting at an exit from the Iran war even as thousands more U.S. troops head to the region and global energy markets reel. Back home, a prolonged Department of Homeland Security shutdown disrupted airports, while the political fallout is dragging down Trump’s […]

Democrats Flipped the Shutdown Playbook

Senate Republicans blinked. In a rare overnight session, the chamber voted to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security — but carved out immigration enforcement, leaving ICE and Border Patrol unfunded for now. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a member, […]

Journalist Discovers Journalism

The latest episode of Trial Balloon is live. This week’s most interesting media story isn’t what was reported—but how it was done. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a member, sign in to your account.

Why Would Iran Make a Deal with Trump?

Let’s assume — generously — that the U.S. is actually negotiating with senior Iranian officials. That raises a more basic question: What, exactly, could Donald Trump say that anyone in Tehran would believe? Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a member, sign […]

The Madman Theory Was Always a Stretch

President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict over the weekend has a distinctly familiar feel. The impulsiveness. The bravado. The habit of chasing shiny objects while the broader strategy drifts out of view. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising. Learn more. If you’re already a member, sign […]

Introducing Reader Wire (Beta)

I’m testing a new members-only feature called Reader Wire — a place where readers can share links to interesting political news and analysis from around the web. Think of it as a community-driven stream of stories worth your attention, curated by fellow members. Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and […]

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