Congress Returns to Session—Here Are the Thorny Issues on Its Plate
The divided 118th Congress, which has so far been incapable of passing major legislation, faces a slew of deadlines in the first weeks of the new year.
6 Takeaways From Trump’s Historic Win in Iowa
Trump claimed a huge victory in the Iowa caucuses, cementing his place as the prohibitive favorite in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.
California Counties Could Be Forced to Pay $300 Million to Cover COVID-Era Program
Finances could become even tighter for California counties after FEMA informed California officials that it will deny some pandemic-related reimbursement claims.
The Twitter Files: How To Find Russians Anywhere – Part 1 Project Osprey
Senate Intel Committee asked Twitter to identify accounts from Russia's Internet Research Agency. Twitter and 3rd party researchers struggled to find Russian agents.
Pfizer and Moderna COVID Vaccines’ Efficacy Exaggerated, Effectiveness ‘Well Below’ 50 Percent, Researchers Say
Researchers allege biases and manipulation of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinical data have exaggerated efficacy and underestimated vaccine adverse events.
Appeals Court Overturns Jan. 6 Defendant’s Sentence, Potentially Impacting Dozens of Cases
Appeals court in Washington unanimously ruled that a Jan. 6 defendant’s sentence was improperly enhanced, a move that could impact numerous other Jan. 6 cases.
A Reliable Voting Bloc for Decades, Minorities Now Look for Alternatives to Democrats
WSJ shows 30% of black men in battleground states intend to vote Trump. Hispanic voters who lean Republican are approaching parity with those who lean Democrat.
RNC Launches Fact Check Biden Website
The Republican National Committee (RNC) launched factcheckbiden.com, a website solely dedicated to fact checking U.S. President Joe Biden in real time.
CDC Says Existing COVID Antibodies Work Against New Variant
CDC said research shows antibodies produced by a prior COVID-19 infection or existing vaccines were good enough to protect against a new variant found in U.S..
Iowa Democrats Deploy New Strategy After Bungling 2020 Caucus
In 2020 the Democratic Iowa Caucus was rife with technical flaws, offered no results on election night, and left the AP unable to ever declare a winner.
Biden’s Nightmare Week: Scrutiny Mounts Over Mental Fitness Following Damaging DOJ Report
Biden had most difficult weeks of his political life, with his mental acuity called into question by special counsel report detailing instances of memory lapses.
Biden, Trump Battle Over Haley Voters—But Who Are They?
As Nikki Haley exits her campaign, it’s time to look at who her supporters are and who is most likely to win them over by November.