House on alert as Democrats express frustration over shutdown agreement
It’s Monday. Quite a bit has transpired since we last connected. The government might be on the verge of reopening soon. But first, there are some steps to take. Let’s dive in. In today’s update: • Late-night Senate deal aimed at reopening the government. • Johnson urges House members to head back to D.C. • […]
Supreme Court declines to review the disqualification of a pro-Trump lawyer in the Dominion case
The Supreme Court opted not to take up the case involving the disbarment of an attorney related to a defamation lawsuit filed by Dominion Voting Systems. The lawsuit originated after allegations that Dominion had illegally accessed voting machines post-2020 election. Attorney Stephanie Lambert, based in Michigan, had represented Patrick Byrne, the founder of Overstock.com, in […]
Health care costs are increasing — yet we’re overlooking the true issue.
As millions of Americans receive their health insurance premium notices for 2026, many are likely to feel a sense of sticker shock. The average out-of-pocket premiums are predicted to skyrocket—from about $888 in 2025 to $1,904 in 2026—due to the end of enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act. This issue has fueled political debates […]
In Evanston, attention and oversight are ensuring accountability for ICE
Across the U.S., cities are grappling with the aggressive presence of armed immigration agents, often bypassing due process in detaining not only immigrants but also citizens. In my own small Illinois city, Evanston, there has been rising concern about these practices. Rachel Maddow recently highlighted a local handbook aimed at enhancing community responsiveness. Evanston is […]
Nurse reportedly attacked by patient at Ohio hospital
Columbus, Ohio — The leading nursing union in Ohio is urging action after a nurse was reportedly strangled by a patient at Ohio State University Hospital. Rick Lucas, who heads the Ohio State Nursing Association and is a former president of the OSU Nurses Union, sent a letter to the leadership at Ohio State Wexner […]
House progressive criticizes Senate Democrats for supporting ‘bad’ deal
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) criticized Senate Democrats who voted on Sunday night for what he referred to as a “horse-trading” deal aimed at starting the process to reopen the government following a historic shutdown. In a post on social media, he expressed disappointment, saying, “What Senate Democrats did by voting for this horse trade was […]
Uncontrolled extremism is dividing MAGA from the inside.
The MAGA movement has hit a bit of a rough patch lately. Voters seem to be steering away from candidates aligned with Trump, while MAGA figures are, well, squabbling about how much to embrace anti-Semitic ideologies and extremism. It doesn’t present a great picture. Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host, is at the heart […]
Hegseth: Two more suspected drug boats hit in the Eastern Pacific, six dead
U.S. Forces Target Drug Traffickers in the Pacific On Monday, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that U.S. military forces had engaged two drug-trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the death of six individuals described as “narco-terrorists.” The attacks occurred on Sunday while the ships, operated by organizations identified as terrorist entities, […]
Gavin Newsom helped Democrats regain their footing.
Politician of the Year Award It’s that time of year again where I select the Politician of the Year. For the last 15 years, I’ve highlighted politicians whose influence marked American politics significantly. Typically, I unveil the winner post-Thanksgiving to be ahead of Time Magazine’s Person of the Year. Yet, this time, I’m adjusting the […]
Supreme Court declines effort to reverse same-sex marriage decision
The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal aimed at overturning a significant ruling that established the right to same-sex marriage nationwide. Kim Davis, a former county clerk in Kentucky, sought to challenge the 2015 landmark ruling after a jury awarded damages to a couple who had been denied a marriage license. “The court can […]