Cinematic Paranoia and the Modern Age of Misinformation
The golden age of the political conspiracy thriller arrived during the shaky foundations of the 1970s, a decade defined by Watergate and a sudden, sharp decline in public trust toward…
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The Battle Against Apathy Inside the GOP
Panic is beginning to set in across various levels of the Republican party as leaders realize their base may simply…
A Pontiff Returns to His Roots at the Ballot Box
In a move that has stunned historians and diplomats alike, Pope Leo has officially cast his vote in the upcoming…
Democratic Momentum Builds as Midterm Landscape Shifts
The momentum for Democrats appears to be growing as the midterm elections approach, with the Cook Political Report signaling a…
Trump’s blasé attitude toward AI risks backfiring politically
President Donald Trump recently gathered a circle of tech moguls on the White House drive, but rather than addressing the…
Democrats eye Nebraska as an opportunity to take a Senate seat away from Republicans
In the quiet corners of Omaha, including the aromatic aisles of local cigar shops, a surprising shift is taking place…
‘White House Accord on Super Intelligence’ misspells United States
A landmark agreement aimed at governing the future of advanced technology is facing unexpected scrutiny this week, though not because…
Live updates: Trump unveils $54 billion Alaska LNG investment from South Korea
President Donald Trump announced a massive fifty four billion dollar investment from South Korea aimed at developing a natural gas…
From clean energy warrior to ‘wall of shame,’ James Talarico reverses on a fossil fuel money pledge
James Talarico once positioned himself as one of the most vocal critics of the fossil fuel industry within the Texas…
Mike Rowe on America’s great tradesperson shortage: ‘I don’t care what your politics are. Math doesn’t care, either’
Mike Rowe isn’t interested in partisan debates when it comes to the American workforce; he is interested in the math.…
Ken Paxton’s Christian identity politics obscure a history of scandal | Sidney Blumenthal
Ken Paxton’s current bid for the United States Senate is being framed by his supporters as a final stand for…