American politics
Conservative Revival Now
As Anglo-American conservatism has become confused with liberalism, it has become incapable of conserving anything at all.
Noah Reid Discusses Fighting for What's Right in Broadway's 'The Minutes'
The "Schitt's Creek" star talked to Newsweek about playing an outsider in town politics who's more concerned with society's safety of than his own.
America's Affinity for War Abroad Deflects from Its Woes at Home
As it eviscerates women's freedoms at home, America's International Women's Day assertion for female liberation in places like Afghanistan and Ethiopia rings hollow.
Biden Doesn't Have an 'Open Border' Policy, so Why Does GOP Say Otherwise?
While Republicans such as Greg Abbott and Ted Cruz have said Biden has an "open border," immigrations experts have said that is not correct.
Politicians Campaigning on School Issues May Make Classrooms Worse
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin's education campaign mapped out a successful path to office, but teachers worry political promises won't do enough for schools.
Republican Commissioner Who Resisted Mandates Dies With COVID aged 81
Tributes have been made to Ames, who passed away with COVID after announcing he had the virus earlier this month.
My Name Is Brandon
As a pro driver, I never expected to be in the passenger seat of my own viral moment.
NYC Public Advocate, Jumaane Williams, to Run for New York Governor
A former City Council member, Williams, the son of Grenadian immigrants, has served as public advocate in New York since 2019 investigating citizen complaints.
Upton Slams Subpoena Defiance, Leaves Open Possibility Meadows Indictment
"If you refuse to participate in that, all of a sudden you don't really have an equal branch of government trying to get to the answers of this," he said Sunday.
McConnell, Shrugging Off Trump's Fury, Says Infrastructure Bill's Good
McConnell won't attend Biden's signing ceremony, but he's happy the infrastructure package passed.
An Ivy League Professor's Analysis of Collective Trauma and U.S. Politics
Since 9/11, U.S. leaders have focused on granting physical security to Americans, which has proven insufficient to rebuild the collective narrative.
Jurors See Images of Ahmaud Arbery's Body, Cop Testifies
The first officer on the scene said he didn't have enough medical training to help Ahmaud Arbery's severe injuries after the shooting.
California School Sparks Outrage Over Test Calling Florida, Texas 'Idiots'
A high school's multiple-choice quiz question reportedly asked students to identify the "group of complete idiots."
House Democrats Hit Another Wall on Path to Passing Biden Agenda
"We're working on it," House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told reporters amid stalling over a lengthy procedural maneuver on the chamber's floor.
Biden: 'Anyone Who Is Focused on the Environment Should Be Worried'
President Joe Biden appeared upbeat as his overseas trip came to an end on Tuesday, touting climate change initiatives and progress working with other countries.
Youngkin to Avoid Trump's Tele-Rally for Him in Virginia Governor's Race
The GOP candidate has been reluctant to associate with Trump, prompting Biden to ask, "Is he embarrassed?"
QAnon Promoter Found to Have History of Child Sexual Abuse
David Todeschini, better known to thousands of QAnon-adherents as "David Trent," was convicted of sex crimes involving an 8-year-old boy in 1999.
Pelosi Forges Ahead With Infrastructure Bill, Timeline Remains Unclear
"It's a big vision—a bigger vision than we've seen in a very long time. It's a transformative agenda," the House Speaker said.
Tuberville Says Biden Vaccine Mandate 'Threatens Our National Security'
The Alabama senator predicts that the mandate could lead to an exodus of workers that would render some contracting firms inoperable.
Constitution Amendments That Never Passed Including Making Divorce Illegal
Over the years some interesting amendments to the Constitution have been proposed, including trying to make divorce illegal in 1914.
Halloween Sign Branding Trick-or-Treaters 'Freeloaders' Sparks Debate
Kids should avoid this house as the owners put up a sign saying: "If you want candy, GET A JOB!!"
Trump Is Pushing Former Rep. Sean Duffy to Enter Wisconsin Governor Race
"Sean loves the people of Wisconsin, and would be virtually unbeatable," the former president touted in a statement.
Tucker Carlson Says He Wants to Live in 'Clean Country' in Immigration Rant
"Advanced, civilized countries are orderly and they're clean—people don't throw McDonald's out the window," Carlson said on "Vince & Jason Save The Nation."
Chris Coons Joins Republicans, Manchin in Criticizing Schumer Speech
"If we're going to solve problems facing the American people, we have to be able to work together," said the Democratic senator from Delaware.
U.S. Senate Signs Off on Debt Ceiling Deal, Punts to December
The U.S. Senate has formally agreed to avert a looming debt crisis—but just for two months.
Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer Agree to Deal to Avert Debt Crisis
The U.S. Senate appears to have narrowly avoided a federal financial crisis—pushing off the vote on the debt ceiling until December.
McConnell Expected to Propose Short-Term Debt Ceiling Fix to Avoid Crisis
Congress has until October 18 to raise the ceiling or risk default that would have widespread economic consequences.
Biden, McConnell Longtime Friendship Tested Over Debt, Agenda
President Joe Biden and Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnell find themselves in a tense relationship, as Biden tries to get Congress to approve his agenda.
Schumer to McConnell: 'Get Out of the Way' in Heated Remarks Over Debt
"The bottom line is, it's very simple, it's on his shoulders," the Senate's majority leader said about its minority leader.
Manchin Says 'Not Possible' to Meet Demands as Infrastructure Vote Looms
Senator might have shot down Democrats' hopes of passing this week a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that's a main part of President Joe Biden's agenda.