DAVID BOSSIE: Five Takeaways From This Week’s Confirmation Hearings

As the confirmation process for President-elect Donald Trump’s talented group of Cabinet nominees continues to move forward, there’s one thing that’s clearly lacking among Senate Democrats: credibility. Throughout President Trump’s first term, and even during President Joe Biden’s failed administration, Democratic politicians engaged in a healthy mix of Trump Derangement Syndrome, stunning arrogance, and breathtaking […]

NICOLE KIPRILOV: 5 Key Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

In what is expected to be the most intense confirmation hearing of the week, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, was questioned for more than four hours today before the Senate Armed Services Committee. . If confirmed, Mr. Hegseth will be responsible for more than 3 million military and civilian personnel […]

4 takeaways from Newsom’s budget proposal

SACRAMENTO — The Newsom administration on Friday released the governor’s initial spending plan for the upcoming 2025-26 budget year. This is usually the starting point for negotiating with lawmakers about the programs and policies you want to prioritize. However, there was little explanation about the budget process and the presentation was as usual. Gov. Gavin […]

BOB EHRLICH: Four Major Takeaways From Election 2024

1. Josh Shapiro on the Harris ticket could have made a difference in Pennsylvania…but probably not anywhere else. Voters may never really know why Vice President Kamala Harris didn’t make an offer to Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro. Anti-Semitic sentiment as part of the progressive base was one of the common explanations at the time, […]

Five takeaways from the testy U.S. Senate debate between Schiff and Garvey

The only face-to-face debate between Rep. Adam B. Schiff and former Dodger Steve Garvey in California’s deadly U.S. Senate race Tuesday will feature a number of national issues, from immigration to the economy to escalating conflict. Most of the exchanges were controversial. In the Middle East, reproductive health care and global warming. But the sharpest […]

Four takeaways from first debate in 2026 California governor’s race

San Francisco — Four leading Democrats running for California governor gathered Sunday morning for the first major candidate forum of the 2026 election, with few fireworks and no attacks on Gov. Gavin Newsom, a politician they hope will succeed. There was very little discussion, and there was a peaceful discussion. The forum in downtown San […]

Here Are The Key Takeaways From New Hampshire Primary Exit Polls

Former President Donald Trump defeated former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley in New Hampshire by 11 points on Tuesday, just over a week after winning the Iowa caucuses with 51% support. According to CNN exit polls, Trump secured a majority of support among Republicans and conservative voters in the state, while Haley won 86% of […]

5 takeaways from California’s first 2024 U.S. Senate election debate

California's sleepy race to succeed Sen. Dianne Feinstein finally came to life Monday night at USC. Three Democratic members of Congress and a Dodger-turned-Republican candidate clashed over the war in Gaza, touted a plan to tackle homelessness and protect reproductive freedom. Rep. Adam B. Schiff of Burbank, Rep. Katie Porter of Irvine and Rep. Barbara […]

Key takeaways from ‘Crime in America’ town hall

(NewsNation) — On Monday night, mayors and law enforcement officials across the country will answer one of America’s most pressing questions: What are they doing to combat crime in their cities? and During the two-hour town hall moderated by NewsNation host Chris Cuomo, officials answered questions from live studio audiences in New York City, Chicago […]