What the Deep State Means The deep state, in the conservative policy framework, refers to the permanent class of federal employees and agency officials who hold career positions independent of electoral outcomes and who, through their control of information, regulatory processes, and institutional norms, can shape — and in some cases resist — the policy […]
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What the National Debt Is The national debt is the total accumulated amount the federal government owes to creditors — primarily holders of Treasury bonds, notes, and bills, including foreign governments, domestic investors, and the Federal Reserve. As of April 2026, the national debt exceeds $36 trillion, representing approximately 125 percent of annual U.S. gross
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Why Two Seats Are Open Marco Rubio resigned from the U.S. Senate to serve as Secretary of State in the second Trump administration. J.D. Vance resigned to serve as Vice President. Both vacancies required special elections rather than direct gubernatorial appointments to Senate seats — Florida and Ohio law both mandate elections to fill unexpired
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The Setup: Why Maine Is Different Susan Collins has done something no Republican should be able to do: win in a state that votes Democratic at the presidential level, multiple times, by comfortable margins. She won in 2008, 2014, and 2020 despite each being a difficult environment for Republicans. Her personal brand — moderate, independent,
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