August 7, 2026

Reflections from Gettysburg: Understanding Beliefs in Politics

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 […]

August 7, 2026

Trump Administration Seeks To Challenge California’s Coastal Management Authority

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 […]

August 7, 2026

Chinese Influence Tactics Evolve Amid AI Infrastructure Debates

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 […]

August 7, 2026

St. Paul City Attorney’s Decision Spurs Bipartisan Legislative Action

Church Protest Controversy Two prominent figures, Pastor Jonathan Parnell and attorney Doug Wardlow, expressed their views on ‘Saturday in America’ about the decision made by St. Paul’s city attorney. The attorney chose not to prosecute anti-ICE protesters who disrupted Cities Church in January, labeling their conduct as a ‘peaceful protest.’ Bipartisan Legislative Effort A notable […]

August 7, 2026

Trump’s Influence Tested in Tennessee Primaries

President Donald Trump’s influence among Republican voters faced a challenge in Tennessee as the state’s primaries unfolded Thursday. The newly redrawn congressional map aims to bolster Republican chances of expanding their majority in the U.S. House this fall. In the Republican House primaries, the results were mixed for Trump. State Sen. Brent Taylor, supported by […]

August 7, 2026

Trump and O’Donnell: A Renewed Feud Amid Health Speculations

President Donald Trump has revived his long-standing conflict with comedian Rosie O’Donnell by sharing an AI-generated image mocking her. This comes shortly after O’Donnell commented on Trump’s alleged health issues. Trump posted the image on his Truth Social account early Friday. The AI picture depicts O’Donnell in a medical setting, with a Trump lookalike holding […]

August 7, 2026

Trump’s Renewed Effort to Limit Birthright Citizenship

President Donald Trump has announced plans to once again limit the scope of birthright citizenship in the United States. This follows a previous attempt that was rejected by the Supreme Court. Trump’s new strategy involves two executive actions focused on immigration. The first action aims to restrict automatic citizenship to certain groups. It specifically targets […]

August 7, 2026

Democratic Lawmakers Accuse Republicans of Targeting Social Security

A cohort of Democratic lawmakers has charged Republicans with paving the way for significant cuts to Social Security. They also claim that Republicans are undermining benefits and services for millions of Americans in four distinct ways. Claims Against Republicans A letter spearheaded by Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren was sent on Tuesday. It was addressed to […]

August 7, 2026

Potential Increase in Immigration Costs for H-1B Visa Renewals

Some of the largest companies using the H-1B visa program in the United States may face increased immigration costs. This comes under a potential rule from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This rule aims to extend the existing $4,000 fee to more renewal petitions, not just initial filings. The regulation does not introduce a […]

August 7, 2026

Ohio Congressional Race: Max Miller Faces Challenges Amid Controversy

Ohio Congressman Max Miller is confronting a challenging political landscape as a recent poll indicates he is trailing Democratic opponent Brian Poindexter by a significant margin. Miller has been under scrutiny due to allegations of domestic abuse, which he has consistently denied. The accusations have raised concerns within the Republican Party about the security of […]