Sunday Roundup: Pandemic updates, court rulings, and political news

By Robert A. Vella Here’s a news roundup for this Sunday concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, some important court rulings, and Continue reading →

Lev Parnas’ plea deal, the Russians are coming, court rulings, GOP governor defies Trump on refugees

By Robert A. Vella This weekend’s news roundup includes a plea deal being negotiated for one of Rudy Giuliani’s indicted Continue reading →

Saturday’s Topic: The beauty of speaking truth to power, and the rest of today’s news

By Robert A. Vella As you probably know, this blog focuses heavily on speaking truth to power.  When it is Continue reading →

Monday’s Theme: Trump tarnishes everything he touches

By Robert A. Vella In Greek mythology, King Midas had the ability to turn everything he touched into gold.  In Continue reading →

Sunday Topics: Trump subpoena deal, Labor Sec. to face victims, and white supremacist refuge in the NW

By Robert A. Vella Parliamentary elections in the European Union are ending today and we’ll get the results by tomorrow.  Continue reading →

Yet another Trump temper tantrum shows why his rhetoric belies his fears, plus other news

By Robert A. Vella Trump’s temper tantrum The art of rhetoric is designed to effectuate public speech.  It allows the Continue reading →

Tuesday Topics: McGahn is a no-show, Court rejects Trump, Dems’ infighting over impeachment, and more

By Robert A. Vella There’s a lot of news to cover today, so I’ll include excerpts for only some of Continue reading →

Barr doesn’t show-up for congressional hearing and faces contempt charges, plus other news

By Robert A. Vella One day after William Barr appeared before hearings held by the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate, the Attorney Continue reading →