HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — State Treasurer Stacy Garrity says that her agency doesn’t have the authority to pay for the security upgrades done at the private home of sitting Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA). Garrity says that state rules prohibit her from doing so. Garrity said that procurement rules do not permit public funds to be used […]
Imagine if Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), both close partners of President Donald Trump, were suddenly indicted for taking huge bribes from an international drug cartel operating out of Texas. That’s essentially what just happened with the Justice Department indictments issued against the Sinaloa drug cartel on Wednesday. Based out of […]
The Congressional Progressive Caucus on Wednesday unveiled their new agenda ahead of the midterm elections to demonstrate a path for how the Democratic Party can tackle cost of living issues facing millions of Americans. The caucus dubbed their plan the "New Affordability Agenda," a legislative package that would focus on making costs behind common kitchen...
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) on Thursday defended Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who has faced criticism for past controversial online posts and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol, saying that "people should have second chances." Van Hollen addressed Platner in an interview with Punchbowl News when co-host Jake Sherman said, "The dude has...
Among the many tragedies of the war between Ukraine and Russia is its timing. In the wake of America’s humiliating withdrawal from Afghanistan, public and political skepticism over America’s entanglements in foreign wars is once again at a peak. Russian President Vladimir Putin chose his moment carefully. The last time the country’s appetite for foreign […]
Members of Congress are filing back into Washington next week, rested from their August recess and ready to confront the nation’s mounting fiscal challenges. Their return comes as the national debt surged past $37 trillion — a troubling milestone that underscores the urgency of making debt reform a central focus before the problem grows even […]
Ukraine this month unveiled the Flamingo, a new cruise missile still in the early stages of development. With a reported range of 1,864 miles and a 2,535-pound warhead, the missile would give Ukraine a weapon with a far more striking range than any it possesses. Even if the range estimate is exaggerated, this looks like a […]
Just three months after the State Department announced it would “aggressively revoke” visas for Chinese students, President Donald Trump reversed course Monday, promising to more than double the number of student visas given to Chinese nationals to 600,000. The administration was right the first time. There are far too many students on college campuses dedicated […]
WHAT IS ‘CAUSE’? AND WHY CAN’T THE PRESIDENT FIRE LISA COOK? Everybody knows President Donald Trump wants the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates. He’s been on a near-daily crusade against Fed chairman Jerome Powell for months. There have been rumors that Trump would fire Powell, but he hasn’t done it yet, and doesn’t seem likely […]
Europe's open borders and leftward tilt has become unsustainable, sparking crime, budget crises and defense challenges. Will it shift course to stave off disaster?
HULL, Illinois — If you drive across the country on U.S. 36, which runs together with Interstate 72, the final exit leads to a tiny Pike County village. It’s the last stop before you cross the Mississippi River from Illinois into Missouri, or the first if you’re heading the other way. Veer off onto Illinois […]
In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. A deranged gunman opened fire through stained glass windows at the […]
