Immigration
My solutions to the border crisis
An actual plan for this moment.
Joe Biden
Jordan
The deaths of U.S. troops in Jordan.
Plus, what happens to campaign money after a candidate drops out?
Hunter Biden
Republicans should have let Hunter testify publicly
He just agreed to a closed-door testimony — but was that the right call?
United States
Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, and the U.S. response
The U.S. responds to the Houthi rebels and a special note from Isaac.
2023 review
Everything we got wrong (and right) in 2023
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Lloyd Austin
Lloyd Austin's disappearance.
Plus, how biased is Tangle?
Government shutdown
Congress passes temporary funding bill, averting shutdown.
Plus, would Putin have invaded with Trump in office?
Joe Manchin
The impact of Joe Manchin retiring.
And, maybe, running for president.
2024 Election
Trump polling ahead of Biden in swing states.
Plus, will Ukraine pay us back the money we are sending them?
Kevin McCarthy
A looming government shutdown (again).
We're 10 days away from a government shutdown.
Hunter Biden
The surprising Hunter Biden special counsel.
Plus, what actually happens if Trump is the nominee and gets convicted?
Maui
The Hawaii wildfires.
Plus, another reader question about Social Security.