Category Politics

Kevin McCarthy Isn’t Really Speaker of The House. Donald Trump Is Pulling The Strings On Puppet McCarthy. Despite The Trump Organization Being Convicted Last Month Of Committing Tax Fraud And This Week Being Fined $1.6 Million For The Tax Schemes, McCarthy Remains Loyal. Despite Donald Trump Being The Model For How To Be A Failed Businessman, A Corrupt President, A Traitor To The Constitution, A Cheating Husband And A Narcissistic Sociopath, He Remains McCarthy’s Idol. – Baby Boomer Resistance: A Pro Democracy Blog

[ad_1] How often will Trump supporters keep paying Trump’s fines and attorney fees before they realize they’ve been lied to? How often will they believe that the crime and the investigation are baseless accusations? How long will they refuse to…

Iran’s protest movement, explained – Vox

[ad_1] For four months, protests have gripped Iran — protests that have not only been surprisingly durable, but also led primarily by women. Activists believe at least 16 people have been sentenced to death by the Islamic Republic, headed by…

Peru’s violent protests show no signs of stopping

[ad_1] Protests in Peru related to the arrest of former President Pedro Castillo have become increasingly violent, resulting in many deaths, and show no real signs of abating. Despite unprecedented political violence and calls for his resignation, Castillo’s successor and…

How Republicans could avert a debt ceiling showdown

[ad_1] Kevin McCarthy won the House speakership in part by making himself hostage to Republican hardliners, promising high-profile confrontations on issues like funding the government and preventing debt ceiling violations. And he can use his power over the House agenda…