The Battle of the Joes: Biden v. Manchin
Democrats are now casting Sen. Joe Manchin as a villain for killing hopes that the president's Build Back Better would be passed by Christmas. But the...
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A Game-Changing Covid Pill?
The CEO of Pfizer announced that the new antiviral pill they have developed would be a "gamechanger" in the fight against Covid-19 by reducing the nee...
Will New CBO Score Kill Build Back Better?
Chuck Schumer says the Senate will approve Build Back Better by Christmas. But between Joe Manchin's objections, concerns about inflation and a new CB...
The Supreme Court and the Texas Abortion Law
Despite the alarms, the Justices' ruling on Friday was a technical one on the issue of legal standing, and the real action is still in the Mississippi...
The Debt Ceiling Deal / Trump Splits the Georgia GOP
A deal on raising the debt ceiling has Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell declaring victory, but will Democrats truly "own it" like McConnell says...
Biden's Boycott of the Beijing Olympics
The White House announces a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 winter games in China as a response to the country's record on human rights. What about the...
Will Chuck Schumer Get His December Wish List?
Congress averts a government shutdown, but the debt ceiling, a defense bill, and President Biden's "Build Back Better" plan are still unfinished. So w...
Abortion, Roe v. Wade, and the Supreme Court
The Justices hear oral arguments on a Mississippi abortion law that could lead to the overturning or solidifying of the landmark ruling reached in Roe...
What Do We Know About the Omicron Variant?
The latest Covid-19 variant was detected last week in South Africa, and scientists say it's more transmissible and better able to evade current vaccin...
Doubts About Biden As The President Turns 79
As President Biden turns 79 years old this week, the President has told allies he is planning to run for re-electon in 2024. But voters are expressing...