Former Vice President Dick Cheney, who passed away at 84, spent his final years clashing openly with the Republican Party. Despite his role in shaping its modern form, Cheney denounced the party’s direction under Donald Trump. In an impactful 2022 television advertisement, he supported his daughter Liz Cheney’s bid for reelection. Her criticism of Trump […]
Democracy Dies in Darkness The role of secretary of defense has emerged as pivotal within President Donald Trump’s administration. This shift highlights the increasing influence of Pete Hegseth, who now appears as a significant figure among senior officials. By Emma Ashford, Foreign Policy Foreign Policy is a global affairs publication offering varied viewpoints on issues […]
Virginia’s Democratic Party is taking no chances in the upcoming election by nominating candidates for every single one of the 100 House districts. This action reflects a proactive strategy to strengthen their political influence throughout the state. On November 4, 2025, Abigail Spanberger, a Democratic candidate for governor of Virginia, connected with supporters in Lake […]
Child care costs are a significant concern for both Democratic and Republican voters. Recently elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani could offer a roadmap for other policymakers seeking solutions. On November 5, 2025, during a press conference in Queens, Mayor-Elect Mamdani outlined his vision for a more affordable New York City. Known for his […]
Former Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson has confirmed her involvement in a Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal investigation, as per a recent federal court document. The information surfaced in a September 24 court order where Hutchinson opposed a subpoena from the BBC. The broadcaster sought her testimony under oath, linked to a defamation lawsuit […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom has approved over 20 new bills aimed at challenging federal immigration practices in California. The legislation includes measures to prevent law enforcement from using electric shock gloves and face coverings at immigration enforcement actions. These bills are a response to tactics used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, such as facial concealment […]
Jack Smith Defends His Investigations Former special counsel Jack Smith faced questions from Republican senators during a Judiciary Committee hearing. Smith defended his probes into President Donald Trump’s election interference and classified documents. Tensions arose when Sen. Eric Schmitt accused Smith of lying about attending a basketball game. Upon clarification, Smith confirmed attending a different […]
Jack Smith Faces Senate Questions Former special counsel Jack Smith is under scrutiny by Senate members allied with President Trump. The questioning revolves around Smith’s investigations into former President Trump’s handling of classified materials and attempts to challenge the 2020 election results, leading up to the January 6 Capitol attack. Senator Chris Coons raised concerns […]
Jack Smith Faces Senate Allies Former special counsel Jack Smith is under scrutiny from Senate allies of President Donald Trump. They are questioning his handling of investigations into Trump’s management of classified documents and his efforts to influence the 2020 election results before the January 6 Capitol riot. Smith expressed concern that the firing of […]
Jack Smith Hearing Former special counsel Jack Smith faces scrutiny from Senate allies of the President. The focus is on his investigation into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents and allegations connected to efforts to overturn the 2020 election results before the January 6 Capitol attack. Trump’s AI Meeting Today, Trump engages tech […]