(The Center Square) – Republican politicians say President-elect Donald Trump’s win in battleground Georgia is a clear message, and they encourage him to take swift action on issues like immigration. Not only did Trump win in the state, but Republicans also maintained control of the state House of Representatives and Senate. In the 14 U.S. House […]
(The Center Square) – A federal judge in East St. Louis found Illinois’ gun and magazine ban is unconstitutional and enjoined the state from enforcement, but stayed the ruling for 30 days for the state to appeal. “[The Protect Illinois Communities Act] is an unconstitutional affront to the Second Amendment and must be enjoined,” federal Judge […]
(The Center Square) – The Discovery Institute will soon unveil its policy plan that recommends “treatment-first” solutions to addressing the homelessness crisis in Seattle. The organization recommends the following immediate actions for King County and Seattle to implement: The policy plan broadly centers on a treatment-first approach. That contrasts King County and Seattle’s current housing-first […]
(The Center Square) – Alexis Mercedes Rinck has won the race to serve on the Seattle City Council’s District 8 citywide position, having garnered 58% of votes as of Friday Rinck will be the second progressive Democrat on the current Seattle City Council, alongside Councilmember Tammy Morales. Prior to this year, the previous city council was […]
(The Center Square) – Democrats flipped two Wisconsin Senate seats and filled another empty seat, something Republican leaders blamed on gerrymandered maps. Gov. Tony Evers’ campaign said the opposite, that voters were finally relieved of “undemocratic, gerrymandered” maps that were used previously. “Republican lawmakers can no longer ignore the will of the people,” Evers’ campaign […]
(The Center Square) – Numerous firearms were confiscated at the southern border in Arizona last Friday. United States Customs and Border Protection announced that Area Port of San Luis officials seized “high-powered assault weapons” from a 28-year-old American citizen crossing the border through the legal port of entry. “Preventing the smuggling of these weapons into Mexico […]
Michael Reagan, the oldest son of former President Ronald Reagan, called the current hostility between political parties “sad,” adding that his father’s biopic film is a “history lesson” on the importance of congeniality. The biopic film Reagan details the life of the late president, journeying from his small-town roots to Hollywood before going toe-to-toe with […]
Susie Wiles, President-elect Donald Trump‘s incoming chief of staff, is viewed by Republicans as a steady hand to start the second administration smoothly and bring about calm that often evaded his first term. The former president called Wiles “tough, smart, innovative” in his statement Thursday announcing her new role, while Republicans across the spectrum championed her […]
Vice President Kamala Harris‘s concession speech positioned her to help lead Democrats out of the political wilderness they find themselves in after President-elect Donald Trump dismantled the party with his dominance in Tuesday’s election. But some Democrats are ready to follow Harris’s advice and turn the page on President Joe Biden, the vice president, and […]
House and Senate Republicans face a consequential week for the future of the party as they return to Congress fresh off winning the White House, flipping the Senate, and likely keeping the House. GOP leadership elections in both chambers will chart a course for how Republicans will seek to work with President-elect Donald Trump on […]
