Washington Examiner Magazine Managing Editor David Mark and Commentary Writer Tiana Lowe Doescher break down the 2024 Senate map, Republican defenses, and Democrats‘ possible vulnerabilities, as well as the effect of controversial nominees and the possible crossover votes that could shape the upcoming election.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) expressed frustration over the Democratic Party‘s aging leadership and complained that the party is “stuck in our old ways.” The House Democratic caucus’ selection of Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA) over Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) to be the ranking member on the House Oversight Committee was the most recent example of the […]
Former soccer star Mikheil Kavelashvili was sworn in as Georgia’s new president on Sunday, stepping into a largely ceremonial role as the nation grapples with widespread protests and accusations of electoral fraud. Outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili, a pro-European Union leader, has refused to concede legitimacy to her successor. Addressing supporters outside the presidential palace in Tbilisi, Zourabichvili declared […]
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) suggested that her Democratic Party should stick to its principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. As corporations and universities phase out their DEI initiatives and transition to reviewing candidates based on merit instead of race, Beatty suggested her potential role as Democratic National Committee vice chairwoman would feature a return to […]
Former presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN) believes the Democratic Party needs a “comprehensive turnaround” after decisive losses in last month’s elections. Phillips had launched a primary challenge against President Joe Biden over concerns about his electability due to his age, and the outgoing congressman was critical of party leadership for sticking with the president. […]
A slew of power players revoked their allegiance to Democrats or offered scathing rebukes to party elders during the 2024 election cycle. Citing dissatisfaction over the Left’s stance on war, immigration, gender ideology, and more, several prominent Democrats made waves for defying their party about President-elect Donald Trump during a political cycle like none other. […]
The United States population grew by 1% from 2023 to 2024, sending the population north of 340 million. International migration played a central role in the population increase, with newcomers spread across all states and the District of Columbia. But when it comes to internal migration, the biggest beneficiary was the South, which received more […]
Washington Examiner Economics Reporter Zach Halaschak joins Executive Magazine Editor Jim Antle to discuss the latest on interest rates, President Joe Biden’s support for a major policy change, and the challenges of renewing President-elect Donald Trump’s tax cuts under a new Congress, as well as why the path to tax reform is more complicated than […]
Pete Hegseth is best known for his time at Fox News, but to dismiss the U.S. Army national guardsman as nothing more than a TV host would be misleading. President-elect Donald Trump selected Hegseth to be the next secretary of defense, and while his confirmation in the Senate is far from guaranteed, given questions about his qualifications, […]
Republicans secured a trifecta in the 2024 elections, winning control of the White House, House and Senate, but that doesn’t mean Senators are going to rest on their laurels, with the groundwork already being laid for 2026. In November 2026, there will be at least 35 Senate seats up for election, which includes a special […]