Johnson, Border, Budget, Ukraine.
Border security is a top sticking point in the latest budge battle in Congress.
The Chinese Population Decline Will Have Broad Implications.
China can’t stabilize its population despite extraordinary efforts to encourage more births.
All Eyes On Iowa.
The polls are tightening but former President Trump holds a commanding lead in the polls.
Speaker Johnson Gonna Get McCarthyed?
Speaker Johnson is having a tough go of it after coming to a deal with Congressional Dems to keep the government open.
Threats Of Violence Surge, Potentially Updending American Democracy.
American Democracy is being tested with the threat of violence looming ever larger when people are dissatisfied with election results.
2023, Hottest Ever.
Global warming is getting very real and 2023 was the warmest on record.
Republicans Hope To End Complete 2023 Dysfunction.
The GOP has a major governing test straight out of the gate in 2024. All eyes are on them to find out if they are up to the task.
Pennsylvania Key To Biden Re-Election? He Thinks So.
Pennsylvania, a divided purple state may hold the key to Biden’s electoral hopes.
Government Shutdown Threats Loom Large.
The borer between US and Mexico is a flashpoint in the negotiations to keep the government funded.
Biden’s Booming Economy Gets Mediocre Reviews, He Is Not Happy.
President Biden is frustrated about Americans’ dismal view of the rosy economy and wants that to change.
Muddled Abortion Talk Complicates GOP Messaging.
Abortion has taken center stage in American politics since the overturning of Roe V. Wade which is causing rifts in the party that has long opposed abortion rights.
House GOP Votes To Start Impeachment Inquiry.
House GOP members voted to start an impeachment inquiry into the President despite no evidence.
Biden’s Border Conundrum.
President Biden is coming under pressure to increase border security to secure additional Ukraine funding.
Shutdown Fever Again Grips Washington.
The funding bills that need to pass Congress to fund the government will be an uphill battle.
Ivy Anti-Semitism Takes Center Stage.
Ivy Leagues and other institutions of higher ed. are struggling to deal with the rise of hate crimes since the conflict broke out in the Mid East on October. 7th.
Trump’s Alleged Motive In Inciting the Jan. 6 Riots Is Focus Of Sp. Counsel.
Jack Smith is trying to prove Donald Trump was responsible for the riots in an attempt to thwart Democracy.
Israeli/Hamas Truce Ends, War Resumes.
Israel has resumed bombing Gaza after they claim Hamas violated the Truce.
Shutdown Drama Hangs Over DC.
The House GOP have no clear way forward to pass legislation to keep the Government open but that fight will largely be after the Holidays.
Manchin To Muddy 2024 Election?
Joe Manchin is threatening a 3rd party run and that could wildly complicate Joe Biden’s re-election chances.
UAW Workers Ratify New Contract In A Major Victory For Labor.
The UAW scored a major win by negotiating a generous new contract with the Big Three Automakers.