In my new column on the Jan. 6 riots, I argue that they were, in fact, violent riots and that President Donald Trump’s blanket pardon amounted to excusing extreme violence. I reached out to Matt Braynard, who has been an activist for years on behalf of the Jan. 6 arrestees. I granted that some of […]
President Donald Trump is taking steps toward examining the effectiveness of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. In a Friday executive order, Trump established a council to review FEMA’s response to recent disasters such as Hurricane Helene and the California wildfires. He pointed out the need to improve the organization’s efficiency. “Despite obligating nearly $30 billion […]
Call it a coincidence? Maybe it’s beginner’s luck? Or perhaps it’s just another example of “promises made, promises kept”? Whatever the reason, one week into his second term, gas prices are already lower under President Donald Trump. Consider it another gold star for Trump’s first week and the latest installment of “Making America Great Again.” […]
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act is set to be a priority for the 119th Congress. Sponsored by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), the bill seeks to require documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration. Supporters argue it will bolster election integrity, while critics warn it is redundant and risks disenfranchising eligible voters. But both sides […]
The results of Florida’s special primary elections will ultimately determine the strength of Republican control in the House. Floridians will vote in two elections to determine the candidates who will face off in a pair of special elections on April 1. The election will fill the vacancies left by Republican Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike […]
President Trump is set to address the House Republicans at their annual policy retreat in Florida, while the Senate votes on the confirmation of his Treasury Department nominee, Scott Bessent.
A trio of Democrats on Monday called on the Trump administration to restore full operations at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) warning that the halt in the agency's grant process could cause "disastrous" consequences domestically and abroad. Democratic Maryland Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) wrote to acting...
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is keeping the door open to conditioning California disaster aid on the state enacting voter identification laws, days after President Trump said he wanted to link the two priorities. The comments from Johnson came during a press conference at Trump National Doral in Miami on Monday, which served as the kickoff...
An Indiana man recently pardoned by President Donald Trump for storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is dead after being shot by a sheriff's deputy while allegedly resisting arrest.