February 11, 2022

The Report

Measuring government performance

CULLMAN, ALABAMA - AUGUST 21: Former U.S. President Donald Trump addresses supporters during a "Save America" rally at York Family Farms on August 21, 2021 in Cullman, Alabama. With the number of coronavirus cases rising rapidly and no more ICU beds available in Alabama, the host city of Cullman declared a COVID-19-related state of emergency two days before the Trump rally. According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, 67.5% of the state's population has not been fully vaccinated. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Trump's Falling Star

Joe Biden's approval ratings may have slipped, but that doesn't mean voters are nostalgic for Donald Trump.

The U.S. Politics Driving Canada's Truckers

An American phenomenon appears to be slinking into Canada. And it may soon ricochet back.

States Take the Reins Toward 'New Normal'

As the latest coronavirus wave recedes, states prove they are eager to move forward. And that's putting the White House in an awkward position.

Abortion on the Ballot

If Roe were overturned this summer, governors would once again be at the helm of abortion's future in their states. And in four states, tight races this fall make that future uncertain.

Here's What Happened to All The Missing Workers

Excess retirements and staying home to care for someone explain the gap in the labor force during the pandemic.

The Maddening Reality of the Biden Economy

Flawed projections and misperceptions are driving public opinion of the Biden economy. And by the time all the data is in, most voters have stopped paying attention.

The Two Faces of Glenn Youngkin

Glenn Youngkin as a candidate offered a template for the GOP in a post-Trump America. As Virginia's governor, many say he's taken a sharp turn to the right.

Biden on Nord Stream 2: Threat or Bluff?

The Biden administration has so far refused to say exactly how it plans to follow through on perhaps its most dramatic threat yet against Russian intervention in Ukraine.