Policy and Politics

Congressional Democrats propose greater federal control of the economy

The Democrats have offered a hodgepodge of targeted tax breaks coupled with a crackdown on specific companies they don’t like.

Kim's moneyman reveals smuggling operation

Defector who was Kim's moneyman reveals smuggling operation that keeps dictator and his cronies rich.

West Virginia governor, a Democrat, to switch to Republican

Justice’s defection leaves Democrats with just 15 governors among 50 states.

Further Evidence Of Clinton Pay For Play Scandal

Huma Abedin’s Emails Provide Further Evidence

Wasserman Schultz May Be Forced To Explain Herself To Congress

Lawmakers are confused as to why Wasserman Schultz continued paying Awan and other staffers implicated in the breach.

Baby boomers are no longer majority of American voters

Millennials, Gen Xers overtake Baby Boomers in voting.

Senate panel to hold bipartisan hearings on healthcare

The Senate Health Committee will begin holding bipartisan hearings the first week of September on how to stabilize and strengthen the individ

Al Gore’s Home Devours 34x More Than Average U.S. Household

Despite spending more than a quarter-million dollars on making his home more environmentally friendly, his energy consumption is higher.

Mark Cuban sees a model for fixing health care

The tech titan says costs could be slashed by more than 50 percent by eradicating the role of private insurers.

Protect Our Electric Grid from Terror

The Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) threat is not sciencefiction and its consequences cannot be overstated.

FUSION GPS ILLUMINATES THE BRAVE NEW WORLD OF MANUFACTURED NEWS FOR HIRE

Many observers, including the press, can’t quite figure out how the firm wound up on both sides of the fence.

The battle against human trafficking

The Abolish Human Trafficking Act inspires community of compassion for victims and punishes those who coerce and torture the innocent.

Out of the mouth of Schumer

Schumer is arguing that Clinton lost because she ran a campaign devoid of any real message other than "I'm not Donald Trump."

The Little College That Couldn't

The debate over Jane Sanders's legacy in Burlington.

Obama Looted Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

President Obama never was shy about using his phone and pen to achieve what he could not get from Congress on regulatory matters.

Family of brain-dead California girl fights to reverse death

The case adds to the debate over parents' right to choose childrens' medical treatment.

Passage of paid-family-leave act shows power of working together

The data show that parents who can take paid family leave devote more time to feedings and doctors’ visits, and their children are healthier.