The president has accused the Nevada state legislature of performing a “coup” by authorizing a massive expansion to mail-in voting. On Twitter, Donald Trump wrote “In an illegal late night coup, Nevada’s clubhouse Governor made it impossible for Republicans to win the state. Post Office could never handle the Traffic …
Read MoreThere is a wedge driving a split in the Republican Party this week, and it’s the coronavirus relief bill. Congressional leadership and the White House have changed their stance numerous times since Tuesday, scrambling to solidify their version of a much-needed relief bill. During a planning lunch, Senator Ted Cruz …
Read MoreGoya president Robert Unanue sparked outrage and a boycott when he offered empathic support for President Donald Trump. Goya is the largest Hispanic-owned company in the US, and sells a number of regional foods that are popular with Hispanic Americans. However, by claiming that the US is “blessed” to have …
Read MorePresident Donald Trump took to Twitter Tuesday evening to threaten schools that don’t open in the fall. In the tweet, Trump alleges that he’s looking at pulling funding from schools that aren’t holding in-person classes by fall. As for why? The president might think that governors and mayors are keeping …
Read MoreIn the hours following the first arrest under a controversial new law, Hong Kongers are protesting in the streets. Citizens of the unique city are railing against what they characterize as attempts by Beijing to curtail their freedoms. Hong Kong, which was a British colony until 1997, has enjoyed unique …
Read MoreLate Sunday evening, President Donald Trump tweeted that the US had no credible evidence of an alleged link between the Taliban and Russia. Earlier in the day, reports suggested US intelligence had evidence of such a link. Reports seemed to indicate a Russian spy operation was offering bounties on US …
Read MoreAccording to many top GOP pollsters and strategists, the upcoming election is in Joe Biden’s court. Incumbent Donald Trump has largely bungled the past few months, according to some pundits. His response to the COVID-19 pandemic was sluggish, and many blame him for America’s current situation. He took a combative …
Read MoreThe Supreme Court on Monday has refused to hear cases that relate to the qualified immunity doctrine. The move, coming amid widespread protests over police brutality, was surprising to many. The move to not pick up the cases was unsigned. In a dissenting opinion, Justice Clarence Thomas, one of the …
Read MoreDaily demonstrations and scattered clashes with police have been common in Seattle. On Memorial Day, Minneapolis police put George Floyd, an unarmed man, in a chokehold. He was suspected of using a counterfeit bill. After Floyd died during the incident, a video circulated widely online showing the officer pressing his …
Read MoreFor the past few days, President Donald Trump has threatened to authorize the US military to quell protests across the country. The protests in question are mostly peaceful, though some have escalated into looting and property damage in the evenings. Trump’s threat to authorize the military to perform law enforcement …
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