Politics

The Economic Tides of Legislative Decisions Perhaps the morning whispers of discontent amongst Republican senators were just the first ripple. The concern was that the latest economic package didn’t cut deep enough into the national debt. It might be the beginning of a storm-or perhaps just a ripple in the larger sea of legislative debates. […]

Change at the Heart of Tradition Maybe it began quietly, a simple administrative decision-or so it seemed. Yet, beneath the surface, waves were forming. The removal of diversity-related curriculum by a prestigious military academy was not merely a footnote but a herald of deeper shifts. Amidst this backdrop, President Donald Trump stands poised as the […]

New Jersey’s Political Battleground Maybe this is how it always starts: a quiet headline about a gubernatorial election in New Jersey, then whispers of change. The state is bracing for a political whirlwind, with experts dubbing it a “bellwether” ahead of the 2026 midterms. But who could have predicted how sharply the stage would be […]

Tariffs and Legal Tangles: A Judge’s Nod to History Perhaps, in the whirlwind of headlines, one might have glanced over a federal judge’s recent ruling about Donald Trump’s tariffs. Yet, there’s a tinge of history echoing here. The International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977 – or IEEPA, as it’s known – plays a central […]

Political Ripples Maybe it was just another routine announcement-a scheduled interview, some congressional oversight. Yet, beneath the surface, it feels like a brewing storm in Washington. Rep. James Comer, leading the House Oversight Committee, reached out to Dr. Kevin O’Connor, former White House physician to Joe Biden, with a request that echoes beyond the immediate […]

A Tipping Point in Legislation Perhaps it began in the usual manner – a bill quietly slipping through the halls of power. The House’s narrow passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” has created ripples that now reach the Senate, facing an uncertain future as the legislative machine grinds on. This bill, lauded by […]

Fast Tracks and Hurdles in the Legislative Race Maybe it begins with a whisper, a headline nudging the morning air. Trump is calling for urgent action, wanting senators to spring into motion “as soon as possible.” It’s the buzz of politics – House Republicans pushing through the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” an umbrella for […]

A Shifting Library Landscape Maybe this is how shifts happen, almost without notice. One day, shelves are bare; the next, they’re full again. The U.S. Naval Academy recently saw a whirlwind of book removals and returns, all wrapped up in the bigger conversation about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within military educational institutions. Of the […]

Chilling Events at the Capital Jewish Museum Maybe this is how it always begins, quietly. A couple loses their lives after attending an event at the Capital Jewish Museum. A grim marker on what might have been a celebratory occasion. The shooting of two Israeli Embassy staffers has stirred a storm of questions. Was security […]

Conservative Majority Influences Executive Control Maybe it’s the kind of thing you’d expect, or maybe not. A quiet decision on a Thursday, and suddenly the stakes for executive power seem heightened. The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has thrown its weight behind President Donald Trump’s ambition to assume full command of certain executive branch agencies. They’ve […]