President Biden's $2 trillion American Rescue Plan was introduced some 500 days ago -- on Feb. 19, 2021, to be exact. That anniversary prompted Rep. Jason Smith, the top Republican on the House Budget Committee, to take a close peek at where the money actually went since that day.
Former President Donald Trump is still "extremely rich," according to Forbes, which also has some news about his stature in the world of the wealthy.
Some political bouts warrant more attention than others. "Control of the U.S. Senate will end up a much closer margin than some polls or analysts are predicting. Among the ten most competitive races in the country, there are probably just five where Senate control hangs in the balance," predicts Nate Ashworth, founder of ElectionCentral.com, a news site.
Some believe the White House and the Democratic Party are in the mood to be generous, just in time for the midterm elections. We already know that President Biden has canceled some student loan debt. But what about the lofty medical bills that plague many people?
Two seasoned commentators are both citing a public threat that they believe has been enhanced and enabled by the open-border policy favored by many members of the Democratic Party, not to mention the White House.
The Central Intelligence Agency has a very significant history. Its predecessor -- the Office of Strategic Services -- rumbled to life during World War II, populated by innovative, savvy, and fearless men and women who undermined and defeated some formidable foes of the day.
"The biggest problem with the Democrats is their woke baggage," HBO host Bill Maher told Variety.
These are not the kind of headlines anyone wants to see. They are out there however, following Russian President Vladimir Putin's warning Wednesday that he might resort to nuclear weapons as the situation with Ukraine grows dire. Here's just a few from the last 24 hours:
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is very serious about his public message these days, an indicator that he could have his eye on a White House run in 2024.
The sudden arrival of 50 migrants in Martha's Vineyard in recent days caused an uncomfortable rustling among locals who were not so keen on the idea. The migrants were quickly transported to a military facility on nearby Cape Cod.
The world formally bids a respectful and affectionate farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday during her state funeral -- forecast to draw a record-breaking worldwide audience of 4.1 billion, according to Wired.com, an industry source. In the meantime, Inside the Beltway adds this addendum to the mix -- a list of Her Majesty's 10 favorite songs, as compiled by the BBC in 2016.
Those who miss their daily talk-radio date with the late Rush Limbaugh have something to look forward to. A new book soon will arrive titled "Radio's Greatest of All Time" which presents a collection of his most iconic on-air moments, speeches and personal audio recordings -- as curated by his widow Kathryn Adams Limbaugh and his brother, David Limbaugh.
Time has marched on since the ancient days of the hippie generation -- back in the 1960s when the young and restless gathered in secret spots to smoke marijuana -- illegal at the time.
The Republican Party needs to ramp up its election outreach or lose voter support, at least according to a very succinct survey. Indeed, the proverbial Grand Old Party may not be so grand right now. The GOP's popular appeal is not resonating with voters as the clock relentlessly ticks towards Election Day.
It's a very touchy subject on Capitol Hill, in the White House, in state capitals and at town halls. When should an aging politician take a dignified bow and leave the public stage? Americans have spoken.
Marc Morano -- founder of the watchdog site Climate Depot -- points out that the global press is abuzz with news that snack chips made from crickets are now available. Print and broadcast coverage is now featuring school children crunching away on the uh, chips -- accompanied by supportive commentary from reporters and academic experts.
A certain former first lady has been busy these days. Melania Trump has penned an op-ed for Fox News headlined "Education is the key to innovation and individual exceptionalism," which details her efforts to help foster children and draw attention to the state of education in the U.S.
It was not so long ago that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi caught some criticism for the size of her luxury refrigerator -- a $24,0000 stainless steel Sub-Zero model full of fancy ice cream brands. She displayed them in the middle of a COVID-19 lockdown on April 21, 2020, during an appearance on "The Late Late Show with James Corden." Progressives and Republicans alike faulted her for the insensitive display of pricey goodies inside a pricey refrigerator during dire times.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi would like to become the ambassador to Italy after the midterm elections are over, according to Fox Business Network anchor Maria Bartiromo in a report filed Tuesday.
Former President Donald Trump continues to stage well-attended public events and offer regular commentary on the issues of the day. This practice is vilified or mocked by Democratic foes and in the daily press, of course. Some say this aggressive response to Mr. Trump's activities could backfire, however.
