Harris’s record on climate and energy: the Green New Deal, fracking bans, and more
Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed liberal positions on climate and energy before joining the Democratic ticket with President Joe Biden in 2020, stances that will now receive much greater scrutiny as she pursues the presidency with Biden’s endorsement. While her stances on energy have closely aligned with Biden during their first term, her past record […]
Trump supporters project confidence, despite Harris promotion
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — One day before President Joe Biden announced he would no longer seek reelection this November, supporters of former President Donald Trump were unconcerned about the top of the Democratic ticket because they were confident in Trump’s electoral chances regardless. As the Trump campaign, the Republican National Committee, and down-ballot teams reconsider […]
Comer to urge Secret Service director to resign at Oversight hearing
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) will call for Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle to resign when she appears before his committee on Monday for a hearing on the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. Comer will say, according to excerpts of his prepared remarks obtained by the Washington Examiner, that it is his “firm belief” that Cheatle should […]
Biden’s health has ‘improved significantly’ after COVID-19 diagnosis, doctor says
President Joe Biden’s health appears to be on the road to a full recovery after the latest update from his doctor. Biden, who decided not to run for reelection for president on Sunday, was diagnosed with COVID-19 last week and has been recovering at his home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. A recent letter from Biden’s […]
Gas prices: Relief at the pumps continued over the weekend
Gas prices remain a vital topic heading into the 2024 presidential election. With President Joe Biden deciding not to seek reelection, the new Democratic nominee will have to address the country’s high gas prices. While there has been a decrease at the pumps in recent weeks and months, today’s gas prices remain significantly higher than […]
Here’s the story behind the spelling of Corey Comperatore’s name on his fire gear
Former President Donald Trump gave a touching tribute at the Republican National Convention to Corey Comperatore, the slain former fire chief who was killed during the assassination attempt of Trump on Saturday, July 13. Comperatore’s protective fire coat and helmet were displayed on the stage behind Trump. Trump raved about Comperatore’s bravery. “He lost his […]
Amid it all, the parties are where they should be
The partisan political landscape today would never have been predicted a dozen years, or two dozen days, ago. And yet the current alignment, I would argue, is in line with the Republicans’ and Democrats‘ longstanding basic character as the oldest and third oldest political parties in the world. As I argued in my 2019 book […]
Ford expands F-series truck production, raising questions about EV commitment
Ford announced that it will expand the production of its popular F-series truck, with the production boost set to begin in 2026. The expansion will see Ford invest $3 billion toward the production of its Super Duty pickups, with $2.3 billion going toward installing assembly operations at Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada. The […]
Mayorkas taps former Obama and Bush administration officials to investigate Trump assassination attempt
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has released the names of the members who will lead the independent investigation into the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. The independent investigation, which was ordered by President Joe Biden last week, taps former Homeland Security officials who served under previous administrations, as well as law enforcement officials. […]
Manchin considering Democratic run for president after Biden withdrawal
Sen. Joe Manchin (I-WV) is considering reregistering as a Democrat and running for the party’s presidential nomination after President Joe Biden announced he would end his reelection campaign on Sunday. Manchin had previously weighed a third party presidential run, but is now considering a run for the Democratic nomination, a source familiar with Manchin’s thinking […]