Politico has issued its annual Power List, showcasing 19 people who are positioned to play a "critical role" in the political landscape as the 2020 presidential election approaches. The list cites Rep. Matt Gaetz - "controversial Florida Republican and ardent Donald Trump supporter." Published December 12, 2018
With his instant name recognition, early-bird polls consistently place former Vice President Joseph R. Biden as the top Democratic contender for president in 2020. Now comes a call for Mr. Biden to go rogue - or at least independent. Published December 11, 2018
Three-fourths of Americans agree that Christmas should be celebrated in public schools, says a Rasmussen Reports poll conducted the same week that a Nebraska elementary school principal banned Christmas in her school, right down to candy canes, Christmas trees, Santa Claus, the colors red and green and "Elf on the Shelf" items. Published December 11, 2018
Despite a "migration crisis" in Europe and the influence of "anti-immigrant parties," hope springs eternal among those who want to leave their homeland according to a massive international survey conducted in 52 countries. Published December 10, 2018
Time magazine has revealed the shortlist of candidates for its annual Person of the Year, a designation meant to recognize the person or group of people who most influenced the news and the world -- "for better or for worse" -- during the past year. Published December 10, 2018
The press mulled the impeachment of President Trump even before he became the Republican nominee for president. That is a rough guide to how long the "I-word" has been floated before the public. Published December 9, 2018
One political observer warns Republicans not to get too critical of Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez no matter how tempting it is. Published December 8, 2018
California officials have spent weeks counting provisional and absentee ballots and have at last determined who will be the next supervisor for the 5th District of Riverside County. Published December 7, 2018
Politics, like sports, continues to attract wagers. "Donald Trump is the favorite to win in 2020 at 7-5 odds (+140), meaning, a $100 bet would profit $140 if Trump wins," reports Dave Mason, the Sportsbook brand manager for BetOnline.ag, a very active online outlet. Published December 7, 2018
December heralds lots of year-end lists- best and worst, who's up, who's down. Mediaite.com, which monitors the big doings of the restless press - offers its list of 75 people who are the "most influential in news media," and they hail from broadcast, print and online sources. Published December 6, 2018
Journalists could not stop speculating about the subtle occurrences that transpired in just a few moments during the state funeral service for George H.W. Bush. There in the front row, and very much on-camera was a rare gathering: President Trump was on the aisle seat, with first lady Melania Trump to his left; then came former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton and former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter. Published December 5, 2018
In an epic study of "national character stereotypes" in America and Canada as reflected on social media, language patterns and other sources, a Canadian research team has a telling finding. Published December 5, 2018
For those who are keeping count, the proverbial "Mueller investigation" began on May 17, 2017, when Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, "the No. 2 Justice Department official, appoints former FBI director Robert Mueller as special counsel to investigate possible collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia," according to a helpful Reuters timeline of the big doings. If we do all the math, that means that on Dec. 17, the investigation will have gone on for 19 months. Published December 4, 2018
Journalists have offered fair coverage of the passing of George H.W. Bush. But it was not always thus says Rich Noyes, senior analyst for Newsbusters.org - who consulted records dating back to 1988 for an analysis of coverage of the late president's campaign and years in office. Published December 4, 2018
Forty Democrats are mulling a run for the White House according to some counts, many fueled by their disbelief that President Trump not only won the 2016 election, but that he's still in office. Yes, well. It's going to be a noisy lead-up to 2020 — and now we have one more name to add, and he is among the first of the independent hopefuls. Published December 3, 2018
Jim McGrath, who was spokesman for both Barbara and George H.W. Bush, has revealed the design of the last pair of socks the late president will wear. Published December 3, 2018
Major Garrett, chief White House correspondent for CBS, has a new book out, and the title tells all: "Mr. Trump's Wild Ride: The Thrills, Chills, Screams, and Occasional Blackouts of an Extraordinary Presidency." Published December 2, 2018
Fred Ryan, chairman of the board of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute offered thoughts on the death of George H. W. Bush - deeming him a "true gentleman who embodied the nobility of public service." Published December 1, 2018
Stormy Daniels has been in the news this week for drama surrounding complicated legal matters. The adult film star soon might make the news again when she arrives in the nation's capital for another reason. "A Storm is coming back to Washington, D.C for one night only," noted a new announcement from the Cloakroom, a downtown club. Published November 30, 2018
The number of Democrats interested in a run for the White House in 2020 is unprecedented, and the cast of characters includes well known lawmakers, brash new comers and at least one former vice president. Plenty of Americans, however, don't see the point. Published November 30, 2018
