David French is an Opinion columnist, writing about law, culture, religion and armed conflict. He is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and a former constitutional litigator. His most recent book is ...

As the government shutdown drags on, the widespread destruction of the country under Donald Trump and the Republicans who control all three branches of the federal bureaucracy is coming into full view ...

When Washington lets the government grind to a halt over partisan trench fights, it creates a self-inflicted readiness gap that our adversaries are eager to exploit.

Many Americans will be voting on Election Day – or have already cast votes – in races for statewide office, local positions ...

Voters focus on presidential elections and less on congressional ones, granting the president influence and diminishing Congress’ authority.

In a rowdy Newark rally Saturday night, former President Barack Obama joined Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) in the final push to elect her New Jersey’s ...