The caravan itself has become a complex political symbol that some observers say is yet another ploy by rival Democrats and a hostile news media to portray the president in a negative light as the midterm elections approach. Published October 19, 2018
The countdown is on for the arrival of what has come to be known as the "Honduran caravan" — an estimated 4,000 men, women, children and infants who left the troubled Honduran city of Pedro Sula last weekend on foot and by truck. Saturday will mark a week on the march for the throng of hopefuls who plan to assemble on the U.S.-Mexico border and demand entry. The caravan itself has become a complex political symbol that some observers say is yet another ploy by rival Democrats and a hostile news media to portray the president in a negative light as the midterm elections approach. Published October 18, 2018
Organizers for the 46th annual March for Life -- billed as the largest human rights demonstration in the world -- have revealed their 2019 theme: "Unique from Day One: Pro-Life is Pro Science." Published October 18, 2018
President Trump is headed west Thursday with an ambitious schedule, embarking on what his campaign calls a "Western swing" through three important battleground states in three days. Published October 18, 2018
It is must-see TV for conservatives and Republicans, of course. But Democrats might want to peek at some special programming Thursday evening on Fox News Channel when talk radio kingpin Rush Limbaugh meets cable news kingpin Sean Hannity. The pair of hosts will chat for a full hour about President Trump, the midterm elections and the ever-changing prism of vital information, political and otherwise. Published October 17, 2018
When President Trump won the election almost two years ago, his support from evangelicals was a major driver of the win - so much so that the Rev. Franklin Graham later commented that "God showed up" at the election. Some say it also could happen with the midterm elections, now 20 days off. Published October 16, 2018
After a full week of campaign rallies, problem solving and partisan attacks, President Trump also had an in depth interview with Leslie Stahl on CBS' "60 Minutes" Sunday night. The overnight ratings from Nielsen Media Research are very telling here. Mr. Trump's interview drew a respectable 11.8 million viewers for CBS. The debut of the "Alec Baldwin Show" on ABC, however, garnered 2.2 million. But that, as the sages say, is show biz. Published October 15, 2018
Industry publications and the mainstream news media for the most part overlooked "Gosnell: The Trial of America's Biggest Serial Killer," an independent dramatic film that offered the details of the investigation and murder trial of abortionist Kermit Gosnell. Published October 15, 2018
One of the most poplar and persistent practices in the press is to parse President Trump's language with a critical eye, seeking any and all opportunities to portray him in a negative light. They have their ways. Published October 14, 2018
All aboard that proverbial Trump train? Behold, there's some clear evidence that a more united Republican Party has emerged after the confirmation of Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court — and just in time. The party is "edgier, more rugged, and more relentless" in the aftermath of the unprecedented brawl on Capitol Hill, says Brad Todd, a columnist for The Federalist. Published October 11, 2018
Actor, political activist and President Trump impersonator Alec Baldwin has a prime time talk show debuting at 10 p.m. Sunday EDT on ABC — and if the host has his way, a future guest just might be the president. Yes, well. Just imagine that cultural moment. Published October 10, 2018
Analysts have once again have revealed that broadcast news coverage of President Trump is 92 percent negative, give or take a percentage point or two. Hostile coverage has been ongoing since he took office. Published October 10, 2018
The confirmation of Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is an unprecedented cultural moment that has revealed just how brutal politics has become. Published October 9, 2018
President Trump's foes appear to be in permanent uproar, and no wonder. The former "Judge Brett Kavanaugh" is now "Justice Brett Kavanaugh." Economic and employment trends are percolating, diplomatic gains continue. Published October 7, 2018
Awaiting the outcome of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court has become a classic cliffhanger, teetering in front of the American public with as much dramatic tension as a major sports event — which is why, perhaps, several international betting houses have offered odds on the outcome. News coverage, meanwhile, has been tinctured with opinion and speculation — even as U.S. Capitol Police and U.S. Supreme Court Police have ramped up security for lawmakers, as confrontations and protests get vigorous. Some officers have been called to form a human barrier around the more ardent demonstrations. Published October 4, 2018
Credibility still pays off. The Washington Times has been named the 10th most trusted news organization in America by the Simmons News Media Trust Index. Published October 3, 2018
A new Rasmussen reports survey released Tuesday finds that most voters now agree that the process has turned shameful -- including a surprising number of Democrats. Published October 3, 2018
By week's end, President Trump will have attended five rallies in five states, taking to the stump to talk of America and cheerful things -- a sharp contrast to dire coverage from the news media and grim predictions from Democrats. Published October 2, 2018
President Trump once again is going for the ultra-personal tactics that revved up Republicans and helped him win the 2016 election. As midterms loom, Mr. Trump is showing up in the heartland — in person and surrounded by American flags — at four of his signature jumbo rallies in the next five days. He was in Tennessee on Monday, then it's off to Mississippi, Minnesota and Kansas by week's end. Published October 1, 2018
Kanye West wore a red MAGA hat on "Saturday Night Live" and had kind words for President Trump in a speech which did not make it to the air, but was seen plenty on social media. Published October 1, 2018
