We All Share Painful Memories of Capitol Attack 4 Years Ago
Granting pardons and commutations is the most king-like of all presidential actions, enshrined in Article II of the Constitution.
Pennsylvania Could Be On the Sidelines in Battle Against Trump Over Climate Change
Incoming Attorney General Dave Sunday didn’t mention climate change on the campaign trail, but fossil fuel donations tell a different…
In first speech as Senate Majority Leader, Thune Pledges to Protect the Filibuster
New Speaker of the House Senator John Thune promised to keep intact the body’s legislative filibuster Friday.
Trump to Be Sentenced in Hush Money Case But Avoid Jail Time
Donald Trump will be sentenced, eventually, in the hush money case but will not have to spend any time behind…
Trump Has Promised to Build More Ships. He May Deport the Workers Who Help Make Them.
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to increase the pace of U.S. military shipbuilding. But his pledge to also clamp down…
How Superyachts Explain the World
If the Amadea is a symbol of a failed political and economic system, what exactly does that make all of…
New Year’s Resolution Win: All Chicago Buildings Use 100% Clean Energy
All Chicago buildings use 100% clean energy. To achieve its climate goals, the city helped finance the largest solar farm…
Excuses from Governor Jeff Landry backfire
Jeff Landry clings to empty slogans and partisan blame as New Orleans reels from a terror attack. Jayar Jackson breaks…
From Our Prayers to the Divine, the Best Intentions For an Uncertain World
Whatever it’s called, my intention was to witness and to celebrate this uncertain world.
Trump endorsement means nothing as MAGA tears itself apart
Mike Johnson received a Trump endorsement, but infighting threatens his hold on the Speaker’s seat.
Texas Man Identified as Suspect in Deadly New Orleans Truck Attack
FBI officials said Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old U.S. citizen and Army veteran, drove the pickup truck that fatally rammed into…
Democratic Leadership is Leaving the Country With a Huge Political Mess
The Democratic Party has learned nothing from the 2024 presidential election loss—or they've learned the wrong lesson.

















