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Former Trump Advisor Peter Navarro Released from Federal Custody

Jul 17, 2024,10:30am EDT TOPLINE Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro, who is set to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee tonight, was released from a Miami federal prison Wednesday morning after completing a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from the House January 6 committee.   KEY FACTS Navarro was found guilty on […]

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Trump Assassination Attempt: Former President Calls for Unity and Signals Intention to Speak at GOP Convention

Jul 14, 2024,09:14am EDT Former President Donald Trump on Sunday morning urged his supporters to remain “strong and determined” and suggested he still plans to speak at the Republican National Convention this week after an assassination attempt at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania wounded him, left one attendee dead, and critically injured two others.  

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What We Know About the Suspected Shooter at the Trump Rally

Jul 14, 2024,10:20am EDT Topline: Authorities are investigating the motive of Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old from Pennsylvania, who the FBI says is responsible for gunshots fired at a Trump rally on Saturday. The incident injured the former president, killed one attendee, and seriously injured two others.   Key Facts: The FBI identified Crooks as

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Rudy Giuliani Disbarred: A Look at Other Ex-Trump Lawyers Now Facing Legal Trouble

Jul 2, 2024,11:44am EDT Former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani was formally disbarred in New York on Monday for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election—the latest in a series of lawyers facing legal consequences for their association with former President Donald Trump.   Key Facts: Rudy Giuliani: Giuliani, who spearheaded Trump’s post-election efforts, has been

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Bookmakers Favor Kamala Harris as Biden’s Odds Plummet in Betting Markets

Jul 3, 2024,05:02am EDT Topline: Betting markets believe that President Joe Biden’s poor performance in last week’s presidential debate has not only severely damaged his chances of defeating former President Donald Trump in the upcoming November elections, but also increased the likelihood of him being replaced on the ballot by his running mate, Vice President

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Behind the Scenes: Growing Democratic Discontent with Biden

Wednesday, 3rd, July, 2024 Democratic lawmakers are increasingly frustrated and concerned with President Biden’s denial and deflection regarding his poor debate performance rather than the performance itself.   Why it matters: Some lawmakers are urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) to privately push Biden to step aside.

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Schools Across the U.S. from Montana to New York Now Offering Degrees in Climate Change

07-02-2024 There’s a new degree in higher education. In response to rising student demand, many universities across the country have begun offering degrees focused specifically on addressing climate change, alongside existing degrees in subjects like environmental science and policy.   Although there are clear overlaps, these new degrees are unique in their interdisciplinary focus. The

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The Age of Reconstruction’ Review: A Worldwide Emancipation

June 7, 2024 10:46 am ET Historians generally regard Reconstruction as an era whose aspirations, drama, and significance were confined to America alone. This perspective is understandable: In the decade following the Civil War, the U.S. underwent a dramatic departure from the prewar status quo, particularly in the South. This period included radical efforts to

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Clarence Thomas Discloses Two Additional Harlan Crow Trips in Supreme Court Filing

Jun 7, 2024,12:19pm EDT Headline: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas amended his 2019 financial disclosure on Friday to include two luxury vacations gifted by real estate magnate Harlan Crow. This move comes as Thomas faces criticism for potential ethics concerns, amid reports that he has accepted vacations and other extravagant gifts from Crow for years

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Samuel Alito: A Chronology of the Supreme Court Justice’s Most Notable Controversies

May 17, 2024,12:12pm EDT Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito is facing renewed criticism following a New York Times report that an upside-down flag, a symbol adopted by the “Stop the Steal” movement, was flown outside his house after the 2020 election. This incident adds to a series of controversies that have increasingly surrounded the conservative

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