Category: Editorial
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A New Trumpian Era
It has been a busy first week back for President Donald Trump, who wasted no time undoing the policies of his predecessor and taking full control of the executive branch. Let’s take a closer look at what he has done so far: “The golden age of America begins right now.” In a scaled-back inauguration ceremony,…
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An Assessment of the Biden Presidency
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, marking the end of Joe Biden’s tenure as the 46th. Biden leaves office with the second-lowest approval rating of a President leaving office, with only Donald Trump’s first term being lower. This also marks the end of…
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Farewell, President Carter
Today, America said goodbye to a president. Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away today, December 29, 2024, at his home in Plains, Georgia. He was 100 years old. This follows the death of his wife Rosalynn just over a year ago, and his entry into hospice care back in February…
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2024: A Look Back
Note: This article was edited on December 29, 2024 to reflect the fact that former President Carter passed away. As the holidays draw to a close and the new year approaches, it is time to take a look back at the events that occurred this past year. 2024 was certainly an eventful year, and it’s…
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A Last-Minute Pardon
On Sunday, December 1st, President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden. The younger Biden had been convicted in June 2024 of illegally owning a gun whilst being a drug user and had pleaded guilty to failing to file millions in taxes in September 2024. Nonetheless, these prosecutions have to come to an end now. The…
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A Look at the 119th Congress
Last Tuesday’s elections marked not only Donald Trump’s return but also a return to full Republican control of Congress. Republicans retook control of the Senate. Yesterday, Decision Desk HQ projected that Republicans would win a majority in the House of Representatives. This signifies the establishment Republican trifecta for the first time since 2019. We’ll break…
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Why Kamala Harris Lost
Election Day was a bloodbath for Democrats. Against all odds, Donald Trump has won a second term against Vice President Kamala Harris, and in doing so will potentially carry every single swing state. He will be the first Republican to win the popular vote since George W. Bush in 2004. It was also a bad…
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Harris Favored to Win White House
After a vigorous campaign period featuring an assassination attempt and an incumbent president’s withdrawal, it all comes down to this. On November 5th, Americans will decide whether to hand the torch to a new generation of Democrats in the White House or whether to return to another Trump presidency. This presidential election is expected to…
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Republicans Heavily Favored To Take Senate
Of course, the presidential race is not the only contest to watch on Election Day. The ability of the next president to be able to build a Cabinet effectively, appoint judges to the Supreme Court and other courts, and pass legislation will rely on whether or not their party controls the Senate. In this election…
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Democrats Slightly Favored To Take House
A close fight is brewing in the House of Representatives, where all 435 seats are up for grabs this Election Day. Since the vast majority of congressional districts are considered “Safe” for either party due to gerrymandering and political polarization, control of the House will lie in the hands of 39 congressional districts, scattered across…
