Leaders from both sides of the aisle have rightly condemned the attempt on Trump’s life, but their words ring hollow if they do not also commit to cooling the inflammatory language that permeates our politics. Read More.
On this day, September 13, 1993, the world witnessed what many hoped would be a transformative moment in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict—the signing of the Oslo Accords. It was a day that promised the possibility of peace, as Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Chairman Yasser Arafat stood on the White House lawn, shaking hands in front of an elated President Bill Clinton. But the optimism of that moment belied the complex road ahead, filled with obstacles, betrayals, and, ultimately, unresolved conflict. Read More.
This toxic relationship between Trump and Loomer exemplifies how conspiracy theories have not only infiltrated the Republican Party but now sit at the very heart of its leadership. Read More.
On this day, September 12, 1958, in a modest Texas Instruments laboratory, engineer Jack Kilby quietly made history. Armed with little more than a germanium wafer and his ingenuity, Kilby demonstrated the first working integrated circuit (IC), a monumental invention that would transform the world. The integrated circuit—a tiny, complex assembly of transistors, resistors, and capacitors etched onto a single semiconductor—set the foundation for the digital age. From personal computers to smartphones, from space exploration to medical devices, the integrated circuit powers nearly every facet of modern life. But beyond its technological marvels lies a fraught intersection of geopolitics, national security, and the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Read More.
The Speaker insists that Congress faces “two primary obligations”: funding the government and ensuring that only U.S. citizens vote in U.S. elections. Read More.
On September 11, 2001, a day that began like any other became a defining moment in history. In the span of just a few hours, nearly 3,000 lives were lost in a series of coordinated terrorist attacks on the United States. Four commercial airplanes were hijacked by 19 members of the extremist group al-Qaeda, with two planes crashing into the North and South Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, another into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and the fourth, United Airlines Flight 93, crashing into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers heroically attempted to regain control. Read More.
These primary results reflect broader national trends, as both Democrats and Republicans brace for a challenging general election in November. Read More.
So, as Helmy sits temporarily in Menendez’s golden—er, vacated—chair, we have to ask, what’s in it for New Jersey? A seat-warmer with no political aspirations is the best we could do? Read More.
On September 10, 1919, General John J. Pershing led a massive victory parade through the streets of New York City, a triumphant spectacle to celebrate the U.S. military's role in World War I. Known as "Pershing's Parade," this event marked the homecoming of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), which had played a crucial role in bringing the Great War to a close. The streets were lined with cheering crowds, and the sight of American soldiers, hailed as heroes, marching down Fifth Avenue was a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made on foreign battlefields. Read More.
On September 9, 1948, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), commonly known as North Korea, was officially founded. Emerging in the aftermath of World War II and Korea's liberation from Japanese occupation, the division of the Korean Peninsula was one of the earliest flashpoints of the Cold War. North Korea's establishment under Kim Il Sung, with the backing of the Soviet Union, marked the beginning of a repressive regime that has since evolved into one of the world's most isolated and authoritarian states. Today, North Korea remains a central challenge to international security, particularly due to its nuclear weapons program and unpredictable leadership. Read More.
The reality is, Pennsylvania is in play, and Democrats like Casey know it. This state is no longer the reliable blue stronghold it once was, and Republicans are eager to capitalize on shifting demographics, economic dissatisfaction, and a growing unease with the direction of the country under Democratic leadership. Read More.