Category: Politics

Manchin Expresses ‘Frustration,’ Over GOP Obstruction But Still Not Ready To Break Filibuster

Manchin Expresses ‘Frustration,’ Over GOP Obstruction But Still Not Ready To Break Filibuster

Sen Joe Manchin of West Virginia, perhaps the most conservative member of the razor-slim Democratic majority in the Senate, told reporters that it is "frustrating" with his Republican colleagues -- but still was not ready to vote for a rules change to end the Senate filibuster.
George Will: GOP Feels Terror from Own Voters, ‘I Would Like To See Jan. 6th Burned into American Minds’ Like 9/11

George Will: GOP Feels Terror from Own Voters, ‘I Would Like To See Jan. 6th Burned into American Minds’ Like 9/11

Although most congressional Republicans are fighting hard to kill a proposal for a bipartisan commission to study the deadly insurrection at the US Capitol on January 6, a prominent conservative columnist wants the events of that day "burned into the American mind as firmly as 9/11."
Media’s ‘Bias for Facts’ Make It Appear as ‘Pro-Democratic Party’

Media’s ‘Bias for Facts’ Make It Appear as ‘Pro-Democratic Party’

Republicans and supporters of Donald Trump regularly complain that the "mainstream media" is biased against them and in the pocket of the Democratic Party. Not true, says journalist and Washington Post columnist Perry Bacon Jr.
For Haitians, Biden Administration Overturns Another Trump Decision

For Haitians, Biden Administration Overturns Another Trump Decision

The Biden administration has instituted a new 18-month designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This new TPS designation enables Haitian nationals -- and individuals without nationality who last resided in Haiti --currently residing in the United States as of May 21, to file initial applications for TPS, so long as they meet eligibility requirements.
Schumer Moves Innovation Bill, Even As Biden Pares Infrastructure Plan

Schumer Moves Innovation Bill, Even As Biden Pares Infrastructure Plan

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) this week filed an updated and enhanced version of a bipartisan innovation bill, even as President Biden released a pared-down, compromise revision of his expansive infrastructure plan.
Is Social Media Censoring Actually a Thing?

Is Social Media Censoring Actually a Thing?

When Twitter shut down former President Donald Trump’s account, people throughout the world were stunned.
With The Mideast On Fire, It’s Time For Biden’s Diplomacy

With The Mideast On Fire, It’s Time For Biden’s Diplomacy

With hundreds dead, thousands wounded and some 34,000 Palestinians estimated to have been displaced as a result of the new fighting, Biden must step in personally, bring the leadership of Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Hamas to the United States and put all of that foreign policy acumen to work as an honest broker to establish a lasting solution based in peace -- and justice.
After Her Ouster, Liz Cheney Defiant: ‘Bring It On’

After Her Ouster, Liz Cheney Defiant: ‘Bring It On’

Even after her GOP colleagues stripped her of her perch in House leadership, the daughter of former vice president Dick Cheney remained unbowed and defiant.
‘The Person that Should Have Their Leadership Challenged Was Kevin McCarthy After January 6’

‘The Person that Should Have Their Leadership Challenged Was Kevin McCarthy After January 6’

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy's leadership is lacking in a Republican Party in which grievance and an eternal culture war has replaced genuine policy and responsible governance, according to an outspoken "Never Trumper" Republican congressman.
As Republicans Dump On Liz Cheney, Some See Republican Party Is Headed to Self-Destruction

As Republicans Dump On Liz Cheney, Some See Republican Party Is Headed to Self-Destruction

Rep Liz Cheney, the congresswoman from Wyoming who's third-ranking in House Republican leadership, continues to experience blowback from most of her GOP colleagues for her vote to impeach Donald Trump.