DEMOCRATIC SEN PETER WELCH

Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Economy Grades: Why Leaders Should Listen to Real Feedback

Senator Warnock asked Treasury Secretary Bessent a direct question during a finance hearing: How would Americans rate the economy? Most people gave it a failing mark. Bessent, however, argued the economy was one of the strongest ever. Warnock pointed out the disconnect wasn't just about opinions but

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

AI Wealth Debate: Who Gets the Share?

Sen. Elizabeth Warren said on X that artificial intelligence could create trillions of dollars soon. She presented two options: let a few billionaires keep getting richer, or tax AI and put the money into schools, health care, and jobs. Warren has warned that fast automation could push many workers

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Nvidia CEO Invited to Talk About China Sales

Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang to appear before the Senate Banking Committee next week. The request, sent on Thursday, frames the hearing as a chance for Huang to explain how Nvidia views U. S. export laws and its business in China. Nvidia’s chips are a key

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Jun 04 2026CRYPTO

Young Crypto Fans Share Money Tips – A Quick Reality Check

Peter Schiff, a well‑known economist, posted on X that several young people who earned early gains from Bitcoin are now giving financial advice. He argued that their success does not prove they know what they’re doing. Schiff used the old investing rule “Don’t confuse brains with a bull market” to w

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Jun 03 2026POLITICS

How Party Leaders Pick Their Battles in Close Races

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer didn’t mince words this week when he stood before reporters. “We have our pick in Maine, ” he declared, naming Graham Platner as the party’s top Senate candidate even though Platner’s campaign has faced one controversy after another. Just days ahead of Maine’s

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May 26 2026CRIME

Money moves and trust broken: what a political scandal reveals

Peter Murrell once handled millions meant for Scotland’s push for independence. Instead of keeping those funds separate as promised, he quietly moved over £400, 000 into his own accounts. That money paid for cars, a motorhome, and pricey items from brands like Estee Lauder and Harrods. Between 2010

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May 25 2026POLITICS

Peter Murrell's £540, 000 Theft Shakes Scotland’s SNP

Peter Murrell, who once ran the Scottish National Party (SNP), admitted stealing over £400, 000 from party coffers. He used the money to buy a motorhome, two cars, luxury watches and even two toilet seats. The crime was uncovered after a five‑year police probe that cost more than £2 million in pu

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Senegal’s Leadership Shake-Up: What Happens Next?

Senegal’s president just made a bold move by firing the prime minister, shaking up the country’s political scene. The decision also scrapped the entire government, leaving ministers in charge of day-to-day tasks until new ones are picked. The two leaders had once been allies but turned into rivals o

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Massachusetts Faces New Campaign‑Finance Debate

Senator Rebecca Rausch has introduced a budget amendment that would remove the clause in state law allowing candidates to spend unlimited amounts on their own campaigns. The proposal, called “Elections Not For Sale, ” targets the practice that let billionaire Mike Minogue pour more than $13 million

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Lamar Alexander Urges GOP to Push Back Against Trump

Senator Lamar Alexander, who served Tennessee for many years and once ran for president, has written a new book that calls out former President Trump. In his memoir, Alexander criticizes how the president spoke to a large crowd that later stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The senator says Trum

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