The co-hosts of the liberal political podcast “Pod Save America” described how the Democratic Party is currently enduring one of the worst crises in its history during the Friday episode of their show. Co-hosts Jon Favreau and Dan Pfeiffer broke down new polling numbers revealing that the party has lost …
Read More »I feared what Hurricane Helene had done to our community. One year later, we have hope
It’s been almost a year since Hurricane Helene reshaped Western North Carolina and Southern Appalachia.But as a native of that region, I remember it like it was yesterday: the reports of catastrophic flooding, thousands of mudslides, and infrastructure failures—from interstate closures to cell towers being offline. Four days after the …
Read More »Jordan creeps ahead of Scalise in public House GOP support before speaker vote Wednesday
House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is currently leading Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., in public endorsements in what’s still a tight race for the next House speaker. Jordan and Scalise are the only two formally declared candidates in the race. House Republicans are huddling behind closed doors on Monday …
Read More »The least Merry Christmas? Kevin McCarthy’s rough 2023
Christmastime is a season of joy and merriment for Americans across the country. However, everyone has their own Grinch waiting to put a damper on their holiday. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has a unique one following him this holiday season after his historic ouster from the speakership in …
Read More »Trump floats holding Republican National Convention before midterm elections
President Donald Trump is considering holding a Republican National Convention ahead of the midterm elections, he announced Thursday. Trump did not offer any details about where the convention would take place, or what would happen there, but he touted various statistics that have been beneficial for the Republican Party this …
Read More »CBS host asks Kevin McCarthy whether Republicans need to 'reflect' on their rhetoric after Kirk assassination
“CBS Mornings” co-host Nate Burleson asked former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy Thursday whether he felt Republicans need to “reflect” on their rhetoric after the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Kirk, a husband and father of two, was tragically killed by a gunshot to the neck while speaking at a …
Read More »Trump honors Charlie Kirk's legacy and describes him as a 'martyr for American freedom'
President Donald Trump praised Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s legacy Sunday, calling him a “martyr for American freedom.” “I know I speak for everyone here today when I say that none of us will ever forget Charlie Kirk, and neither will history,” Trump said to the tens of thousands …
Read More »Trump flips his shutdown approach, leaving Congress to take the heat
This government shutdown isn’t President Donald Trump’s first rodeo navigating a lapse in government funding — but this time, the focus is less on the White House as all eyes are locked on Congress and its budget impasse. While the 35-day shutdown during Trump’s first term centered around the president’s …
Read More »House committee withdraws James Comey subpoena for Jeffrey Epstein testimony
The House Oversight Committee has dropped its subpoena for former FBI Director James Comey, after he said he had no knowledge relevant to the panel’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, The Hill reported, citing a letter Comey sent to the committee. In the Oct. 1 letter sent to Committee Chair James …
Read More »Meet the 3 senators who broke with Democrats to support a bill to keep government open
Three senators — Democrats Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada and John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, along with Independent Angus King of Maine — broke ranks Tuesday night to side with Republicans on a GOP spending bill that would have kept the government open. And now, they’re facing heat for it. While …
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