Government
Was the Capitol Riot Sedition or Insurrection?
President-elect Joe Biden described Wednesday's events as "disorder, it's chaos, it borders on sedition."
Who is Ashli Babbit? Woman Shot Dead at Capitol Was U.S. Air Force Veteran
The 35-year-old woman was a high level security official throughout her 14-year service with the U.S. Air Force.
Are Post Offices, Social Security Closed on Christmas Eve?
Mail is delivered as usual on December 24, while all in-person services at social security offices are closed amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
TikTok Suspends Mexican Politician Over Marijuana Celebration
The Congresswoman seemed a little too happy about the news of a bill passing that would pave the way toward legalization.
Most GOP Senators Stay Mum on Trump's Efforts to Challenge Election
Mitt Romney, Susan Collins and Ben Sasse have been outspoken about Trump's challenges to the election results, while most other Republican senators have not.
The Origins of America's Mental Health Crisis
It's no wonder that a soulless economic and political system that disregards the well-being of its people produces chronic anxiety and despair.
We Need More American Muslims in Public Life
American Muslim concerns are American concerns. And like all Americans, we have a role to play in restoring and reviving our country.
All The Lebanese Politicians Who Have Resigned Since Explosion
More than 150 people have died after an explosion in the Lebanese capital of Beirut.
COVID-19 Vaccine Allegedly Given to Russian Billionaires, Country Denies It
Several Russian health officials have denied the allegation.
House Dem Says Lawmakers Should Consider Lifting Freeze on Congress Raises
Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) said Tuesday that lawmakers should consider reinstating cost-of-living adjustments for members of Congress, the last of which occurred in January 2009.
The Back-to-Work Bonus Is a Bad Idea. Do the Payroll Tax Holiday Instead
Outside Washington, the argument that the answer to the problems created by subsidizing unemployment lies in a program to subsidize re-employment would be met with silent stares—and justifiably so.
Coronavirus Treatments and Vaccines Will Only Work if They Are Affordable
Americans have good reason to be skeptical that Big Pharma will be our savior in this crisis—unless our fellow Republicans and Democrats in Congress intervene.
We Need a Recovery That Puts Workers First. And Yes, It's Urgent
Ordinary Americans—not corporations—need money now. What will it take for Republican leaders in Congress to feel "the urgency" and do their part?
Florida Sen. Rick Scott Says Americans Have Right to Worship No Matter What
He followed President Trump's lead Sunday, declaring all Americans have the right to "worship at a church service."
Congress Is Lost on Stimulus Mountain
As a Montanan and lifelong sportsman, I know what can happen when panic overrides common sense. And sadly, that's what I'm seeing from lawmakers in D.C.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Says China Trying to Exploit Division Within Europe
The European Union's foreign policy chief cautioned member states against allowing China to take advantage of diplomatic divisions between them in order to impose their "state-centric" stance.
Government Is Providing Insurance Today, Not Socialism Tomorrow
We must not let emergency coronavirus policies turn into socialism.
Yes, the Government Can Control the Cost of a Coronavirus Vaccine
The Trump administration is claiming it has no authority over drug prices, including the one every single American needs urgently. That's a lie.
Ohio GOP Governor Explains Why He Pulled Back Face Mask Requirement
Mike DeWine described the reasoning behind his decision to pull back on a previous mandate requiring customers and employees to wear face masks, as retail stores reopen across the state.
FDA Says Hand Sanitizers Should Be Made 'Unpalatable' to Prevent Ingestion
The government agency has also urged manufacturers to steer clear of false claims as more than 1,500 companies register to develop hand sanitizers.
'War Against COVID-19' Being Secretly Waged by Scientists and Billionaires
The assembled group—Scientists to Stop COVID-19—has reportedly worked behind-the-scenes in recent months, compiling a report containing some possible responses to the spreading infectious disease.
Protecting Doctors and Nurses Protects Us All. So Why Are We Holding Back?
There are health care workers across America, without symptoms or with mild ones, who can't get tests or enough masks, gowns and gloves. And it doesn't have to be this way.
The Coronavirus Crisis Is Proving We Need More Women Governors and Mayors
From Michigan's Gretchen Whitmer to Chicago's Lori Lightfoot, women are stepping up to lead the fight against COVID-19.
Trump Plan Seeks to Classify Counties by COVID-19 Risk
"My Administration is working to publish new guidelines for State and local policymakers to use in making decisions about maintaining, increasing, or relaxing social distancing," Trump's letter read.
Fukushima Radioactive Water Should Be Released Into the Sea: Experts
As space runs out at the plant, experts have urged the Japanese government to begin releasing filtered water from Fukushima into the sea or air.
Rising Dissatisfaction With Democracy 'Foreshadowed the Election of Trump'
A report from researchers at the University of Cambridge found a global rise in democratic "malaise." The subsequent rise in populism is "less a cause" and "more a symptom," they say.
EPA Clean Water Rule Rollback Threatens Drinking Water: Environmentalists
The Trump administration is set to announce its replacement for the Obama-era WOTUS rule. Environmentalists say it is "reckless and capricious."
#NancyPelosiFakeNews Trends After Speaker Says Iran Protests Are 'Students'
Twitter users accused Pelosi of defending the regime in Tehran, though she condemned its shooting down of a passenger airliner last week and its regional strategy.
Top Iranian Adviser to President: 'Sole Problem is Trump,' Not Americans
"We have ZERO problems with the American people...Our sole problem is Trump. In the event of war, it is he who will bear full responsibility," a top Iranian presidential adviser said on Twitter.
Republicans Try to Re-Define County Executive Duties After Democrat Elected
Incumbent Monroe County, New York county executive Adam Bello is the first Democrat to obtain the seat in 30 years. Now the Republican-controlled county legislature is allegedly seeking to limit his powers before he enters office.