Politics
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Boos and Burns: At Thursday’s Charity Roast, Clinton and Trump Got Personal
Alec Siegel | October 21, 2016Good thing a Cardinal sat between the two.
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Will Arizona Voters Come Together to Remove “America’s Toughest Sheriff”?
Emma Von Zeipel | October 14, 2016Bad timing for Arpaio.
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Not Over Yet: Prosecutor to Probe Christie Over Bridgegate Scandal
Alec Siegel | October 14, 2016Bridgegate might have Christie in troubled water.
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Michele Bachmann Claims Voting For Hillary Will Lead to a Rise in Sexual Assaults
Emma Von Zeipel | October 14, 2016Seriously, Michele?
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Trump vs. Central Park 5: The Long Saga Trump Can’t Let Go
Alec Siegel | October 13, 2016Why can't he let this go?
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Paul Ryan Shifts Focus to Congress, Won’t Defend Donald Trump Anymore
Alec Siegel | October 10, 2016The Speaker of the House has yet to explicitly drop support for Trump.
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President Obama Signs Historic Sexual Assault Bill into Law
Emma Von Zeipel | October 9, 2016This is a big deal.
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44 Afghan Soldiers Missing From Military Training in the U.S.
Emma Von Zeipel | October 6, 2016Many Afghan troops come to the U.S. to receive military training. But according to the Pentagon, 44 Afghan soldiers have...
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Did the U.S. Pay Half a Billion Dollars for Fake Anti Al-Qaeda Propaganda?
Emma Von Zeipel | October 4, 2016A British investigation attempts to answer the question.
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The Hyde Amendment Turns 40–Is it Time to Let it Go?
Emma Von Zeipel | October 3, 2016Mixed reactions on Friday.
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Did Trump’s Company Break the Law by Traveling to Cuba in 1998?
Alec Siegel | September 29, 2016An investigative story by Newsweek points to the probability.
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Congress Votes to Override Veto of ‘Sponsors of Terrorism’ Bill
Alec Siegel | September 28, 2016President Obama's fist veto override.
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Did Donald Trump Use His Foundation’s Money to Settle Legal Disputes?
Alec Siegel | September 21, 2016He might be guilty of breaking IRS self-dealing laws.
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Missouri Lawmakers Override Governor’s Constitutional Carry Veto
Julia Bryant | September 21, 2016Missourians will no longer need permits to carry concealed weapons
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A Changing America: What Role Will Minority Voters Play in 2016 and Beyond?
Alec Siegel | September 15, 2016The demographic make-up of America is shifting quickly.
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As 15th Anniversary of 9/11 Looms, House Passes ‘Sponsors of Terrorism Act’
Alec Siegel | September 10, 2016Though it has bi-partisan support and has passed both chambers, Obama has vowed to veto the bill.
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Anthony Weiner and Huma Abedin to Separate After Latest Sexting Scandal
Emma Von Zeipel | August 29, 2016Yet another sexting scandal for Anthony Weiner.
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Virginia Governor Doubles Down on Effort to Restore Voting Rights to Felons
Alec Siegel | August 24, 2016His new policy will restore the voting rights of 13,000 released felons.
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It’s About to Get Easier to Visit Mexico: Limits on U.S.-Mexico Flights Lifted
Anneliese Mahoney | August 22, 2016Looking for a cheap getaway?
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Trump and Populism, How Did We Get Here?
Kevin Rizzo | August 17, 2016Cultural change may be behind Trump.
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Fact-checking Rudy Giuliani: U.S. Terrorism Under Obama and Bush
Alec Siegel | August 17, 2016In light of Rudy Giuliani's 9/11 amnesia, Law Street investigates.
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Could a Text Message Implicate Chris Christie in Bridgegate?
Alec Siegel | August 11, 2016A new trial is set for next month.
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Pentagon Report Sheds New Light on Guantanamo Detainees
Alec Siegel | August 10, 2016There are 76 prisoners remaining in the highly contentious prison.
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What You Need to Know About the New Hillary Clinton Benghazi Lawsuit
Alexis Evans | August 9, 2016The latest in Clinton's continuing email scandal.
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Three Things You Need to Know About Trump’s Economic Policy Speech
Alec Siegel | August 9, 2016Clinton will present her version on Thursday
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Obama: Islamic State Will Be Defeated, But Independent Attacks Still a Threat
Emma Von Zeipel | August 5, 2016What you need to know about Obama's press conference.
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Pence vs. Kaine: The Election America Deserves
Sean Simon | July 29, 2016But unfortunately, it's not the one we've got.
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Could a Lottery Save Alabama’s Lack of State Funding?
Inez Nicholson | July 28, 2016The state of Alabama has tried nearly everything to make ends meet.
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Where Does Tim Kaine Stand on the Issues?
Inez Nicholson | July 26, 2016Some say his stances are not progressive enough for Hillary.
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DNC Emails: Wasserman Schultz Resigns, FBI to Investigate the Leak
Alec Siegel | July 25, 2016Among the thousands of released emails were some shocking exchanges.