Get ready for the Matt Gaetz show! Unless you’re a fan of absurd political theater, you might want to sit this one out. The bombastic Republican congressman from Florida, known for his attention-grabbing antics, is making his boldest move yet by threatening to remove Kevin McCarthy from the speakership with a motion to vacate. McCarthy’s …
The second Republican primary debate of the 2024 election cycle on Wednesday saw a decline in viewership, reaching its lowest point since the debates began in 2015, according to reports from multiple outlets. The Nielsen ratings service provided the data. News organizations like The New York Times and NBC News suggested that the drop in …
In last night’s chaotic Republican debate, Dana Perino’s final question captured the essence of the entire spectacle. Perino, suggesting that Donald Trump would easily secure the nomination if all the candidates remain in the race, asked them to vote one individual “off the island” and out of the contest. The moderators treated this as a …
Former President Donald Trump criticized President Biden, Democrats, and the big three automakers over electric cars in remarks in the Detroit suburbs Wednesday night while his Republican opponents were preparing for the second GOP presidential debate in California. Trump spoke at non-union auto parts manufacturer and supplier Drake Enterprises in Clinton Charter Township, Michigan. However, …
Not even the Roberts Court is willing to brook open defiance to its rulings. Illustration by The Atlantic. Sources: Getty; Wikimedia. September 27, 2023, 10:41 AM ET Few things are more difficult than getting the Roberts Court to side against the Republican Party in a voting-rights case, but the state of Alabama has managed to …
Abraham Lincoln: A Political Mastermind Abraham Lincoln, often romanticized as a noble figure, was, at his core, a skilled politician. He was hailed as a Christlike martyr by his contemporaries, with Tolstoy even dubbing him a “saint of humanity.” However, Lincoln himself humbly claimed to be nothing more than a fortunate instrument serving a greater …
Even as U.S. politics became more contentious and polarized over the past quarter-century, certain areas of the government managed to maintain a level of impartiality. The courts and state capitols, in particular, strived to distance themselves from partisan politics. However, in recent years, these havens have been breached. The Supreme Court has become increasingly aligned …
For the past three years, a recurring dream has haunted me. In this dream, I find myself walking into the transformed British Parliament, now resembling a magnificent cathedral. As I make my way through the coffered ceilings, Gothic wallpaper, and intricate brass work, I arrive at a marble replica of the debating chamber. To my …
In his quest to uncover evidence of corruption by President Joe Biden, House Oversight Committee chair James Comer (R-Ky.) has only managed to undermine his key allegations against the president, according to the committee’s top Democrat. “Chairman Comer’s investigation has conclusively disproven the Republican allegations against President Biden,” Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) said Monday in …
In a surprise upset, a Republican critic of former President Donald Trump, who actually voted for Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 election, was defeated in Utah’s special congressional election held on Tuesday. Becky Edwards, a former state legislator, narrowly finished behind Celeste Maloy, a congressional staffer and delegate pick for the Utah GOP. Maloy …