Politics

‘Donald Trump Is Who We Want’

President Joe Biden’s black voter base is dwindling. Whether it’s because of his handling of the Israel-Hamas war, the enormous economic strain forcing many Americans to take on additional shifts or second jobs, or even his push to ban menthol cigarettes, black Americans are taking a second look at the Democratic incumbent. What this means […]

Rep. Paul Gosar Now Supports Ousting Speaker Mike Johnson

A third House Republican member has announced he will co-sponsor a motion to vacate introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., that, if passed, would end Mike Johnson’s tenure as House speaker after fewer than six months. If all 213 House Democrats vote in support of the motion to remove Johnson, R-Ky., as speaker, only […]

Arizona Dem Gov Vetoes Bills for Posting Ten Commandments in Classroom, Recognizing Truth of ‘Male’ and ‘Female’

In a show of ignorance, willful or otherwise, of the nation’s legal heritage, Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill that would have allowed teachers to display and discuss the Ten Commandments in their classrooms. Additionally, the governor vetoed legislation that would have defined “male” and “female” based on biology rather than “gender” and […]

Differences Among States Are a Plus, Not a Bug, in Our System

If those in federal office are willing to pay attention, the states are displaying the best—and the worst—of our republican form of government. Every four years, American citizens get the opportunity to express their satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the direction of the country, endorse a policy agenda for the nation, and hold the occupant of […]

Democrats Make ‘Unprecedented’ Move to Save Mike Johnson’s Foreign Aid Package, Thwarting Conservative Objectors

Efforts by conservative Republicans to prevent a House vote on foreign aid bills to Ukraine, Israel and Pacific allies failed Thursday after Democrats intervened. The four bills include another $60.84 billion in taxpayer money for Ukraine, $26.38 billion for Israel and $8.12 billion for Pacific allies such as Taiwan. A fourth bill would demand TikTok’s […]

Democrats Vow to Codify ‘Right’ to Trans Surgeries, Hormones

House Democrats released an agenda Thursday that includes a vow to codify a right to so-called gender-affirming care—transgender surgeries, hormones, and puberty blockers. The promise came within the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ agenda, which House Democrats first shared with NBC News. That agenda includes a slew of left-wing interests, including promises of a higher minimum wage […]