Illinois Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker issued an unusually blunt letter Friday to his Texas counterpart, Republican Governor Greg Abbott, asking him to halt the transport of asylum seekers to Illinois, as the state — and much of the US — is encased in an Arctic blast resulting in subzero temperatures. “I plead with you for … Read more
Iran is an American enemy already, a pal with China and Russia, economically up-and-at-’em, more than a little pleased about its missile and warhead accomplishments, capable of producing nuclear weapons in a hurry and now in a war with Israel making the world less safe every minute. Possible consequences include a second international cold war … Read more
The holiday season seems to creep up faster and faster as each year passes. And because of this, it’s never too soon to get a jump-start on planning, content creation, and revenue strategizing. This guide covers multiple topics related to all things holiday email campaigns to help make this season your best yet. This guide … Read more
Armies rarely measure their success by the roads they’ve paved or the rail lines they’ve laid down — but that may be the metric Russia is using in occupied portions of Ukraine, where major infrastructure projects are underway or are being planned. Over the last few months, Moscow-based media have reported on the construction of a new railway line between Rostov-on-Don … Read more
X/@VivekGRamaswamy Vivek Ramaswamy responded on Saturday evening to an attack on him by Donald Trump sent on the brink of the crucial Iowa Caucus vote in the GOP primary. After Ramaswamy shared a photo on X of himself with supporters wearing shirts that said “Save Trump, Vote Vivek,” the businessman and candidate was slammed by … Read more
Former Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf has announced she’s running for California treasurer in 2026. Schaaf, who served as mayor from 2015 to 2023, aims to replace Fiona Ma, the current treasurer, who plans to run for lieutenant governor in the 2026 election. “After a year of research and reflection, I know the California Treasurer’s job … Read more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ first stop after the Iowa caucuses on Monday night will be South Carolina — and not New Hampshire, where the next voting contest will be held — a departure from political tradition. New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary contest is Jan. 23, just eight days after the Iowa caucuses, while South Carolina’s is … Read more
The return of Colorado’s legislature to the Capitol this week brought lofty talk from legislative leaders about the need for civility. It also came with a harsh reality: the acrimony and vitriol that marred last year’s proceedings have done anything but fade away. Simmering tensions have built up for several years, lawmakers on both sides … Read more
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) issued a series of statements blasting Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley. He posted to X, formerly Twitter, Friday morning, noting his top three choices are former President Donald Trump, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and underdog candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. I’ve been watching the GOP Primary closely for a while now, and I … Read more
When Donald Trump launched his 2024 presidential campaign, many prominent evangelical leaders were wary of declaring their support. Others outright opposed him. But with just a few days to go before the Iowa caucuses, the former president seems destined to lock up the pivotal evangelical bloc in the Republican primary. That likely outcome would erase … Read more
