No, John Mellencamp Did Not Promote Biden Onstage
Hecklers disrupted a concert in Ohio — and online critics pounced to say, falsely, that it started because the liberal singer had expressed support for the president. Share full article…
April 18, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will be on the general election ballot in Michigan.
The Natural Law Party, which has ballot access in Michigan, nominated Mr. Kennedy. President Biden’s campaign is worried that he could tip the election to former President Donald J. Trump.…
Biden, Worried About RFK Jr., Turns to the Kennedy Family for Help
The rollout of endorsements from the Kennedys signaled the urgency the Biden campaign feels toward Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent bid, and its desire to discredit him. Share full article…
Grassroots diplomacy can help unlock international support for Ukraine
Amid growing uncertainty over the future of international aid for Ukraine, diplomatic initiatives at the local and regional levels can play a critical role in securing continued public support around…
Chinese Exports Are Threatening Biden’s Industrial Agenda
The president is increasingly hitting back with tariffs and other measures meant to restrict imports, raising tensions with Beijing. Share full article 12 “I’m not looking for a fight with…
Elections Have Gotten More Accessible for Disabled Voters, but Gaps Remain
A report to the Election Assistance Commission from researchers at Rutgers University found that disabled voters’ turnout lagged non-disabled voters’ by 11 percentage points, down from 17. Share full article…
What Happens if a Powerful Surveillance Law Expires This Week?
Senators are under pressure to reject amendments to a House-passed bill so it can become law before a statute expires Friday night. But the program would continue after any such…
The Mayorkas Impeachment Is History, but the Political Repercussions Will Live On
Republicans say the quick dismissal of charges against Alejandro Mayorkas sets a dangerous precedent. Democrats say the mistake would have been to treat the case seriously. Share full article The…
Kennedy Clan to Endorse Biden, in a Show of Force Against R.F.K. Jr.
More than a dozen members of the storied political family will endorse the president in Philadelphia, rejecting one of their own as he worries Democrats with an independent bid. Share…
Is Trump’s Trial Really About ‘Hush Money’?
Both the prosecutors and defense are trying to frame it differently. Share full article Former President Trump on Monday at the State Supreme Court in Manhattan. As former President Donald…