National Debt Tops $22 Trillion, Up $2 Trillion Since 2017
The National Debt officially topped $22 trillion, marking a $2 trillion increase since President Trump took office.
Cory Booker Enters Democratic Presidential Field
New Jersey Senator Cory Booker is the latest entrant into the race for the 2020 Democratic Nomination.
As Shutdown Continues, Concern Turns To Its Economic Impact
As the shutdown drags on, it’s beginning to have an impact on the economy.
Growing Our Way Out Of Debt? Not Very Likely
The Trump Administration appears to think that the Budget Deficit and National Debt aren’t a big deal because we can just grow our way out of the problem. This is highly unlikely to happen.
Midterm Voter Turnout Was Much Higher Than Expected
Preliminary figures indicate that voter turnout in the 2018 midterms was higher than it has been for any midterm election in fifty-two years.
Trump Getting Ready To Blame Others For Anticipated GOP Losses
Faced with the probability of losses today, President Trump is already getting ready to blame everyone but himself.
Kirsten Gillibrand Says She Won’t Run For President In 2020
New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says she has no intention of running for President in 2020.
Federal Budget Deficit Heads Back Up Under Republican Rule
Nearly two years into Republican control of Washington, the budget deficit is headed back up.
Veteran Democratic Congressman Defeated By Boston ‘Progressive” Ayanna Pressley
Another “progressive” victory over a longtime Democratic incumbent, but this one is a bit different.
Midterms Looking Good For Democrats
New Generic Congressional Ballot polls have good news for Democrats.
Democrats Continue To Lead In Generic Congressional Ballot
New polling shows that the ground looks fertile for Democrats in the fall.
Initiative To Split California Into Three States Blocked From Appearing On Ballot
An initiative that would have purported to split California into three separate states has been barred by the California Supreme Court from appearing on the November ballot.
Trump Administration Hands Democrats A Gift On Pre-Existing Condition Coverage
The Trump Administration’s new legal position on coverage for people with pre-existing conditions could pose political problems in the fall.
Puerto Rico Death Toll From Hurricane Maria Much Higher Than Officially Reported
A new study suggests that the death toll in Puerto Rico from Hurricane Maria was much higher than previously reported.
It’s Not ‘Misleading,’ It’s A Lie
When a President lies with the ease and regularity of Donald Trump, it’s the responsibility of all of us to call it what it is and not hide behind weasel words like “misleading.”
Jobs Growth Falls Below Expectations In April While Wages Remain Stagnant
The unemployment rate hit a point unseen since Bill Clinton was President in April, but jobs and wage growth remain tepid at best.
Trump Likely to be Favored in 2020
The campaign-agnostic political science models predicted a toss-up in 2016 and again in 2020.
Welcome To The Era Of Trump’s Trillion Dollar Budget Deficits
We’re set to return to the era of trillion dollar budget deficits, and Republicans won’t do a thing about it.
Anfernee Simons Bucks One-and-Done, Heads for NBA
A top basketball prospect is skipping the farcical year in college before turning pro.
Democrats Open Big Lead In New Generic Ballot Poll
Democrats appear to have regained momentum in the Generic Congressional Ballot.
The Tea Party Is Dead, As Is The Idea That It Ever Was Anything Other Than A GOP Proxy
The Tea Party is dead, but it was never really alive to begin with.
Senate Passes Tax Cut Bill On Party Line Vote
The Senate passed a tax cut bill last night, but it leaves a lot to be desired.
Senate Tax Plan Will Include Provision To Eliminate Obamacare’s Individual Mandate
For some reason, Senate Republicans want to attach a bad health care reform idea onto an already controversial tax reform bill.