Trump’s Appeal and Perceived Disconnect President Trump recently engaged with reporters and boarded Air Force One. Meanwhile, in North Carolina, swing voters expressed frustration regarding his leadership and the economic state. Yet, they’re hesitant to fully abandon his party as midterm elections draw near. NPR monitored focus groups with twelve voters, organized by Engagious and...
A Senate subcommittee held a hearing on Wednesday, questioning sports betting industry officials. The focus was on recent cheating scandals, marketing tactics, and regulatory issues within the industry. U.S. lawmakers interrogated representatives from sportsbook and prediction market companies. They explored aggressive marketing tactics and recent cheating allegations, highlighting the risks associated with legalized gambling. The...
By May 20, 2026 / 7:12 PM EDT / CBS News A Republican lawyer closely allied with Ed Martin, the U.S. pardon attorney, has submitted a request to the Justice Department to join a panel responsible for dispensing over $1.7 billion. This fund aims to provide compensation to individuals claiming they were victims of legal...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A recent AP-NORC poll reveals shifts in Republican support for President Donald Trump, particularly in his economic policies. About 60% of Republicans approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, a decrease from 80% before the conflict with Iran began. Despite economic dissatisfaction, Republicans largely continue to back Trump. Gasoline prices have increased...
On Wednesday, a federal judge mandated that White House staff and President Trump’s advisors comply with a law necessitating the preservation of certain presidential records. U.S. District Judge John Bates issued a 54-page decision, granting a preliminary injunction that requires most White House employees to preserve records under the Presidential Records Act. The Presidential Records...
In a discussion about the ongoing conflict with Iran, a former high-ranking U.S. military officer mentioned a surprising point: the UAE and other Middle East allies are better protected by U.S. air defense systems from Iran’s Shahed Drones than the state of Florida is. Florida’s vulnerability relates to its proximity to Cuba, a country currently...
Barney Frank’s entry into politics began after he left Harvard. He took a position as chief of staff for Democratic Boston Mayor Kevin White from 1968 to 1971. This period was marked by significant racial unrest in the city. Later, Frank worked as a staff assistant in the office of Representative Michael F. Harrington, who...
As the Democratic presidential candidates prepare for the 2028 elections, they are focusing their efforts on the Southern United States, a region historically influential in selecting the party’s nominees due to its significant Black voter base. Political Visits to the South Prominent figures such as Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from...
A federal judge in Washington issued a ruling on Wednesday mandating compliance with the Presidential Records Act. This decision challenges the Trump administration’s attempts to dilute a recordkeeping law from the Watergate era, which safeguards materials connected to a president’s tenure. The order reinforces the significance of maintaining comprehensive records for historical and accountability purposes....
President Donald Trump has established a political faction deeply loyal to him. This loyalty persists even as his executive decisions provoke widespread public dissatisfaction. Such dynamics have resulted in a dilemma where his influence is strong within his base but fragile outside it. Despite declining approval ratings among the general populace, as indicated by multiple...