Politics


House Republicans Move to Gut Ethics Panel

House Republicans moved to effectively gut the independent Office of Congressional Ethics on Monday night. The rule change was approved 119-74 in the conference. The complete rules package will now be voted on tomorrow, during the new Congress’s first day. Representative Bob Goodlatte, who sponsored the proposal, announced the adopted […]


President Obama Cracks Down on Russian-Owned Compounds in America

As part of larger sanctions and punishments on the Russian government, President Obama announced that Russian diplomats and government employees will no longer be able to access two compounds owned by the Russian government, effectively closing the properties. The sanctions come as a result of the Russian government’s interference in the […]


Donald Trump Names Communications Team

President-elect Donald Trump announced the members of his communications team on Thursday. Republican National Committee chief spokesman Sean Spicer will serve as White House Press Secretary, Hope Hicks will serve as Director of Strategic Communications, Jason Miller will serve as Director of Communications, and Dan Scavino will serve as Director […]


President-Elect Trump Inauguration Week Festivities Announced

President-elect Donald Trump’s Presidential Inaugural Committee has announced events for Inaugural Week come January. The festivities kick off on Tuesday, January 17, and continue until Sunday, January 21. The inauguration’s theme is inspired by Trump’s campaign and is “Make America Great Again!” “President-elect Trump is committed to unifying our country […]