The Trump intrigue deepens: A secret meeting, and a stolen briefcase

By Robert A. Vella As the news broke today that President Trump again considered firing Attorney General Jeff Sessions as Continue reading →

Almost half of Americans can’t pay for their basic needs

Four in 10 Americans are struggling to pay for their basic needs such as groceries or housing, a problem even Continue reading →

‘Hate in the streets’ has no place in Germany: Merkel

Chancellor Angela Merkel on Tuesday condemned violent far-right protests that degenerated into attacks against foreign-looking people, saying “hate in the Continue reading →

U.S. court says North Carolina gerrymander is illegal, seeks new congressional map

(Reuters) – A federal court ruled on Monday that North Carolina Republicans illegally drew up U.S. congressional districts in the Continue reading →

Manafort Sought Plea Deal In Next Trial

“Paul Manafort’s defense team held talks with prosecutors to resolve a second set of charges against the former Trump campaign Continue reading →

Editorial: Lamenting the absurdity of the Anti-Anti-Trump Left

By Robert A. Vella The fracturing of the political Left has been well documented.  The last time in American history Continue reading →

Sunday news catch-up: In memorial of John McCain, and other important stories

By Robert A. Vella The passing of Senator John McCain saddens me immensely.  The nation has lost a dutiful, principled, Continue reading →

Critics fear Trump’s attacks are doing lasting damage to the justice system

President Trump took his criticism of the criminal justice system to new heights Thursday, prompting alarm from national security and Continue reading →