Donald Trump Convicted in Hush Money Case: A Historic Verdict
On May 30, 4, former President Donald J. Trump was found guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records by a Manhattan jury. This conviction marks the first…
White House Asserts Executive Privilege Over Biden Interview Tapes
President Biden has exercised executive privilege to withhold audio and video recordings from the special counsel investigation led by Robert Hur. This investigation focused on Biden’s handling of classified documents.…
Questioning the Vote: The GOP’s Approach to Election Results
As the presidential election approaches, fewer than six months away, key members of the Republican Party have not committed to accepting the results if they do not win. This stance…
How Rupert Murdoch Saved Speaker Johnson
Rupert Murdoch, a prominent figure in the right-wing media, has recently shown his significant influence within the Republican Party, despite not being very public about it. His media empire, which…
The Legacy of Kent State and Modern Campus Activism
When Roseann “Chic” Canfora first arrived at Ohio’s Kent State University in 1968, she often found herself being handed anti-war flyers, which she initially discarded without much thought. The Vietnam…
Democrats Vow to Uphold Speaker Johnson Amidst Internal Challenges
House Democratic leaders have stated their willingness to support House Speaker Mike Johnson amidst potential challenges from within his own party. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, along with Caucus Chair…
How Speaker Johnson Navigated the Ukraine Funding Dilemma
In his seven months as Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson has faced a multitude of challenges, navigating the complex and often opposing demands of his party members. Balancing Act…
Bipartisan Support Paves the Way for Crucial Foreign Aid Package
On Friday, the House of Representatives made critical progress on a significant financial aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and other allies of the United States. This decision came about thanks…
Tensions Mount Against House Speaker Johnson
In the House of Representatives, there has been a growing movement among some Republican members to remove House Speaker Mike Johnson from his position. This movement has gained additional momentum…
A Race Against Time to Stop a Government Shutdown
On Friday the House of Representatives passed a massive $1.2 trillion spending package, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. This critical decision means that the Senate is now on a tight…