Harris says ‘democracy can be fragile’ as Trump says certification of election victory will be ‘big moment’ – US politics live
The legal team of Trump is planning to apply to the state appellate court to reverse the decision of Judge Juan M. Merchan last week, which scheduled the case for…
Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the Jan. 6 Attack
President Biden reminded the American public not to forget the violent attack on the Capitol that occurred four years ago, and he accused President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters…
How Elon Musk’s X became the global right’s supercharged front page
Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter, now X, has turned out to be quite the pitfall, with its value plummeting nearly 80%. However, in the realm of politics, he’s playing a…
Editorial: How property tax increases became a new third rail in US politics
In Mayor Brandon Johnson’s initial 2025 budget proposal, he proposed a stunning $300 million property tax increase, claiming that he was ‘asking families to lean in and do a little…
Tim Scott celebrates historic milestone as longest-serving Black US senator
As the 119th Congress rolls into motion, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has taken the title of the longest-serving African American senator, and the first African American chair of…
Over 180 new laws are going into effect in 2025
In the final year of full Democratic control, Michigan passed 185 different bills, but the most significant change was not among them. The minimum wage is set to increase twice…
Food stamps, environmental safeguards and denying Ozempic: The ways Republicans could pay for Trump’s tax cuts
Donald Trump and his Congressional allies are on a quest to cut federal spending through measures like adding requirements to welfare programs and repealing environmental regulations, in an attempt to…
Biden Blocks Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
As President Biden, on the brink of stepping down from office, halted the $14 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel of Japan, citing national security concerns, it’s hard…
Mike Johnson promises to ‘roll back administrative state’ in first speech after being re-elected Speaker
Mike Johnson, upon being reelected as Speaker, vowed to drastically reduce the size of government and push for legislation to dismantle the ‘administrative state’. Following appeals from President-elect Donald Trump,…
Carter and Kennedy: Foes whose battle gave rise to a shared legacy of perseverance
The relationship between Jimmy Carter and Massachusetts was complex, marked by a series of victories and defeats. Yet, Carter’s ability to rise from adversity and turn setbacks into decades of…