With congressional approval ratings at historic lows, one proposal to improve congressional proceedings and policy outcomes is to impose term limits on congressional service. What are the advantages and disadvantages of term limits? How would term limits change congressional careers?

As of 12:01 a.m. on October 1st, 2025, the federal government is in a shutdown. Shutdowns are rare in other democracies but have become more common (and longer) in the U.S. A shutdown halts many government activities and stops pay for federal workers, creating a sense of disorder for American citizens and businesses.

In recent months, media attention has focused on international students attending U.S. universities. Questions include the number of international students, their country of origin, and the degree to which they are displacing U.S. students.