Biden Revitalized U.S. Refugee Resettlement But Could Trump Undo the Progress?
In fiscal year 2024, the United States resettled 100,034 refugees—its highest total in three decades and nearly nine times the number admitted in FY 2021. This achievement signals a remarkable rebound, but it also underscores a critical truth: refugee resettlement…
South Africa’s Quiet Struggle Over the War in Ukraine
SIMON’S TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA — Officially, South Africa claims neutrality in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But to many pro-Ukrainian locals, this is little more than a facade. From conducting joint military drills with Russia to echoing Kremlin rhetoric, South Africa’s…
Why Hasn’t Biden Reached Out to Chris Christie?
Chris Christie’s flirtation with No Labels and a potential independent presidential run should be a major red flag for President Joe Biden. The former New Jersey governor, having dropped out of the GOP primary, was actively courted by No Labels,…
The Last Stand of Ohio’s GOP Establishment
The Ohio Senate GOP primary presents a crucial crossroads for the Republican Party, where the old guard is fighting one last battle to secure a nominee who can effectively challenge incumbent Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) in November. The stakes are…
Why the GOP Should Be Very Worried About Trump’s RNC Purge
In a move that echoes political history, former President Donald Trump’s recent decision to oust Ronna McDaniel as chair of the Republican National Committee (RNC) raises significant concerns for the GOP. His choice to replace her with a more reliable…
Trump’s Entitlement Slip: A Political Misstep That Could Reshape the 2024 Election
For decades, one of the most reliable tactics in presidential campaigns was the Democratic nominee’s assault on the Republican contender’s proposals to reform, cut, or privatize Social Security and other entitlement programs. The attacks worked like clockwork: Democrats would accuse…
McConnell’s Supreme Court Legacy: The Fate of Judicial Conservatism
Mitch McConnell’s lasting legacy is embodied in the careers of three Supreme Court justices: Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh, and Amy Coney Barrett. These appointments were the culmination of McConnell’s careful political maneuvering, strategic delays, and intense pressure on allies to…
Fighting the GOP Civil War, Texas Style
Forget the anticlimactic end to the presidential primary; the most revealing political drama is unfolding right now in Texas. In the swamps and refineries of Southeast Texas, Speaker Dade Phelan finds himself in the crosshairs of a high-stakes primary challenge—a…
Jay Powell: The Fed Chair Who Masters Politics Without Being Political
When Jay Powell ascended to the role of chair of the Federal Reserve in 2018, few anticipated the political storm he would face—and even fewer would have predicted how adeptly he would navigate it. Powell, appointed by President Donald Trump,…
Why the Press Should Keep the Spotlight on Biden’s Age
Every year, U.S. presidents work tirelessly to craft their State of the Union address into a moment that will captivate the media and the public. It’s a political performance of the highest order, with speechwriters polishing every sentence and the…
The Republican Fantasy: A Biden Replacement in 2024
In the unpredictable landscape of the 2024 presidential race, one notion persists in Republican circles: Joe Biden will not be the Democratic nominee. This belief, touted by party leaders and echoed in Trump rallies, suggests an inevitability that Biden will…
Why Focusing on Biden’s Age Could Backfire for Republicans
As the 2024 election approaches, many Republicans have seized on President Joe Biden’s age as a potential avenue for victory. House GOP members have already scheduled hearings with Special Counsel Robert Hur, planning to highlight the report labeling Biden an…