Politics

Scanning ahead, what major talking points or legislative agendas won’t end badly for Republicans, whether passed or not? Doubling-down, the reflexive GOP way, now invites double-jeopardy, especially as the Trump/Rightwing keeps marching into its own self-made political mine field.

Can NATO ever be the force for peace that it claims and conclude that its refusal to learn from the deadly results of its own actions only makes it increasingly dangerous?

Three Republicans voted with House Democrats to approve the Climate Action Now bill – the first major climate change legislation in a decade.

Trump is said to be seeking ways to accelerate the campaign against Daesh.

The nickname that corporate media have bestowed on him, “Lunch Bucket Joe,” is wide of the mark. A bull’s-eye is “Wall Street Joe.”

DNC strips superdelegates of power, 70% of Americans support Medicare for All, John McCain dies, and more.

While some candidates might be forced to drop out if they do not qualify for the September debate stage, Tom Steyer has plenty of resources to continue running ads and pick up new donors.

In a controversial move, the GOP-led House Budget Committee's hearing to establish a fiscal commission raises alarms for potential cuts in Social Security and Medicare, sparking widespread criticism and concerns for the future of these essential programs.

Illinois is teetering on bankruptcy and other states are not far behind, largely due to unfunded pension liabilities; but there are solutions.

Researchers find high exposure to PCBs could drive some marine mammal to extinction.