Author: Brittany Mays

Americans’ trust in Washington is tanking while the public wants election checks enforced, and politicians keep taking a break. Americans are fed up: 80 percent disapprove of Congress, and that sour mood is obvious in day-to-day headlines and downtown conversations. At the same time, 80 percent of voters support voter verification measures, showing the public wants concrete steps to protect elections. Yet when lawmakers get a chance to respond, many choose vacations over meaningful fixes. This split is not subtle. Voters expect their representatives to tackle basic responsibilities, like keeping voter rolls accurate and preventing fraud, but too many in…

Recalls touch many parts of daily life, from food and toys to cars and medicines, and this article takes a clear, practical look at how recalls happen, who issues them, what consumers should do when affected, and how to limit future risk. Product recalls are a steady part of the marketplace and they crop up across food, consumer goods, vehicles, and medical products. Regulators and manufacturers both issue recalls when a safety defect or contamination threat is identified. Understanding the basic recall process helps you act fast and protect your family or household. Recalls usually start when a company or…

Senate inaction has left the SAVE America Act stalled, the Department of Homeland Security including ICE and Border Patrol unfunded, and dozens of Trump nominees stuck in limbo while leadership has not delivered decisive movement. The Senate’s current posture makes clear that major priorities are not advancing at the pace the country needs, and the SAVE America Act continues to sit without the traction required to become law. At the same time, the Department of Homeland Security, which includes ICE and Border Patrol, remains without full funding, creating gaps in operations and planning. Dozens of Trump nominees await Senate confirmation,…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that the U.S. will ultimately retake control of the Strait of Hormuz bordering Iran and restore freedom of navigation, even as ship traffic through the corridor remains under strain. The Strait of Hormuz sits at the center of a global security and economic flashpoint, and recent incidents have made clear that Washington sees direct action as a legitimate option. From a Republican viewpoint, the message is simple: America will not tolerate disruptions to trade or threats to allied shipping lanes. The statement by Scott Bessent signals a readiness to move from rhetoric to tangible…

Investigations into attempts on a President’s life raise hard questions about how well presidential protection actually works and whether accountability and clear action follow when those protections fail. Every attempted attack on a President forces a reassessment of what went wrong and who is accountable, and those reassessments often reveal gaps between policy and practice. Americans expect the highest level of protection for the office, and investigations are where the discrepancies show up. Looking back at past probes, patterns emerge around communication breakdowns, unclear responsibilities, and sluggish corrective measures. Security teams operate under intense pressure, and most agents perform admirably…

The debate over birthright citizenship has landed at the Supreme Court, centered on a 160-year-old constitutional gap and President Trump’s executive order, with legal and political stakes that could reshape immigration policy and federal authority. For decades the Citizenship Clause of the 14th Amendment has been read broadly, but the exact scope of “subject to the jurisdiction thereof” has never been settled by clear, modern precedent. That unresolved language creates a gray area that now sits at the center of a high-stakes legal fight. Conservatives argue this ambiguity gives courts and the political branches room to clarify who qualifies for…

Recent fights over issues like voter ID and DHS appropriations have sharpened Republican frustration with Senate Democrats, and those tensions have reignited talk of ending the legislative filibuster; this piece examines why GOP senators are debating that extreme step and what the likely trade offs would be for the institution and for conservative strategy. The argument over the filibuster has returned to the center of Senate politics because a string of policy fights made Republicans feel blocked at every turn. Voter ID rules and funding for the Department of Homeland Security were two high profile flashpoints that Republicans point to…

A quick look at how early chatter about the 2028 presidential race is shaping up, as elected officials consider potential bids while juggling reelection and other priorities. Talk about the 2028 presidential race is already active inside both parties, and Republicans are sizing up the field with clear priorities in mind. Many elected officials are balancing the temptation to run with the practical need to secure their current seats. That juggling act will determine which names really emerge and which stay on the sidelines. For Republican voters and activists, the early moves matter because they reveal who’s serious about building…

Millions are expected to march on March 28 for the third No Kings protest, a well-funded and organized movement that seeks to paint President Donald Trump as an authoritarian with a crown and a throne. Millions of people will hit the streets today (March 28) for the third installment of No Kings protests, a well-funded and organized movement created to paint President Donald Trump as an authoritarian with a crown and a throne. The crowd will include a patchwork of activists and interest groups whose messages rarely line up. Observers should note the energy and resources behind the events, and…

A new, heavily mutated COVID-19 variant has emerged and is being tracked closely as it spreads, prompting renewed attention to sequencing, treatments, and community-level impacts across the United States. A heavily mutated COVID-19 variant is spreading across the United States, and health officials are keeping a close eye on it. The variant has shown a cluster of genetic changes that set it apart from recent lineages, and pockets of transmission have been detected in several states. Public health labs are seeing a rise in sequences tied to the variant, although the true geographic footprint is still unfolding. That mix of…