Congress is now the hub of the new Washington ‘Punditocracy’
Discourse Politics in Washington Today In the ’90s, Washington was all about “pundit politics” with shows like “Inside Washington,” “The McLaughlin Group,” “Capital Gang,” and “Crossfire.” I used to be part of that scene. Now, let me introduce you to what’s happening in today’s “discourse politics.” Fast forward to ten months into Trump’s second term, […]
Congress aims at private equity transactions jeopardizing college sports programs
College Sports Reshaped by Hedge Funds College athletics are undergoing significant changes, not by those traditionally in charge like coaches or university leaders, but rather by hedge funds. The Big Ten is moving forward with a massive private capital initiative that aims to establish a new commercial entity. This effort will extend control of media […]
California’s Most Progressive Lawmaker, Scott Wiener, is Set to Run Against Pelosi for Congress
Pelosi Faces Increased Pressure in Upcoming Primaries Pelosi, 85, has yet to announce her intentions regarding the 2026 election. Recently, Mr. Weiner’s unexpected entry into the race comes as Ms. Pelosi confronts a surprisingly strong primary challenger, Saikat Chakrabarti. Chakrabarti, a wealthy former tech executive, previously worked as chief of staff for New York Congresswoman […]
Trump pushes through his agenda with the GOP Congress amid the shutdown
Government Shutdown Broadens Executive Power under Trump President Trump and the White House have been increasingly bypassing Congress during the ongoing government shutdown, a trend that seems to exemplify a growing boldness in the executive branch during his second term. Since the shutdown commenced, the government has canceled or frozen previously approved funding for projects […]
Republican member of Congress calls for federal investigation of legal organization connected to extremists
Texas Lawmakers Seek Investigation into National Lawyers Guild Texas Republican lawmakers made a request to the Justice Department on Friday, urging it to investigate the National Lawyers Guild (NLG). They expressed concerns that the legal group’s activities might go beyond simply defending rioters in court and could involve supporting violence linked to Antifa. Congressman Lance […]
130,000 people in Alabama may lose their health insurance and face soaring premiums if Congress does not take action.
Health Insurance in Alabama at Risk Without Tax Credit Extension Over 100,000 residents of Alabama face the potential loss of their health insurance unless Congress decides to extend a set of tax credits that significantly lower costs. In recent years, the number of insured people in Alabama has nearly tripled, primarily due to increased eligibility […]
Trump goes around Congress to provide funds for troops amid the current government shutdown
Trump Issues Order for Military Pay Amid Shutdown On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed a directive ensuring that the U.S. military would continue to receive pay despite the ongoing government shutdown, which has been dragging on due to Congress’s inability to reach a funding agreement for weeks. The White House highlighted the necessity of this […]
How Extensive Was Jack Smith’s Surveillance of Republican Members of Congress?
Concerns Over Government Surveillance Over ten years ago, I announced plans to challenge the constitutionality of the National Security Agency’s once-secret program that involved collecting cell phone data from every American. I had expressed my fears that there would be widespread apprehension regarding government monitoring of all phone communications. A year later, in 2015, I […]
Democrats in Congress describe federal employee layoffs as ‘unlawful’ and promise to take legal action.
Democrats Threaten Legal Action Over Federal Layoffs Amid Government Shutdown On Tuesday, Congressional Democrats from Maryland and Virginia announced plans to potentially sue over the administration’s layoff strategy and their threats regarding unpaid furloughed workers. This move comes as the administration employed these situations as leverage to encourage Senate Democrats to vote in favor of […]
Tennessee lawmaker seeks testimony from Netflix executives in Congress
Rep. Tim Burchett Criticizes Netflix for Children’s Content Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) has labeled Netflix “satanic” for what he perceives as the streaming service’s targeting of children with pro-transgender themes. He’s urging Netflix executives to clarify their intentions before Congress. Burchett recently reached out to House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.), expressing a wish […]