Caravan Magazine

A journal of politics and culture

Month: January 2025

The First Debate of 2028: JD Vance’s Dual Nature on Display

Since launching his vice presidential campaign this summer, JD Vance has been an enigma to many within the conservative elite. His supporters have long awaited the other side of Vance — the side that appeals not only to the MAGA…

Why Trump Likely Won’t Try to Remove Fed Chair Jay Powell

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s confident response to a question about whether he’d step down if President-elect Donald Trump asked him to went viral last week. Powell’s firm stance in such a volatile political moment raised eyebrows. But the reasons…

Biden White House Weighs Preemptive Pardons Amid Rising Fears of Trump’s Return

As Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House looms, President Joe Biden’s senior aides are reportedly engaged in intense deliberations over whether to issue preemptive pardons to a range of current and former public officials who could face political…

Kamala Harris Announces Ban on Medical Debt in Credit Reports

In a groundbreaking move, the Biden administration has unveiled a new rule that will prohibit unpaid medical bills from appearing on credit reports. Announced Tuesday, the policy aims to remove a significant barrier preventing millions of Americans from accessing mortgages,…

The ABC Settlement Is Just the Start of Trump’s Press Crackdown. History Shows What Might Come Next

In July 1864, Edward Fuller, editor of the Newark Evening Journal, dared to publish a scathing critique of President Abraham Lincoln’s call for 500,000 new conscripts, branding it a call for willing “butchery.” Within weeks, Fuller was arrested by Union…

Defending Journalism in an Era of Misinformation and Government Scrutiny

In a recent report by The Washington Post, NewsGuard—a company that evaluates the reliability of news sources—was thrust into the crosshairs of incoming Trump administration regulators and far-right members of Congress. The accusation? That NewsGuard, and by extension its journalists,…

Brian Schweitzer’s Challenge: Bridging the Divide Among Montana Democrats

Brian Schweitzer, the charismatic former governor of Montana, has long been a political force in Big Sky Country, with his bolo ties, animated speeches, and folksy charm earning him widespread popularity. But as Schweitzer prepares for a potential run for…

Dev Pragad, CEO of Newsweek, to Attend 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention as Guest of Honor

Bhubaneswar/New Delhi: Dev Pragad, the CEO of Newsweek, has been invited by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to attend the prestigious 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention as a Guest of Honor. The event, which will be held from…

Trump Jr. Visits Greenland Amid Renewed Talk of U.S. Takeover

Donald Trump Jr. is making headlines with a visit to Greenland, a Danish autonomous territory, as his father, President-elect Donald Trump, continues to stir debate over the possibility of U.S. control of the island. Trump Jr.’s visit is reportedly private…

A Pardon for Reconciliation: Why Biden Should Preempt Trump on Jan. 6

As President Joe Biden approaches the twilight of his term, Democrats have proposed a range of bold pardons: for those who investigated the Jan. 6 insurrection, undocumented immigrants, and individuals at risk of prosecution under restrictive laws like the Comstock…

Biden Blocks Japanese Takeover of US Steel, Citing National Security Concerns

President Joe Biden has made a landmark decision to block the $14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel by Japan’s Nippon Steel, citing national security concerns. The decision, which fulfills a key political promise, has already caused significant ripples in both…

Justin Baldoni Files $250 Million Libel Lawsuit Against New York Times Over Blake Lively Story

Actor and director Justin Baldoni has filed a libel lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the publication of conspiring with actress Blake Lively’s public relations team to advance an “unverified and self-serving narrative” that negatively impacted his reputation. In…