In the wake of a prolonged federal government shutdown, political analysts across the ideological spectrum have been examining how and why congressional leaders finally agreed to a compromise. What appears, on the surface, to be a sudden shift in tone by Democratic lawmakers has raised significant debate about political strategy, public perception, and the realities … Read more
A New York Post editorial board piece published on Tuesday noted that rank-and-file Democrats are largely dispirited and frustrated after a lengthy shutdown failed to win concessions from majority Republicans on issues important to their party. “Democrats pointlessly kept the government shut down for 41 days (and still counting!), purely to satisfy their squalling left … Read more
After Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral election—making him the city’s first Muslim and first South Asian mayor-elect—Republican leaders in Washington, D.C., signaled plans to try to block him from taking office. President Donald Trump has accused the 34-year-old Ugandan-born politician of being a communist, after previously warning that he would withhold … Read more
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told Newsmax on Monday that once the government shutdown ends, House Republicans are readying ideas to tackle rising healthcare costs. The House on Sept. 19 passed a clean continuing resolution 217-212 that would fund the federal government through Nov. 21, but the measure quickly stalled in the Senate amid a broader … Read more
Just moments after securing his victory to become New York City’s next mayor, Zohran Mamdani turned his attention to a new target — the president of the United States. During his Tuesday evening victory speech, Mamdani looked into the cameras and said to the president, a native New Yorker: “So Donald Trump, since I know … Read more
In an era dominated by social media, political interpretation often moves faster than verified facts. That reality was on full display this week as a series of messages from a popular data-driven political commentator on X, known as @DataRepublican, ignited heated discussions about communication practices inside the federal government during the transition between administrations. The … Read more
A New York City nonprofit organization that assists migrants is facing intense public scrutiny after an undercover video circulated online this week, raising concerns about whether staff members provided inappropriate voter-related guidance to an individual posing as a non-citizen. The footage, published by O’Keefe Media Group (OMG), rapidly sparked debate across local and national political … Read more
In a political era defined by polarization, loyalty tests, and constant public scrutiny, moments of vulnerability from sitting elected officials are rare. Rarer still are moments of vulnerability paired with self-reflection and public accountability. That is part of why Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has recently drawn national attention, not for a legislative announcement or … Read more
As the turbulent political atmosphere in Washington continues to churn, President Donald Trump made a sweeping and highly consequential move this weekend: he issued a broad series of presidential pardons to dozens of individuals who had faced legal scrutiny, indictments, or convictions connected to investigations conducted during the Biden administration. The timing alone — amid … Read more
Deputy White House Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller issued a direct warning Thursday night to Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and other state officials, saying they could face federal prosecution — including “seditious conspiracy” charges — if they interfere with ICE operations. Miller appeared on Fox News’ America Reports to respond to Pritzker’s ongoing … Read more