Category: Politics

Ranked Choice Voting Complicates Elections and Disenfranchises Voters, Critics Say

Proponents of ranked choice voting (RCV) say it gives voters more choices and decreases campaign attacks because candidates are trying to appeal to a broader base. But Jason Snead, executive director of Honest Elections Project, said while it is objectively true that RCV gives voters more choices, the more important question should be, does RCV…


ANALYSIS: Isaac Herzog White House Invite Another Snub to Netanyahu

News analysis House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) announced on June 29 that Israeli President Isaac Herzog will address a joint meeting of Congress on July 19. Reportedly, Mr. Herzog will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden—a continuation of Mr. Biden’s snubbing of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In March, Mr. Biden said he would not…


Judge Orders Release of More Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant Information in Trump Classified Docs Case

More portions of the federal government’s search warrant affidavit for Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home can now be unsealed, ruled a judge in connection to the former president’s classified documents case. U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart wrote Wednesday that more sealed parts of the affidavit that was used in the FBI raid in August 2022 “should be…


Karine Jean-Pierre Addresses Startling Cocaine Discovery in White House

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responded to questions about the cocaine found in the White House last weekend at the daily briefing on Wednesday. …


Trump ‘In a Much More Dominant Position’ Than in 2016 Race: Former GOP Presidential Campaign Strategist

Former President Donald Trump is in a stronger position so far in the 2024 Republican presidential primary race than he was in the 2016 presidential primary cycle, according to former Republican campaign strategist Matthew Dowd. Mr. Dowd, who served as the chief strategist on George W. Bush’s 2004 reelection campaign, evaluated the current Republican presidential…


REPLAY: A Treaty by Any Other Name: The WHO’s Latest Attack on Our Sovereignty — A Stop Vax Passports Task Force Webinar

In a webinar held on June 28 by Stop Vax Passports Task Force, a coalition of rights groups, a panel of experts discussed the proposed pandemic treaty that the World Health Organization (WHO) released on June 2. The webinar will be replayed at 3:00 p.m. ET on July 5. …


A Treaty by Any Other Name: The WHO’s Latest Attack on Our Sovereignty — A Stop Vax Passports Task Force Webinar

In a webinar held on June 28 by Stop Vax Passports Task Force, a coalition of rights groups, a panel of experts discussed the proposed pandemic treaty that the World Health Organization (WHO) released on June 2. The webinar will be replayed at 3:00 p.m. ET on July 5. …


LIVE 2:15 PM ET: White House Holds Daily Briefing

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds the first daily briefing after Independence Day at 2:15 p.m. ET on July 5. …


Does Washington Know We’re in a Cold War With China?

Congress and the White House talk tough on the Chinese Communist Party—but there’s little evidence U.S. officials are doing anything about what they say is America’s chief strategic threat. Veteran China watcher Michael Pillsbury has an action plan to change that. and he’s keeping score to make sure the U.S. government is keeping its word…


[PREMIERING NOW] Does Washington Know We’re in a Cold War With China?

Congress and the White House talk tough on the Chinese Communist Party—but there’s little evidence U.S. officials are doing anything about what they say is America’s chief strategic threat. Veteran China watcher Michael Pillsbury has an action plan to change that. and he’s keeping score to make sure the U.S. government is keeping its word…