In the partisan battle zone that is Washington, there is one conquest that could turn the fight decisively in Republicans ’ favor: winning 60 seats in the U.S. Senate. Right now the … Continue reading Here’s why the 2018 Senate election will be crucial for President Trump and his Democratic foes

The stream protection rule was intended to protect waterways from mining waste. Great, one more environmental protection undone. Source: Trump signs bill undoing Obama coal mining rule Continue reading Trump signs bill undoing Obama coal mining rule

President Donald Trump defended his willingness to warm relations with Russia by suggesting that the alternative might be nuclear holocaust. Since going to war with Russia doesn’t really make sense, perhaps Trump … Continue reading Trump: US should get along with Russia because of threat of ‘nuclear holocaust’

We now take a break from your regularly scheduled scandals to bring you some not-so-breaking news: austerity was as big a disaster as its biggest critics said it was. That should be … Continue reading Austerity was a bigger disaster than we thought

Nearly 56,000 bridges nationwide, which vehicles cross 185 million times a day,  are structurally deficient, a bridge construction group announced Wednesday. Perhaps it’s time we invest in our own infrastructure. Source: Nearly 56,000 … Continue reading Nearly 56,000 bridges called structurally deficient

Daniel Tarullo, the Fed’s point man on regulation, suddenly resigned on February 10. Tarullo was the Fed’s point man on regulation, and his announcement came just days after the new administration announced … Continue reading Trump’s reshaping of Fed will be next source of uncertainty for markets

OkCupid has refreshed is mobile app with a new look and revised questions and categories to help you find a potential life partner rather than a one-night stand. The app already probed your interests and … Continue reading Trump or nah? OkCupid now matches partners’ politics

“These are truly baffling and horrifying times, as we have an incompetent president who is essentially owned by a foreign power.” Moby claims to have inside information that Trump is being blackmailed … Continue reading Moby Claims Donald Trump Is Being Blackmailed by Russia, Wants War With Iran

President Donald Trump assailed government officials who anonymously leaked information about Michael Flynn to the media. The real story here is why are there so many illegal leaks coming out of Washington? … Continue reading Trump: Leaks to media ‘real story’ from Flynn resignation

US leader has softened on a range of issues. Is he a bully who relents when challenged, or is he learning the limits of his power? Trump has changed his mind with … Continue reading China U-turn is latest sign Trump may turn out to be a paper tiger

It could go before the Supreme Court very soon — but that won’t be anywhere near the final decision. On Friday, District Judge James Robart issued a temporary restraining order — a … Continue reading Here’s what’s next for the lawsuit over Trump’s immigration order – Vox

From Starbucks supporting refugees to Kenco taking on gangs, big businesses are falling over themselves to do good – and to let us know about it Source: Sex doesn’t sell any more, … Continue reading Sex doesn’t sell any more, activism does. And don’t the big brands know it