A new platform is providing Capitol Hill staffers with a way to anonymously rate and review members of Congress and their offices. ‘The Scoop,’ launched by Capitol CNCT on July 20, offers a verified platform for staffers to share their experiences anonymously. The idea was developed by former staffer David Tennent, who aims to modernize […]
Republican Support for Bernie Moreno Several Republican lawmakers have publicly supported Senator Bernie Moreno following his comments urging Representative Max Miller to exit the House of Representatives. These remarks emerged in the lead-up to the Wednesday ballot deadline in Ohio. Miller, a two-term congressman and former White House aide under President Trump, is embroiled in […]
In difficult times, a bit of light-heartedness can bring relief. On August 4, 2026, news surfaced about former Vice President Kamala Harris contemplating another presidential campaign. The initial reaction of many might have been surprise or hesitation when they heard about Kamala Harris’s potential bid for the presidency again. It’s likely that some people instinctively […]
The primary election in Michigan is one of this year’s most significant contests. Two Democratic candidates with stark policy differences are vying for a Senate seat, offering insight into the Democratic Party’s future direction. Candidates in the Spotlight The race is between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health official and progressive advocate, and Representative […]
During President Donald Trump’s second term, only one in three people arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had a prior criminal conviction. This finding is based on a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, which analyzed over a decade of ICE arrest data. The research highlights a significant […]
The House Ethics Committee advised on Monday that Representative Chuck Edwards, a Republican from North Carolina, receive censure for a pattern of misconduct involving two young female staff members in his office. Censure is a severe disciplinary action, though it does not remove a lawmaker from office. It serves as a formal public declaration of […]
Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Michigan, previously suggested allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses. He argued that denying them licenses amounts to discrimination. In a 2018 campaign interview, El-Sayed said, “We’ve got to make sure that in this state we are not discriminating against documentation status. Right now, if you’re […]
Todd Blanche, in seeking confirmation as attorney general, withdrew a $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating President Trump’s political allies. However, a contentious audit immunity plan for Trump, his sons, and the Trump Organization persists. This agreement remains under scrutiny despite new restrictions intended to satisfy Republican senators whose support Blanche needs. The audit immunity […]
Ohio’s senior Senator, Bernie Moreno, has made a public call for Representative Max Miller, his former son-in-law, to withdraw from his re-election campaign and resign from office. Senator Moreno described Miller as ‘a danger to my daughter’, Emily. The situation has been complicated by allegations and contentious divorce proceedings involving Miller and Emily Moreno. Lisa […]
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche successfully navigated a significant challenge in his quest to become the permanent head of the Department of Justice. He managed to secure an agreement with two Republican senators who had previously expressed intentions to block his nomination. Blanche’s commitment involved formally stating the DOJ’s decision to terminate a $1.8 billion […]