This content was featured in One Story to Read Today, a newsletter where our editors recommend a single must-read from The Atlantic, Monday through Friday. Sign up for it here. “How many different ways are you going to ask the same question, Mark?” Chris Christie inquired. We were seated in the elegant dining room of …
Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s attempts to satisfy the demands of Republican hard-liners and get the House back on track has raised concerns among Democrats. They worry that passing legislation to keep the government running will become more difficult. The Republicans recently held votes on issues such as gun control and censuring Rep. Adam Schiff, a prominent …
Héctor Tobar, a professor of journalism and Chicano and Latino studies at UC Irvine, explores the complex concept of latinidad in his new book, “Our Migrant Souls: A Meditation on Race and the Meanings and Myths of ‘Latino’.” He emphasizes that being Latino encompasses a diverse range of experiences, while acknowledging the shared histories of …
In the perplexing case of Donald Trump’s indictment, one cannot help but wonder why he went to such great lengths to hoard classified documents. Equally intriguing is the inclusion of Walt Nauta as his co-defendant. Formerly an unfamiliar figure outside of Trump’s inner circle, Nauta, the ex-president’s personal valet and a Navy veteran, now faces …
Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) did not tolerate any “nonsense” from Representative Lauren Boebert as the Colorado Republican interrupted a witness during a House Oversight Committee hearing. Boebert halted the witness’s response and brought up the value of her house in another instance while addressing New York University law professor Sally Katzen regarding government regulations. “Excuse …
Former Vice President Mike Pence’s presidential campaign announcement in Des Moines, Iowa may make sense from a historical perspective, but it appears that he is running for a Republican Party that no longer exists – one that he helped semi-unwittingly destroy by helping Donald Trump win the presidency in 2016. Pence’s strong anti-abortion views may …
The Justice Department has recently unsealed an indictment against Solomon Peña, a former New Mexico Republican candidate, and his two alleged co-conspirators, Demetrio Trujillo and Jose Trujillo. The trio is facing federal charges for their alleged involvement in a series of drive-by shootings at the homes of Democratic officials in New Mexico. According to prosecutors, …
The North Carolina Republicans underwent their state convention recently, and they voted to censure their senior US senator for votes that did not align with the party line. The major concern reportedly was Senator Thom Tillis’ stance on abortion, with delegates criticizing his record on such issues. They believe in the “viable life from the …
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, a former software company CEO, announced in a Wall Street Journal opinion column late Tuesday that he is launching his campaign for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Burgum is set to kick off his campaign in Fargo, North Dakota, on Wednesday, The Associated Press reported. “We need a change in …
Real-life Ron DeSantis made an appearance in New Hampshire, among other states, interacting with real people instead of existing as a potential or idealized version on Twitter. DeSantis, along with his wife Casey, worked a quick rope line, with Casey being better suited for the task than her husband. DeSantis has been performing in-person campaign …