Donald Trump, the 'shadow president'
About four months ago — Dec. 6 to be exact — Sen. Lindsey Graham made a noteworthy comment about then-President Donald Trump.
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Eight Republican members of the House Committee on Homeland Security have just returned from a fact-finding mission along the southern U.S. border, specifically in the Rio Grande Valley sector of Texas. They have compiled some "shocking realities" in a 10-point follow-up report released Wednesday.
Congress stands up for the 'Ghost Army'
Let us pause to remember and honor the "Ghost Army," the top secret World War II-era Army unit that staged 20 daring and deceptive operations near the front lines of Europe.
Trump Twitter has 'a good chance of success'
Political foes of former President Donald Trump should not forget that he has a viable background in entertainment, public engagement and media outreach. Mr. Trump is also very canny about personal branding and can create productive buzz around his interests or activities before the media even wakes up in the morning.
Biden: A moderate president gone rogue
President Biden has signed 38 executive orders since taking office, according to the Federal Register, many of them with a flourish on Inauguration Day.
Media fixates on Biden Republicans, Reagan Democrats
Well, it's always something, and it's all in the timing. At the moment, the news media and progressive commentators say "Biden Republicans" are now emerging, driven by distaste for former President Donald Trump and shock over the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6.
Mayor John Lee sets a mighty example
Republicans in Washington should not overlook the potential of the heartland to shore up the clout of the Republican Party. The changing sentiments of those within grassroots populations could easily make the Grand Old Party a lot grander as the 2022 and 2024 elections loom on the horizon. There's a clear opportunity to pick up disgruntled Democrats now unnerved by the unapologetic progressive or socialist directions the Democratic Party has taken. Some activity in Nevada is a perfect test case. Once upon a time, Nevada was Republican territory. Things changed. Democrats have won the last three presidential elections there.
The media herd trudges to the next big buzz
Looks like the drama of migrant caravans, unaccompanied children in crowded shelter facilities and the allure of petulant political scuffles over immigration issues have lost their charm for the fickle press. Journalists appear to be trudging along in another direction, poised to find another source of news, buzz and public attention.
New Hampshire takes on Nancy Pelosi
Many Americans revere those precious few moments when New Hampshire voters step up in the hush of the midnight hour as "first in the nation" to file their primary votes in presidential elections. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Democrats apparently are trying to remove that hallowed status for a variety of reasons, both political and cultural.
Immigration woes hurt Biden approval
Public sentiment about immigration is complex, particularly as the nation confronts the thousands of children now awaiting entry into the U.S., crowded into government facilities. An Economist/ YouGov poll offers insight.
Biden's bait-and-switch presidency
Can it be that President Biden has only been in office for 72 days? Some observers may be under the impression that it's been more like 72 years or even 72 minutes — but no matter. Here's a tidy summation of the presidential performance so far.
A Black conservative takes on Kamala Harris
A leading Black conservative is troubled by President Biden's decision to place Vice President Kamala Harris in charge of immigration policy.
Trump bolsters his legacy with new website
The Trump brand is here to stay. Former President Donald Trump, in fact, is reaffirming his public image with a new website that is open for business and ready to rumble.
The bald eagle population has quadrupled
Some cheerful news, for a change. America's bald eagle population is "soaring," according to a new report from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
42 million want to migrate to the U.S.
The news media is particularly fond of quoting lots of numbers and percentages when it comes to immigration coverage, citing yearly averages and speculative estimates of who is crossing the U.S. border, legally or illegally. Sources for such information vary; some are official, some are not. Words like "surge" and "wave" appear often as journalists, politicians, the public and assorted officials try to parse out the situation.
It's been 40 years since Reagan was shot
The 40th anniversary of the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan is approaching. The stark and horrific event took place on March 30, 1981 — played out before news cameras outside a major hotel on a rainy afternoon in the nation's capital.
Will media behave at Biden press conference?
Many eyes are now on the prospect of President Biden's debut press conference Thursday — so many that SportsBetting.ag, an international wagering house, is now taking bets on what color tie Mr. Biden will wear, what topics he'll address first and whether or not he will "commit a political gaffe," in the words of the organization.
Fox News still top choice of Republicans
The battle for the conservative and Republican audience continues. Fox News, according to a substantial new media study, continues to win that battle despite the aggressive efforts of two very able competitors.
Illegal immigrants getting stimulus checks?
Will illegal immigrants receive stimulus checks? Some are convinced that this is the case, based on statistical evidence.
Donaldgram: Trump to launch own social media
He was a master of Twitter. That would be former President Donald Trump, who sent out 23,858 tweets after he took office in 2017, setting a record on June 6, 2020, when he tweeted 200 times. Mr. Trump was banned from Twitter on Jan. 8. He had 88.7 million followers.
