Revenge of the Democrats

Revenge of the Democrats

Just as the country is getting over its most recent government shutdown several years ago, it looks like another one could be happening.  Trump’s budget director Mick Mulvaney has been urging congressional Republicans to take a hard line against “sanctuary cities” in...
Bin Laden’s Successor

Bin Laden’s Successor

Sometime the apple, as the saying goes, doesn’t fall far from the tree.  And to see an example of that, look no further than Hamza bin Laden, the son of, you guessed it, Osama.  Yesterday, the twenty-something was blacklisted by the US State Department for his ties to...
Ben Carson’s New Position

Ben Carson’s New Position

Earlier this year, after Ben Carson dropped out of the race and endorsed Trump, he hinted that he had been promised a cabinet position.  And sure enough, Trump made good on his promise: earlier this week, the President-elect announced that Carson was declared...
Renzi Says “Arrivederci”

Renzi Says “Arrivederci”

This weekend, drama began to unfold in Italy after PM Matteo Renzi’s constitution referendum plan was rejected by voters.  An angry Renzi announced that he was stepping down.  President Sergio Mattarella now needs to decide whether to appoint a new PM or hold...
Trump’s Silent Supporters

Trump’s Silent Supporters

People across the board are shocked about Donald Trump’s upset victory over Hillary Clinton.  The political establishment across the board is shocked at the result, and many are left to wonder what caused this victory.  I recently came across an article that discusses...