Presidential candidate Cornel West loses bid for Pennsylvania ballot
Independent presidential candidate Dr. Cornel West will not appear on Pennsylvania's ballot after the battleground state's Supreme Court on Monday upheld a lower court ruling.…
Is Donald Trump really serious about being a dictator?
One of the pleasures of last week’s presidential debate was watching Vice President Kamala Harris deftly filet former President Trump over his affinity for dictators…
Post-debate, how much progress will Harris make in the polls?
WASHINGTON — The 1980 presidential race remained neck-and-neck into its final week, as a crucial swath of voters weighed their dismay with President Carter against their…
India’s Supreme Court frees opposition leader on bail in politically charged corruption case
India's supreme court Friday granted bail and freed political opposition leader Arvind Kejriwal (C) following six months in jail. He claims the corruption case against…
U.S. targets Maduro regime with sanctions, visa restrictions over disputed election
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro (C) celebrates after partial results were announced by the electoral council, in Caracas, Venezuela, July 29. Since then, many countries, including…
Immigrants, kittens and a clear debate winner
Hello, and happy Thursday. There are 53 days until the election and like former President Trump, I have concepts of a plan for this newsletter.…
The U.S. presidency is the most powerful job in the world. Too powerful
Like a compulsive gambler, the United States keeps raising the stakes on decisions made by inherently fallible humans. When, inevitably, those humans make bad choices…
N.C. high court orders removal of RFK Jr.’s name from state’s November ballot
The North Carolina Supreme Court on Monday sided with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ordering his name to be removed from the state's November general election…
Play debate night bingo and check out our live chat
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 55 days until the election and debate night is here. And so is our bingo card, with all of…
Voters know about Trump. They’re still learning about Harris
WASHINGTON — “Who’s going to win?”Anyone who writes about politics hears that question constantly. Let’s get it out of the way first: I don’t know; neither…
Nebraska at standstill over restoring voting rights of felons
Voters cast their ballots in the New Hampshire Primary at a voting site at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, N.H., on Jan. 23. File Photo by…
Judge delays Donald Trump sentencing date until after November election
1 of 4 | Former President Donald Trump will not be sentenced for his conviction on election-related fraud over hush money payments until after the…
Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 trial could be years away at best
Much remained uncertain after Thursday’s hearing on how to proceed with the federal Jan. 6 case against Donald Trump following the Supreme Court’s immunity ruling.…
Prosecutors, Trump lawyers clash over next steps in election interference case
WASHINGTON — Prosecutors and defense lawyers clashed in court Thursday over the next steps in the federal election interference prosecution of Donald Trump in the first…
‘Never Trump’ didn’t work for Biden. Will ‘Never Kamala’ work for Trump?
Hello, and happy Thursday, but not really. There are 60 days until the election and today we’re starting with something serious — Wednesday’s school shooting…
Starlink officials block X as ordered by Brazilian Supreme Court
Elon Musk and Starlink officials agreed Tuesday to block the Musk-owned X social media platform on the Musk-owned Starlink internet service in Brazil while continuing…
Does Trump know how babies are made?
Hello, and happy Tuesday. There are 62 days until the election, and I’m starting to wonder if Donald Trump knows how babies are made. The…
Brazil’s Supreme Court upholds nationwide ban of Elon Musk’s X
Elon Musk attends the 10th annual Breakthrough Prize ceremony at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The…
Maryland Supreme Court reinstates Adnan Syed murder conviction
Maryland's Supreme Court Friday upheld a state appellate decision and reinstated Adnan Syed's murder conviction. Syed's case was featured in the 'Serial' podcast. The state…
Brazilian supreme court justice orders suspension of X across country
X faces a ban in Brazil after failing to name a legal representative in the country. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo Aug.…