President Biden Addresses the Nation on Israel-Hamas and Ukraine-Russia Wars

The President declared support for both Israel and Ukraine in a primetime address from the Oval Office on Thursday Evening.

McCarthy Ousted, Legislation Frozen - What Does This Mean for Americans?

With no permanent speaker in line, passing important legislation that may be key to avoiding a looming government shutdown must be put on hold.

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Historic House Vote Leaves Kevin McCarthy Ousted as Speaker

This is the first time a Speaker has been successfully expelled in American history.

Biden Re-Election Bid Puts Spotlight Back on Age

While there are concerns associated with the U.S. President being the oldest in American history, Biden’s health is promising for him to continue to serve as President of the United States.

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Biden Launches 2024 Campaign

President Biden announced formally on Tuesday morning, via a three-minute video.

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Arkansas Gov. Sanders Slams Biden in GOP Rebuttal

Trump Endorsed Governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders of Arkansas, was chosen to give the GOP Rebuttal to President Biden's State of the Union address.

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Biden Delivers Second State of the Union Address: "Finish the Job"

President Biden delivered his first State of the Union address on Tuesday evening where he discussed his four part Unity Agenda. This focused on beating the opioid and overdose epidemic, ending cancer, prioritizing the mental health crisis; and reducing veteran suicide.

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Biden and Harris Make Joint Multi-Stop Visit to Philadelphia

President Biden and Vice President Harris joined forces in a joint visit to Philadelphia to discuss the adminstration’s future goals, focusing on rebuilding the middle class, putting an end to trickle-down economics, and uniting the country.

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Biden and Harris Join Forces in Philly for DNC

President Biden and Vice President Harris spoke to Democrats at the DNC Winter Meeting Discussing everything from healthcare to gun control, the President and Vice President spoke on the current state of the nation, as well as their outlook for the future.

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Brittney Griner Released by Russia in Prisoner Swap

In February, Griner was arrested in Russia for possessing and smuggling drugs for criminal purposes and sentenced to 9 years in a Russian prison which her lawyers claimed was extravagant.

Hakeem Jeffries Will Be The Next House Democratic Party Leader

The first-ever Black lawmaker to run one of the two political parties in congress will take the position, marking a generational change in the chamber.

Pelosi Steps Down from House Leadership

Although Pelosi has announced her departure from her leadership role, she will serve the rest of the term for her position in Congress that she was just reelected for during the recent midterm elections.

Election 2022: Now What?

This year’s midterm election was a historic one for many reasons. The expected referendum on the Democratic party was not nearly as large as was predicted. It was unlike any other midterm election to date.

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Florida Turns Red Once Again, but with a Gen Z Threat

No longer a swing state, Florida has turned fully Republican once again by re-electing both a Republican Governor and Senator, but also historically electing the first ever Gen Z member of congress, Maxwell Alejandro Frost.

Biden Crosses Florida in Final Push Before Election Day

President Biden spoke in South Florida on Tuesday on very current healthcare issues facing American citizens. He later appeared at a DNC rally supporting Florida democrats running in the 2022 Midterm Elections.

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