President Joe Biden should collaborate with Mel Brooks on a "History of the World" series because, if you listen to many things the president says, he seems to have been everywhere doing something related to important historical and cultural moments in history. And, if you listen to his tall tales, he's also allegedly a shining example of diversity.
A recent barrage of winter storms has helped rescue much of California from years of drought, but the state is bracing for possible floods and continued groundwater shortages in the months ahead. At this time last year, the entire Golden State was coping with drought. Now nearly 64 percent of it is drought-free, after a series of “atmospheric rivers”...
A House Democrat said he might vote in favor of impeaching Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas over the construction of two 30-foot walls at the border with Mexico. Rep. Juan Vargas (D-Calif.) said at a press conference on Friday that he might vote for an impeachment resolution if Republicans bring one up against Mayorkas,...
Summer sea ice melting has accelerated, refreezing takes place later each year, and sea ice thickness is greatly diminished. This warming has accelerated a cascade of changes and stressors for ocean life in the
Republican lawmakers blasted the prospect of former President Trump being indicted after he revealed he expects to be arrested next week, calling the potential move “politically motivated” and an “abuse of power.” House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said he would direct relevant committees to investigate if any federal funding is being used to “subvert our...
As I have said many times, I’m not in favor of the Democratic Party or the Republican Party. I seek out and support those who comprise the “Pragmatic Commonsense Party.” In my estimation, there are few groups who work harder, have more common sense, or offer up more pragmatic solutions than farmers, ranchers and truck...
The Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse and turmoil in the banking industry are providing a moment for Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to jump back into the spotlight. And Warren, who rose to prominence as a consumer protection advocate and has long made headlines for hammering banks, is seizing the opportunity. Over the past week, the...