Public sentiment is on the side of the incoming administration under President-elect Donald Trump. On many topics, such as immigration, gender ideology, and homelessness, traditionally left-leaning areas are shifting rightward. The usual Democratic proposals for homeless policy involve “compassionate” means of alleviating their immediate afflictions by providing no-requirement housing, zones for tent cities, or promises […]
President-elect Trump’s decision to nominate former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general signals a rough road ahead for major technology firms during his second administration. Gaetz had been a fierce critic of Big Tech throughout his time in Congress, teaming up with Democrats and praising Biden administration efforts to rein in the power of...
The Democratic Party is turning its sights to electing the next Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair after a terrible Election Day saw the party lose the White House and the Senate majority. The DNC will be charged with picking up the pieces, and several candidates have kicked off their bids to succeed DNC Chair Jaime...
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek (D) announced her state has secured a new supply of the abortion pill mifepristone to last nearly through the entirety of the second Trump administration. In the announcement, Kotek's office directly cited the "national results of the general election" as to why the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and Oregon Health &...
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell said Tuesday that she would call for an Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigation into an employee directing personnel to bypass houses with Trump campaign signs during the federal response to Hurricane Helene. Testifying before the House Transportation Committee’s Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency...
Fox News host Trey Gowdy warned Republicans on Tuesday against supporting President-elect Trump's decision to elevate former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as attorney general, calling the choice "absurd." Anchor Bill Hemmer, speaking about the ongoing legal battles that Trump faces — including the classified documents and election interference cases — asked Gowdy to...
Netanyahu made no secret of his feelings toward Joe Biden after Donald Trump was elected this month, publicly revealing he'd ignored the current U.S. president's counsel and threats to withhold aid.
Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party Chair Ken Martin becomes the second candidate to launch a bid for Democratic National Committee chair in the wake of this month's election setbacks.