President Trump on Monday nominated Kari Lake to serve as the US ambassador to Jamaica following her tumultuous tenure at the helm of the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM). …
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By Barrett’s own definition, the Supreme Court is full of partisan hacks
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Republican-appointed super-majority has flatly failed the test.
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Schumer: Democrats will make stand against $1 billion White House ballroom
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSenate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is rallying fellow Democrats in a new “Dear Colleague” letter for a battle royale on the Senate floor over $1 billion in proposed funding …
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The remains of a US soldier who went missing in Morocco were recovered on Saturday from the Atlantic Ocean. The deceased service member was identified as 1st Lt. Kendrick Lamont …
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While congressional Republicans have coalesced around a plan to fund immigration enforcement, there are plenty more intraparty battles that will make for rocky legislating for the summer. At the crux …
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Waltz says US pushing for UN resolution on Iranian actions in Strait of Hormuz
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesU.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Mike Waltz on Sunday reiterated his push for the international coalition’s security council to pass a resolution condemning the Iranian government’s restrictions on …
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Ocasio-Cortez warns against associating with Greene, calling her a ‘proven bigot’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Friday warned Democrats against forming alliances with former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), accusing the former lawmaker of being a “proven bigot.” A student at …
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Poll: 72 percent say there’s too much money in American politics
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA new poll shows that a large majority of Americans say they think there is too much money in U.S. politics. Politico released a poll on Saturday showing that 72 …
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Trump legal attack on Southern Poverty Law Center stirs fears for nonprofits
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration has launched a legal attack on the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), raising questions about the future of other nonprofits at odds with the president. The center …
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Gulf crisis weakens Trump’s hand in his coming talks with Xi
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAs the May 14-15 summit between President Trump and Xi Jinping approaches, the U.S. is racing to freeze the Iran crisis before it weakens their hand at the table, while …