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At a time when Washington was considered a beacon of traditional democracy, Mad House” ([Pete Chaos](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB4613W8/ref=mes-dp?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=odaEC&content-id=amzn1.sym.f45dea16-f25a-4516-b170-6b40334442 33&pf_rd_p=f45dea16-f25a-4516-b170-6b4033444233&pf_rd_r=8PEHPYR3WMMQ4Q BKMRGS&pd_rd_wg=7QkqC&pd_rd_r=036fa0e7-7657-4d26-bac2-020747349ab5)) For veteran New York Times reporters, Annie Carney and Luke Broadwater, to paint a completely different picture; A picture of an ancient legislative institution reeling under the weight of chaos, and being managed with the mentality of “settling scores” instead of “legislating laws.” The book, which topped the New York Times bestseller list, is not just a political narrative, but rather a bold investigative report that critics liken to “a deadly mixture of poison and candy,” as it reveals in its pages how the US Congress slid to a “chaotic bottom” unprecedented in its modern history. When power becomes a “theatrical show” The authors start from a fundamental turning point: the events of January 6, and the subsequent collapse of parliamentary traditions. The book describes how the House of Representatives chamber was transformed into an arena for "burlesque parades." From the election of "serial fraudster" George Santos, to the incident of "revenge pornography" being displayed under the dome of Parliament, to the intense verbal quarrels, the book confirms that the 118th Congress was not just a faltering institution, but rather it was a real "circus" as testified by its members themselves. Backstage: The Dominance of Chaos Carney and Broadwater take us behind the closed doors, where decisions are made (or blocked). The book highlights the rise of the extreme right-wing known as "MAGA", led by figures such as Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Jim Jordan. These representatives, according to the book, did not come with legislative programs, but rather with a “destructive agenda,” as they used the tools of power to disrupt the work of the government, attempt to isolate President Biden, and confuse the heads of their councils themselves. The report reveals how the “cult of personality” surrounding Donald Trump has transformed Republican representatives into a bloc racing to prove loyalty, leading to a paralysis of the ability to govern. On the other hand, the book does not exempt the Democrats from criticism, as it monitors the growing loss of confidence within their ranks, and the silent conflicts that were exhausting the president’s camp. Why is “Mad House” a wake-up call? The book concludes with a bleak vision of the future of the American administration. If we want to understand how the United States will be run in the next four years, Mad House offers a road map to that future. It documents how ego, personal interests, and the search for “trends” on social media have become fuel for American politics, leaving the legislative establishment powerless to confront the country’s major challenges. With its "vibrant, provocative" style, praised by Vogue, Mad House remains the essential document for anyone who wants to understand how the "democracy engine" broke in Washington, and who were the people who picked up the demolition hammers.