As Congress embarks on its August recess, the period has drawn criticism due to perceived dysfunction. Concerns focus on the aging leadership and persistent partisan gridlock. Observations from various quarters echo frustration: “What are we doing here?” This sentiment underscores the broader discontent with current legislative processes. The aging leadership of Congress has become a...
As America celebrates its 250th year, the nation finds itself entangled in conflicting populist ideologies. These movements propose contrasting solutions for the country’s issues, yet converge on a common belief: the current system is unfair. Populism in the United States has emerged on both ends of the political spectrum. On the right, the MAGA movement...
The recent World Cup events have captivated the nation, providing a backdrop for both excitement and controversy. An overlooked incident involved one of President Trump’s retweets that made headlines not for its content but for its timing and implications. This retweet, not immediately noticed due to the World Cup fervor, carried strong sentiments. The issue...
Melat Kiros, a socialist candidate from Colorado, recently encouraged more individuals with ties to the ‘global south’ to run for public office. By challenging the ‘exploitative and extractive’ nature of the United States, Kiros hopes to bring about change. Speaking at the Wa’Ela Tigrai event in Denver, she discussed her congressional campaign, which gained momentum...
Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., has requested that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) review the broadcast choices of ABC, NBC, and CBS. This request followed the networks’ decision either not to air live or to cut away from President Donald Trump’s address on July 16. In a letter obtained by Fox News Digital, Carter asked FCC...
President Donald Trump delivered a primetime speech urging the Senate to pass the SAVE America Act. Despite his efforts, the speech did not change the existing dynamics among Republican senators. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas expressed skepticism regarding the speech’s impact. He stated that the speech failed to push the Republican-controlled Senate towards passing the...
The federal government has experienced shutdowns, both complete and partial, for nearly half of the current fiscal year. This situation, once rare, has now become commonplace. The question arises: does the frequency of these shutdowns make a difference? A government shutdown occurs when Congress fails to pass its 12 appropriations bills as required by law...
On July 20, 2026, a significant political discussion took place on PBS News. Tamara Keith from NPR and Jasmine Wright from NOTUS joined Amna Nawaz to explore current political events. A key focus was the primary elections in Arizona, where Republican candidates are vying for a chance to oppose the current Democratic governor. In another...
Over 1,000 banknotes and coins worldwide display the image of a king or queen. Now, the U.S. joins in by featuring a living president, Donald Trump, on a new $1 coin. This move is confirmed by the U.S. Mint and the Treasury Department. President Trump, who returned to office in 2025, has since become a...
The excitement surrounding the World Cup in the past month and a half has captivated the nation. Amid this fervor, a retweet from President Trump surprisingly went largely unnoticed by the public. In today’s media environment, presidential tweets can sometimes alarm people without much reaction. This particular instance, however, appeared especially disturbing. President Trump, along...