Category: Politics

Just before Veterans Day, former President Barack Obama unexpectedly greeted a flight of veterans in Washington, D.C., highlighting the nation’s growing appreciation for military service. Many Korean and Vietnam War veterans arrived on a Midwest “honor flight” for the event. President Obama welcomed everyone as the plane landed. Veterans gasped and shouted “What!” ”, making…

In an angry monologue, Jon Stewart chastised Senate Democrats and Republicans for reopening the government without healthcare subsidies. Eight Democrats backed Republicans on the funding bill despite vowing to block any deal without ACA tax credits. Stewart called the result “a world-class collapse,” saying Democrats lost bargaining power after election gains. Stewart noted that the…

Scott Presler, a conservative grassroots organizer, advised former President Donald J. Trump and Republican Party leadership to use all voting methods in the 2026 midterms Presler warned that unless the GOP expands voter outreach, it risks losing its House majority and reviving impeachment proceedings after Democrats won several key state and local races. Republican voter…

YouGov says younger Americans prefer Donald Trump Jr. This could make him important in the 2028 GOP presidential race. Trump Jr. receives more votes from 18–29 and 30–44-year-olds. Changes GOP youth support. The poll found 25% of right-leaning Republicans and independents under 30 want Trump Jr. as the GOP’s 2028 nominee. This is up significantly…

President Donald Trump recently unveiled a bold proposal to distribute a minimum of $2,000 per person to most Americans, funded by the revenue the U.S. government claims to collect from tariffs. He stated that high-income earners would be excluded. In a post on his social platform, Trump wrote that people opposing tariffs are “fools” and…

Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, told reporters that Republicans are working on a big health-care system overhaul, but he did not specify what it would look like. He stated that Congress and White House officials “have lots of great ideas,” but are purposely concealing their approach. He added…

On Monday, President Donald Trump chastised air traffic controllers, asking them to return to work immediately and threatening repercussions for any who don’t. His statement came as the national aviation system is under unprecedented stress from personnel shortages and unpaid vital employees. Trump declared on social media, “All Air Traffic Controllers must get back to…

On Monday, New Jersey’s 12th congressional district’s Bonnie Watson Coleman startled everyone by announcing she will not run for reelection and retire. Watson Coleman became the first Black woman elected to the NJ House at 80. Before that, she was state assemblywoman. Her choice is unusual in New Jersey’s most Democratic district. Before joining the…

Conservative supporters were furious when Texas Senator John Cornyn arrived last to a crucial Senate vote late Sunday night, escalating tensions ahead of his 2026 re-election bid. Cornyn provided the 60th vote to end the federal government shutdown, but his delayed arrival enthralled Republicans and political watchers. The senator was late due to travel complications…

Democratic state Mikie Sherrill won decisively amid initial doubts. A moderate Democrat with military and prosecutorial experience, Sherrill ran for NJ governor in late 2024. Jack Ciattarelli, her Republican opponent, made this one of the state’s most keenly watched governor campaigns after a strong 2021 challenge. He advocated centrist policy, stable government, and cross-party appeal….