President Donald Trump, in just under one year, has already matched the number of countries he bombed across the entirety of his first term. In 2025, the U.S. struck land targets in seven countries: Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen. Some of these campaigns, specifically those in Iraq, Somalia, Syria, and Yemen, maintained […]
The House has been out of session for two weeks, and it was clearly time for the holidays after the last few months exposed fault lines within both parties. However, it will not be smooth sailing when lawmakers return on Tuesday. The most important legislative item will be yet another government funding deadline, with nine […]
Former President Ronald Reagan often quipped that the nine most terrifying words in the English language were, “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani finds these words promising, even exhilarating. “I was elected as a democratic socialist, and I will govern as a democratic socialist,” Mamdani said outside […]
February 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 27 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of a month, though February’s payment will go out on Jan. 30. When the first of a month falls on a weekend or holiday, the former being the […]
In the face of one of the most polarizing moments in U.S. history, one measurement that offers insight into specific frustrations the public has is their trust in the government. In 2025, President Donald Trump’s first year of his second term, the level of trust Americans have in their government to do what they believe […]
President Donald Trump, his White House, and their allies are pushing back against speculation about Trump’s health as he tries to portray his strength as a leader rather than a lame-duck commander in chief. Trump surprised the Wall Street Journal this week when he personally responded to the news outlet’s request for comment regarding a […]
After former Vice President Kamala Harris dominated news cycles with her book, 107 Days, more politicians will release books in 2026. The new year is expected to see a range of books from politicians ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and the 2028 presidential cycle, covering various topics. Some of these authors have expressed interest […]
President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. military “captured” Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro after a special forces military operation in Caracas. “The United States of America has successfully carried out a large scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolas Maduro, who has been, along with his wife, captured and flown out of the Country. […]
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has accused the U.S. of conducting a military operation in the capital, after military aircraft were seen over Caracas as explosions rocked the capital. Maduro declared a state of emergency in response. “People to the streets!” the statement said. “The Bolivarian Government calls on all social and political forces in the […]
Brandishing their national security backgrounds, moderate viewpoints, and focus on kitchen table matters, Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ), and Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) have secured big electoral wins since their first days in the House together. Former Rep. Elaine Luria, with momentum from the successes of her previous House squad, expressed hope […]
