Daniel Wirls

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is the latest Democrat to argue an arcane Senate rule governing debate stands in the way of passing a progressive agenda, such as meaningful gun control. The procedure, known as the filibuster, allows a 41-vote minority in… Read More »The Senate filibuster explained – and why it should be allowed to die

As the dramatic and traumatic first year of the Trump presidency nears the finish line, with major legislative struggles over tax legislation and the budget, it is easy to overlook other important political events. One such development is essential to… Read More »Trump’s right about one thing: The US Senate should end its 60-vote majority