National Politics
The Supreme Court’s Political Role and Public Perception
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan recently testified during a hearing on Capitol Hill. This invites reflection on the Court’s dual role as both a legal and political institution. Political scientist Robert
Calls for Investigation into FCC Members over Gala Tickets
Two watchdog groups have called for an investigation into Federal Communications Commission (FCC) members. They aim to determine if ethics violations occurred when members accepted luxury gala tickets from Paramount. The company sought government approval
Democrats Seek Changes Amidst Low Ratings for Ocasio-Cortez
A recent national poll indicates that a majority of Democrats wish for extensive changes within their party. However, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a well-known progressive leader, faces low favorability ratings, complicating her potential role as a
Senate Judiciary Committee Examines Blanche’s Confirmation Amid Fund Termination
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15, 2026, during his confirmation process in Washington. Blanche issued an order on Sunday terminating a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” linked to
Acting AG Todd Blanche Terminates Trump’s $1.8 Billion Compensation Fund
Late Sunday, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche officially ended President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” intended to benefit his political allies. This decision comes after prolonged negotiations with two Republican senators who delayed Blanche’s
Acting Attorney General Moves Closer to Senate Confirmation
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche advanced toward Senate confirmation on Sunday. He officially withdrew a contentious $1.8 billion called the “anti-weaponization fund.” This decision refines tax protections in President Donald Trump’s IRS settlement. A spokeswoman
Trailblazing Texas Republican Kay Granger Passes Away at 83
Kay Granger, a notable Republican from Texas, left a significant mark on American politics. She broke barriers as the first female mayor of Fort Worth and furthered her influence during 28 years in Congress. Her
Bipartisan Bill Proposed to Limit Executive Influence in Federal Grants
A newly introduced bipartisan spending bill aims to restrict executive control over the distribution of federal grants. The bill, backed by GOP leaders, seeks to prevent the current administration from expanding its authority over the
Senators Propose Short-Term Funding Bill to Avoid Shutdown
Key senators have introduced a short-term spending bill designed to prevent a government shutdown. This measure aims to maintain funding for federal agencies beyond the midterm elections, extending into early December. The Senate plans to
Rep. Marcy Kaptur Hospitalized After Car Accident
Rep. Marcy Kaptur, an 80-year-old Democrat from Ohio, was involved in a car accident on her way to a church service near Toledo. Her office released a statement confirming that she sustained non-life-threatening injuries. She