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Teddy Brosevelt

Teddy Brosevelt is Public Reason's mascot, spirit animal, and self-appointed primary source enforcer. A reformed trust-buster with a soft spot for transparency, he believed the people deserved direct access to their government long before it was a newsletter. He's been known to charge up hills, carry big sticks, and read the actual bill.

The New Birthright Citizenship Orders, and What the Court Actually Said

The New Birthright Citizenship Orders, and What the Court Actually Said

Plus: Blanche's confirmation math with McConnell out sick, Michigan's real surprise, and a Somalia TPS fight built on the opening the Supreme Court left open.

Aug 7, 2026

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Deep Reason: The New Birthright Citizenship Orders, and the Question the Supreme Court Left Open

Deep Reason: The New Birthright Citizenship Orders, and the Question the Supreme Court Left Open

The June 30 ruling named two exceptions. The August 6 orders add two more.

Aug 7, 2026

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Senate Pushes Funding Past the Election, and the White House Asks SCOTUS to Intervene (August 3, 2026)

Senate Pushes Funding Past the Election, and the White House Asks SCOTUS to Intervene (August 3, 2026)

Aug 3, 2026

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Deep Reason: Senate Moves to Push Government Funding Past the Election

Deep Reason: Senate Moves to Push Government Funding Past the Election

Aug 3, 2026

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A Win in Court That Didn't End in Release, and an AG Nomination Stalls (July 31, 2026)

A Win in Court That Didn't End in Release, and an AG Nomination Stalls (July 31, 2026)

Jul 31, 2026

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Deep Reason: Ninth Circuit Says Undocumented Immigrants Detained for Deportation Can't Be Denied a Bond Hearing

Deep Reason: Ninth Circuit Says Undocumented Immigrants Detained for Deportation Can't Be Denied a Bond Hearing

Jul 31, 2026

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Trump's Election Order Blocked Again, and Two Bills Wait on the Senate (July 27, 2026)

Trump's Election Order Blocked Again, and Two Bills Wait on the Senate (July 27, 2026)

Jul 27, 2026

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Deep Reason: Courts Block Trump's Election Order for a Second Time

Deep Reason: Courts Block Trump's Election Order for a Second Time

Jul 27, 2026

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Pres. Trump Rebuilds Tariff Power After Losing in Court

Pres. Trump Rebuilds Tariff Power After Losing in Court

Jul 24, 2026

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Deep Reason: How President Trump Rebuilt Tariff Power After Losing in Court

Deep Reason: How President Trump Rebuilt Tariff Power After Losing in Court

Jul 24, 2026

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Congress, the Courts, and the Fight Over Voter Rolls

Congress, the Courts, and the Fight Over Voter Rolls

Jul 20, 2026

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Deep Reason: Why "Election Integrity" Is Consuming Washington Right Now

Deep Reason: Why "Election Integrity" Is Consuming Washington Right Now

Jul 20, 2026

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Iran's Ceasefire Collapsed Again, and Congress Has No Real Check

Iran's Ceasefire Collapsed Again, and Congress Has No Real Check

Public Reason | July 17, 2026 | Iran War Resumes

Jul 17, 2026

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Deep Reason: The Housing Bill That Becomes Law Without Trump's Signature

Deep Reason: The Housing Bill That Becomes Law Without Trump's Signature

What the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act actually does, and how it became law without a presidential signature.

Jul 10, 2026

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The Housing Bill Becomes Law By Default

The Housing Bill Becomes Law By Default

A housing bill becomes law without the President's signature, and the reason has nothing to do with housing.

Jul 10, 2026

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