Maga Led Budget Standstill.
Kevin McCarthy is finding himself in a bind with hard right Maga wing of his party refusing to fund the government.
Trump’s Now Pro-Choice, Sort Of?
Donald Trump is causing waves in the anti abortion movement that is extremely powerful in DC circles with his somewhat pro-choice stances.
House In Disarray.
Kevin McCarthy is spinning his wheels trying to get the rest of his party to pass spending bills.
US V. Chinese Spy Battle In Overdrive.
US and China are ramping up their efforts to spy on each other in new and innovative ways such as developing AI spy tools in order to gain advantages.
Overdose Nation.
Americans continue to overdose at high rates causing unprecedented strife and grief.
Organized Labor Flexes, UAW Strikes.
Unions are popular these days and the seek to take adavantage of their new found public approval by ensuring their members get a fair shake at the bargaining table.
GOP’s Abortion Conundrum Will Overshadow 2024.
Abortion is vexing to most candidates in the GOP field especially in hotly contested districts that have well educated suburban woman.
UAW Strike Looms, Could Be A Problem For The White House.
The UAW may strike this week and deeply affect battle ground states like Michigan which cold be problem for President Biden.
McCarthy Showdown
Speaker McCarthy is walking the tight rope many saw in his future as he took the Speakership earlier this year.
Unholy Alliance Catches West Guard.
Putin and Kim Jong Un are seen as cozying up to each other in an alliance that could spell trouble for the West.
DeSantis Funding Problems.
Ron DeSantis is having a problem retaining big donors as his culture wars are not translating to electoral gold he had hoped for.
Questions About McConnell’s Tenure Remain As Senate Reconvenes .
Questions linger about McConnell’s ability to lead his party in the Senate after several health scares.
Record Warm Gulf Coast Fueling Idalia.
Hurricane Idalia strengthened rapidly due to record warm temperatures in the Gulf Coast caused by climate change.
Ohio, A Political Bellwether No More.
Ohio, long a President picking mainstay is now much redder and a long shot for Democrats. (Politico)
Post Pandemic Medicaid Purge Continues.
States are eliminating Medicaid coverage for millions as post Pandemic restrictions ease allowing states more control.
Wisconsin Enters New Era With Left Wing Supreme Court.
Wisconsin’s newly elected left of center Supreme Court justice is now seated ushering in a big shift in the state’s politics.
What GOP Debate? All Eyes On Georgia.
The GOP will be conducting a debate but all attention is on Trump and his Georgia indictment.
Kamala Reboot?
Kamala Harris is trying to remake her public image that has been less than stellar during the Biden Presidency. (Politico)
China Stumbles. USA To The Rescue?
China has encountered economic roadblocks that are causing serious economic uncertainly for the World’s second largest economy.
Trump’s Indicted Allies Face Mounting Legal Fees
Several of Trump’s alleged conspirators are facing mounting challenges when it comes to paying legal fees in the ever widening investigation into the 2020 election.