Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to outfit its officers with body cameras in the coming months. However, the agency’s policy gives it significant control over which footage becomes public. Releases must align with the agency’s ‘best interests.’ ICE announced that by the end of September, field officers nationwide will wear body cameras. This decision […]
Governor Patrick Morrisey has initiated a listening tour focused on drinking water concerns in Southern West Virginia. The tour is expected to address issues affecting residents’ access to clean water. The tour, announced in Huntington alongside Marshall University’s President Brad Smith, will cover four counties over two days. The announcement came with minimal notice. West […]
As president of the United States, considering the long-term consequences before engaging in war is crucial. President Donald Trump, however, is known for his impulsive decision-making, as noted by Peter Baker in the New York Times. Trump believed a conflict with Iran would be brief, dismissing concerns from critics about a prolonged war. The conflict […]
Senator Lisa Murkowski, Republican from Alaska, declared her opposition to President Trump’s Attorney General nominee, Todd Blanche. This opposition narrows Blanche’s confirmation path. During a statement on platform X, Murkowski emphasized the need for an Attorney General capable of countering the administration’s overreaches. Murkowski expressed doubts about Blanche’s ability to act independently. She criticized the […]
Senator Lisa Murkowski, a Republican from Alaska, has announced her decision not to support the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. This decision creates an additional hurdle in Blanche’s already difficult confirmation process. Murkowski’s choice comes despite significant lobbying, including a visit to Alaska by Blanche himself. Her lack of support places increased pressure […]
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney disclosed that trade discussions with the United States entered a difficult phase after President Donald Trump criticized Canada and its leadership. Trump also threatened further tariff extensions, heightening tensions between the two countries. Carney affirmed Canada’s ongoing involvement in the negotiations, emphasizing that the talks are crucial for safeguarding Canadian […]
President Donald Trump’s endorsements hold significant weight in the Republican Party during the 2026 election cycle. These endorsements have been instrumental in helping many candidates secure wins in GOP primaries. However, recent events have shaken this winning streak. Ogles’ Unexpected Defeat Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee lost the Republican primary for the newly redrawn 5th […]
At sunset on the Gettysburg Battlefield, a Union cannon points toward the site where Confederate troops initiated Pickett’s Charge in July 1863 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This battle marked a pivotal moment in the Civil War, symbolizing a crucial turning point for the Union. For subscribers who usually expect the Whole Hog Politics newsletter, there’s none […]
For several months, the Trump administration aimed to reshape the California coast by introducing large-scale projects. These included desalination plants, floating nuclear reactors, more rocket launches, and expanded offshore oil drilling. A key obstacle to these plans is the Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA). This federal law grants coastal states like California the right to […]
On June 11, 2026, Alexandra Crawford stood outside a planning commission meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, holding a sign. The meeting was set to consider a new ordinance to regulate data centers. These centers are becoming a focus in the race for artificial intelligence, competing not only in semiconductors, models, and talent, but also in electricity […]