Politics

100 day sprint to the midterms kicks off as Republicans and Democrats clash for control across the country

Democrats need just six House seats to reclaim the gavel as Fox News polling shows them hitting their highest generic ballot number since 1996.

Thomas Jefferson saw through Iran’s playbook 240 years ago

In 1815, with Commodore Stephen Decatur’s guns trained on his harbor, the Dey of Algiers signed a treaty with the United States, then told the Americans what he thought of it: My power has been wrested from my hands. Draw the treaty at your pleasure, and I will sign it. But beware the moment I […]

Will the US and Canada be friends again?

There was a time not too long ago when the relationship between Canada and the United States was positive and nearly impenetrable. Our two countries have been close friends, allies, and trade partners for many years. Canadian and American leaders have obviously had moments of disagreement related to trade, tariffs, border security, declarations of war, […]

A fresh look at Malcolm Muggeridge’s ‘Jesus, the Man Who Lives’

If Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead, 2,000 years of Christian preaching would be in vain — and the world as we know it would look completely different. That is the central theme of Malcolm Muggeridge’s Jesus, the Man Who Lives, and it’s his strongest position in a book that contains many inconsistent […]

Novelist Sigrid Nunez’s finely crafted, beautifully written short stories

A woman looks back on how her younger self enjoyed the highs and endured the lows of first love. Her high school sweetheart was Ace, who was two years older than her and drove a Chevy convertible. Their English teacher, Mrs. Mint, flirted with him in class and often repeated that he resembled James Dean. […]

Defeated progressive ‘Squad’ lawmaker in hot seat for non-profit’s missing paper trail

Missouri's attorney general is investigating whether Cori Bush personally benefited from tornado relief fundraising tied to Politivist Power Inc.

Obama Presidential Center subcontractors file fresh payment claims totaling nearly $900K

Three subcontractors claim nearly $900,000 in unpaid work on Home Court, the Obama Presidential Center's basketball facility hosting WNBA All-Star events.

From locker rooms to Congress: Jay Feely latest athlete seeking to take lessons in leadership to Capitol Hill

Jay Feely explains how NFL pressure prepared him for Congress as he joins a long history of athletes like Scott Turner and Tommy Tuberville in politics.

Here’s what you missed from Trump’s first WHCA Dinner as president: 5 takeaways from his night with the press

Trump roasted Robert F. Kennedy, Kaitlan Collins, and Bari Weiss while sharing rare warm words for journalists at the historic dinner event.

Mace breaks with Trump, questions whether Lindsey Graham’s sister is ‘qualified’ for ballot

Nancy Mace questions whether Darline Graham meets South Carolina ballot eligibility rules, citing new state laws on Republican primary voting.

After Platner implosion, Maine Democrats rush toward new Senate nominee despite fresh warning signs

The Maine Senate race is rated a toss-up as Troy Jackson runs on Medicare for all and abolishing ICE against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.

Democrats concede NJ voter-roll failure was ‘horrible’ — but reject broader fraud fears

Democratic lawmakers say New Jersey's motor vehicle system error registering 6,600 noncitizens demands accountability but reject widespread fraud claims.

Trump spares no one at WHCA dinner, taking aim at Dems, press and his own Cabinet

Trump scrapped his combative speech for a unity-themed address, but still took familiar jabs at J.B. Pritzker, Chuck Schumer, and Gavin Newsom.

Gretchen Whitmer endorses moderate Haley Stevens in tight upcoming Senate primary

Gretchen Whitmer backed Haley Stevens over Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate primary as early voting begins, setting up a key Democratic clash.

Trump orders signs outside Smithsonian museum amid row over its depiction of American history

Trump's executive order targets federal sidewalks outside the Smithsonian to post signs directing visitors to a White House report on the museum.

House Republicans confront NJ governor over 6,600 noncitizens registered to vote in alleged software failure

House Republicans demand answers from Gov. Miki Sherrill after 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote through a New Jersey motor vehicle system error.

Succession: Why Congress has no clear plan when lawmakers can’t serve

Lawmaker absences expose a constitutional gap over replacing members who cannot serve.

Combat vet senator chokes up over fallen friend in fiery floor speech about Iran war: ‘We will finish it’

US Sen. Tim Sheehy, a former combat vet, choked up pointing to a bracelet honoring a fallen friend as he opposed the Iran War Powers Resolution on the Senate floor Thursday.

EXCLUSIVE: ICE removes former NFL player Daniel Ogama Adongo after visa overstay, criminal record

Daniel Ogama Adongo, a former Indianapolis Colts linebacker from Kenya, had overstayed his visa and faced multiple arrests including a criminal conviction.

- A word from our sponsors -

spot_img
HomePolitics