In Photos: White House Christmas decorations 2022
First lady Jill Biden speaks at an unveiling of this year’s White House holiday theme and seasonal decor in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. Andrew Harnik, Associated Press The White House is ready for the Christmas season. On Monday, first lady...
What good did the 2022 election do for Biden 2024?
Democratic leaders might be more confident in him now. Democratic-leaning voters are another matter. Aaron Blake Link...
What happened during Trump’s meeting with Nick Fuentes, Ye?
Former President Donald Trump speaks in Monroe, Louisiana, in November 2020. Evan Vucci, Associated Press Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Sunday deemed former President Donald Trump’s meeting last week with white nationalist Nick Fuentes as “very troubling” in an appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union.” “No, I don’t...
Why Latter-day Saints support amended Respect for Marriage act
The Capitol is seen at sunrise in Washington on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. J. Scott Applewhite, Associated Press When the U.S. Senate reconvenes this week following Thanksgiving break, it is expected to take up a final vote on — and pass — an amended Respect for Marriage Act that...
Another Fox-News-driven target of likely GOP probes: ‘Looting’
The ranking member of House Oversight — and its likely next chair — appeared on “Meet the Press” to promise a range of investigations, including a Fox favorite. Philip Bump Link...
What do babies need before age 3 to thrive?
One way to help all Americans thrive is by focusing on policies that support the development and well-being of very young children, a report concludes. Daiga Ellaby, Unsplash If lawmakers want to help all Americans thrive, they should start by focusing on policies that support the development and well-being...
Post Politics Now: Lame-duck Congress returning to Washington with full agenda waiting
The top priority for lawmakers: Keeping the government running beyond Dec. 16. Other pending issues include protecting same-sex marriage and changes to the Electoral Count Act. John Wagner Link...
First lady Jill Biden chooses ‘We the People’ as theme for White House holiday decorations
First lady Jill Biden has chosen “We the People” as the theme for the seasonal White House holiday decorations, according to a release from the East Wing. Link...
Covid deaths skew older, reviving questions about ‘acceptable loss’
The pandemic has become a plague of the elderly, with nearly 9 out of 10 deaths in people 65 or older. Ariana Eunjung Cha Link...
These are the end-of-year political showdowns that will help decide America’s future
America is heading for a year-end political collision that will set the stage for showdowns between the new Republican-led House and the Democrats who still wield power in the Senate and White House. Link...