Joshua Zeitz

Democrats could learn something from studying how wounded political parties returned to power in the past.

The indictment of Comey echoes a case that diminished the powers of the presidency.

Militarized federal encroachments on public life provoke strong, even violent responses — even among those who agree with their aims.

Lawmakers knew the Fourteenth Amendment would apply to the children of immigrants.

Sending in the troops can burnish a presidency — or backfire spectacularly.

Powerful people who cross the president don’t tend to come out on top.

Executive-branch positions offer former elected officials power — at a price.

Using the IRS to advance a policy agenda — even a laudable one — can have unforeseen consequences.

The economic crisis of the 1970s was a disaster for multiple presidents. It could be worse for Trump.

All Americans should be shocked. American Jews should be deeply alarmed.

Corporate dominance over politics brought power, wealth — and backlash.

It isn’t the first time an American president has cast a hungry eye toward the neighbor upstairs.

History shows that, while voters may not care about the canal itself, they may care about what it represents.

American presidents have often gone to war against the First Amendment — and won.

The theory of “social banditry” explains our grim political moment.

The post-WWII world order of American dominance is over. Donald Trump proves it.

The history of presidential pardons is a lot more dramatic than Hunter Biden.

The debate is more complicated than you think.

Kamala Harris should be careful not to follow the Republican president’s lead.

Any move to replace Biden just four months before the election carries considerable risk.