Smoky, with a 10% chance of Ash: Our Electoral College map snapshot for September, plus today’s news

By Robert A. Vella This morning, I read a somewhat satirical weather forecast for southwest Washington state: Very smoky, with Continue reading →

Russian election meddling, Trump muzzles Fauci, Dems’ voter advantage, 2020 hottest year on record

By Robert A. Vella In today’s news, we’ll cover 3 Russians and 1 pro-Russian Ukrainian who have been either sanctioned Continue reading →

Coronavirus and the 3 questions facing humanity

By Robert A. Vella After reviewing today’s news stories and considering all that you know about economics, politics, and our Continue reading →

FEC chief on Trump’s self-incrimination, House impeachment inquiry ramps-up and gathers evidence

By Robert A. Vella Yesterday, Federal Elections Commission chief Ellen Weintraub said that President Trump committed a crime by publicly Continue reading →

Trump hits China and ends missile treaty, mass surveillance, Moscow Mitch, GOP turmoil, voter purges

By Robert A. Vella With a nasty taste still lingering in my mouth from consuming Wednesday night’s Democratic debate, I Continue reading →

Pelosi’s problem, Tillerson’s meeting, Barr’s concession, Treasury’s memo, N.Y.’s prosecution, and more

By Robert A. Vella House Speaker Nancy Pelosi doesn’t want to initiate impeachment proceedings against President Trump, but she has Continue reading →

Friday Roundup: Gov. shutdown, Trump’s favors, Russia sanctions, Intelligence warning, Venezuela crisis

By Robert A. Vella Oh, Billy-Bob!  What a day! Government shutdown On the heels of Roger Stone’s arrest (he’s been Continue reading →

Friday Roundup: Gov. shutdown, Russia sanctions, Trump’s mania, Manafort’s dealings, Massive data breach

By Robert A. Vella What insane times we’re living in.  Every day brings an onslaught of disturbing news that rattles Continue reading →