There is a kind of mystical importance associated with the phrase "first in the nation" when it is attached to the noble act of voting in a major election. New Hampshire has long starred in this coveted role in presidential primaries.But the state would have to repeal that law should the tradition go out the window in the name of change. Published January 26, 2023
It took only one emphatic public exchange with a reporter to change the image of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, in which he revealed his reasons for denying two California Democrats -- Reps. Adam Schiff and Eric Swalwell -- a place on the House Intelligence Committee. Published January 25, 2023
Mike Pompeo, who has served as secretary of state and CIA director, has had a multitude of noteworthy experiences. He graduated first in his class at West Point, served as a cavalry officer in the Army, graduated from Harvard Law School, excelled in the business world, represented Kansas in the House of Representatives and is, at the moment, a distinguished fellow at the Hudson Institute. Add "author" to that resume. Published January 24, 2023
A new book is arriving Tuesday that could prompt readers to take a sharp look at the U.S. voting process. The title tells all. "Stealing Your Vote: The Inside Story of the 2020 Election and What It Means for 2024" by Christina Bobb focuses on the alarming potential of election fraud. Published January 23, 2023
So now it is President Biden's turn to stand by as facts and rumors circulate that classified documents were found at his personal residence in Delaware following a search by FBI personnel on Friday. So how is that playing in news coverage? Published January 22, 2023
A senior executive at Fox News has died, the network announced Friday evening. Published January 20, 2023
Wait. It's been a quarter-century since then-President Bill Clinton had a dalliance with then-White House intern Monica Lewinsky? Yes, it's true -- and Ms. Lewinsky herself is reflecting on that phenomenon in an essay for Vanity Fair on "the 25th anniversary of the Bill Clinton calamity," according to the publication. Published January 19, 2023
The serious soul-searching about President Biden's potential quest for reelection in 2024 is in high gear following revelations that classified documents were discovered at the president's private residence in Delaware. Will he run? Should he run? The press is percolating with the possibilities, and the battle lines are clearly drawn. Headlines from the last 48 hours reveal complex, dueling sentiments: Published January 18, 2023
Let us spend a moment with Fox News Channel late-night kingpin Greg Gutfeld. His signature program, "Gutfeld," averaged 2.1 million viewers through 2022, according to Nielsen Media Research. Published January 17, 2023
Republicans are missing a huge opportunity to connect with the American public as the next presidential election looms. The time appears to be right to best Democrats in one arena they monopolize -- green-minded concern for the climate and the environment. Published January 16, 2023
Pay attention: The number of Democrats who identify as politically liberal has reached a new high, says a Gallup poll. Published January 15, 2023
Some legislation on the radar: House Republicans have introduced a bill that could attract friends and foes -- along with those who relish working in an office, and those who prefer the remote or telecommuting work experience. Published January 12, 2023
Former President Donald Trump still wields some power in public opinion polls. "Just over a year out from the Republican Party's first presidential nominating contest, Trump remains the front-runner in a hypothetical crowded field," reports Eli Yokley, a Morning Consult analyst. Published January 11, 2023
The title tells all in a new book arriving Wednesday: "Toward a More Perfect Union: The Moral and Cultural Case for Teaching the Great American Story," by Timothy S. Goeglein, who has a clear message -- if not a warning -- for jittery Americans. Published January 10, 2023
A new study of Census Bureau data reveals the influence of "immigration from abroad" on the U.S. population. Kenneth M. Johnson -- a senior demographer at the Carsey School of Public Policy and professor of sociology at the University of New Hampshire -- has delved into newly released Census numbers. "Immigration from abroad, which increased last year, accounted for 80% of the population gain," he said. Published January 9, 2023
So how did he do in the press? Newly minted House Speaker Kevin McCarthy drew attentive but predictably critical news coverage following his election to that esteemed position on Capitol Hill. Published January 8, 2023
Politics still makes popular reading. Very popular reading, in fact. Books published by commercial trade publishers featuring the text of the Select January 6th Committee Final Report have arrived, according to Jim Milliot, editorial director of Publishers Weekly. Published January 5, 2023
So 2023 has finally arrived, Capitol Hill is in turmoil and the citizenry is either confused, concerned or uninterested. Now what? "Here's how to be happy in 2023. Make saving the Republic your New Year's resolution," advises Roger L. Simon, a columnist for The Epoch Times. Published January 4, 2023
Michael Harrison has issued an unprecedented "prescription for survival" to his peers who now face serious competition from online sources. Published January 3, 2023
House Majority Leader-elect Steve Scalise is surveying his future territory and making a promise. The Louisiana Republican has sent his GOP colleagues a letter outlining the legislation he will bring before his peers in the first two weeks of the year. Published January 2, 2023
