National Politics
The Office of Strategic Capital and Its Impact on U.S. Defense
During the United Nations General Assembly in New York, I participated in an event by The David Network focused on the Pentagon’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) and its role. The David Network is a
CNN and Other Outlets Seek Legal Intervention Against White House Ban
In Washington, amidst the press area at the White House, a logo for CNN was visible on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Recently, three news outlets—CNN, MS NOW, and Politico—have turned to a federal court to
Vandalism at Sen. Susan Collins’ Maine Office Sparks Reactions
Republican Senator Susan Collins’ office in Biddeford, Maine faced vandalism last Monday. The entry doors of the office were defaced with the words “Trump Whore.” This act prompted Collins’ Democratic challenger, Troy Jackson, to publicly
Attorney General Faces Criticism Over Political Activities
The nation’s leading federal law official is under scrutiny for recent political engagements. With only five weeks remaining until the midterm elections, Attorney General Todd Blanche’s actions have raised concerns among some experts about maintaining
Federal Judge Blocks Withholding of Anti-Terrorism Funds
The Trump administration attempted to limit counterterrorism funding for local governments not verifying voter citizenship status. On Monday, a federal judge prevented the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from enforcing this approach. FEMA had proposed
Zohran Mamdani’s Child Care Proposals May Influence Future Policies
New York Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani presented child care plans garnering attention from both Democratic and Republican voters, who view child care costs as a significant issue. Elected on November 4, 2025, Mamdani is a 34-year-old
Debate Over Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Ads Ahead of Midterms
Controversy Surrounding Trump Advertisements President Donald Trump’s public advertisements funded by taxpayers ahead of the midterm elections have sparked criticism from some Republicans. The White House aired three advertisements highlighting Trump’s policies. One features Trump
Controversy Over AI-Generated White House Party Video
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino faced criticism after sharing an AI-created video depicting a fictional after-party following a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping. The video showed Scavino spraying champagne while
Controversy Surrounds Pro-Trump Ads Funded by U.S. Government
Recent reports indicate that three television ads promoting former President Donald Trump have been aired with a “Paid for by the U.S. Government” disclaimer. These ads have sparked debate over the use of taxpayer money
The Imitation Game: States and Execution Methods
In the United States, states often look to each other when considering new policies. Political scientist David Schultz argues that this imitation sometimes leads to successful policies, but more often it results in failures. States