Author: David Gregoire

Before COVID, most states held voting on Election Day and results were tallied only after the polls closed, but the pandemic pushed many states toward early and mail voting, changing how, when, and how quickly results are reported. Before the pandemic, Election Day was the rule in most states and vote counting started when polls closed. That system prioritized a single shared day and a clear end point for tallying votes. The shift that followed stripped that rhythm away and created choices voters and election officials are still wrestling with. The expansion of absentee and early voting brought convenience and…

Senate approval of Eric Tung came as a longtime federal judge announced his retirement, writing that he could no longer stay silent about what he called a presidential assault on the rule of law; the judge laid out his reasons in an op-ed, drew sharp criticism from conservatives, and cited concerns including the indictment of a state attorney general and the reversal of a major civil judgment. The Senate recently confirmed Eric Tung to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, a move that continues the Trump administration’s effort to reshape the federal judiciary. At the same time, another federal…

The federal shutdown is already disrupting travel and is poised to make airport delays and staffing problems worse this week if lawmakers do not reopen the government. Travelers are feeling the pinch at airports nationwide as a partial government closure chips away at services people depend on. Lines get longer, processing slows, and uncertainty grows when funding stalls. For many Americans this week, what should be a routine trip is turning into a gamble on whether agencies can keep up. TSA and air traffic operations operate under strained conditions when budgets are in limbo, and that strain shows up as…

President Trump drew a mixed reception at the Detroit Lions vs Washington Commanders game in Landover, Maryland, showing up in public a day after reports surfaced. President Trump attended the Sunday matchup between the Detroit Lions and the Washington Commanders in Landover, Maryland, and the crowd reaction was clearly split. He faced both applause and audible pushback as fans registered their views in real time. The scene underscored how polarized public spaces have become during his ongoing public life. The appearance came just a day after reports surfaced, and that timing framed much of the chatter among spectators and pundits.…

Extra security measures were in place hours before the Washington Commanders’ game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, when President Donald Trump planned to become the first sitting president Extra security measures were in place hours before the Washington Commanders’ game against the Detroit Lions on Sunday, when President Donald Trump planned to become the first sitting president to be at a high-profile sporting event in person. Fans arriving at the stadium noticed a heavier presence of uniformed officers, barricades, and checkpoint lanes that moved lines more slowly than usual. The atmosphere felt different from a standard Sunday afternoon matchup,…

President Trump is pushing Senate Republicans to shift payments away from insurance companies and put that cash directly into people’s hands so they can buy better health care. Washington talks about health care all the time, but the real question is who controls the dollars and the choices. Republicans have long argued that middlemen drive up prices and obscure value. A straightforward redirect of funds to individuals is meant to restore market discipline and make coverage more personal. President Trump said he’s telling Senate Republicans that money sent to insurance companies should instead go to individuals so they can buy…

The Senate will hold a second vote Friday on a measure to pay essential federal employees who’ve been working through a 38-day shutdown, with hopes for a bipartisan fix fading as leaders push their competing priorities. The chamber is scheduled for a follow-up vote Friday after an earlier effort failed to secure the support needed to move forward, and lawmakers are framing the choice as a test of who will put people first. Republicans are pushing a clear, direct message: federal workers who show up for duty deserve pay, no political games. That push comes as the shutdown stretches into…

A federal appeals court upheld a Florida law on Tuesday that restricts Chinese nationals and entities affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from making land purchases in the state, delivering a 2-1 ruling from the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals and leaving the challenge by a group of Chinese nationals unresolved because they “lacked […]”. The decision reinforces Florida’s effort to treat foreign investment tied to strategic rivals as a security risk. It also signals that courts will require clear legal footing from challengers who contest state measures aimed at protecting sensitive assets. The appeals court decision arrived in…

The Trump administration is expected to announce this week a deal with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower the prices of their obesity drugs sold through TrumpRX. This move puts the administration in the driver seat on drug pricing, using purchasing power to force better deals for patients. Republican leaders have long argued that market-based leverage and direct negotiation deliver results without heavy-handed regulation. A clear, straightforward pact with major manufacturers signals a practical approach to bringing costs down while keeping innovation alive. For people struggling with obesity, lower out-of-pocket costs could be a real, immediate benefit. Obesity…

President Trump reacted to Democrats winning the four major races this year and said he did not think the results were good for the Republican Party or t President Trump on Wednesday expressed frustration after Democrats won the four major races this year, and then voiced concern about what those outcomes mean for the Republican Party. The reaction reflects broader unease among conservatives who expected better results. That disappointment has pushed party leaders and activists to reassess strategy quickly. Voters turned out in different patterns across these contests, and the mood inside Republican circles is tense and practical. Party operatives…