Failure of Leadership: Trump’s brief but baffling national address on coronavirus triggers more anxiety

By Robert A. Vella President Trump addressed the nation last night on the coronavirus pandemic.  Although he spoke for just Continue reading →

Roger Stone is sentenced to prison, Trump’s bribe to Julian Assange, and today’s other news

By Robert A. Vella President Trump’s longtime political operative and self-described “dirty trickster” Roger Stone was sentenced today to serve Continue reading →

Friday Roundup: Impeachment news, International news, and Domestic news

By Robert A. Vella Impeachment news As House Democrats shift their arguments from abuse of power to obstruction of Congress Continue reading →

Impeachment charges, Trump welcomes Russian, court nullifies ad transparency law, Ukraine ceasefire

By Robert A. Vella The House Judiciary Committee has approved two articles of impeachment (i.e. formal charges) against President Trump:  Continue reading →

In depth coverage of yesterday’s impeachment testimony from legal scholars, plus today’s headlines

By Robert A. Vella Yesterday, four legal and constitutional scholars gave testimony before the House Judiciary Committee tasked with drafting Continue reading →

Barr rejects Trump, Pence in crosshairs, Taylor’s testimony, Stone’s trial, and other news

By Robert A. Vella The top stories for this Thursday highlight William Barr’s rejection of a desperate request by President Continue reading →

Election shows GOP weakness under Trump, Sondland changes impeachment testimony, plus more news

By Robert A. Vella In the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump won Kentucky by 30 points.  As red states go, Continue reading →

Weekend News Roundup: The Rebranding of the Republican Party

By Robert A. Vella There are those who commit crimes, those who enable crimes, and those who ignore crimes which Continue reading →