There's a lot of talk about how political cartoons are one-sided. Many people feel like they've seen the same Trump cartoon over and over. It's always the same idea: Trump as a angry, foolish figure. Sometimes he's in a tank, like he's attacking cities. Other times, his supporters are shown as uneducated, maybe even as extreme as Nazis. It's like the artists can't se...
The 78th Cannes Film Festival kicked off with a powerful moment as Robert De Niro received an honorary Palme d'Or. Leonardo DiCaprio presented the award, highlighting De Niro's massive influence on his own career. De Niro, known for his intense performances, used this platform to discuss pressing issues affecting artists and democracy. De Niro didn't hold back. He t...
Kamala Harris, the former Vice President, made a strong return to the public eye with a powerful speech. She chose to address a friendly crowd at the 20th anniversary gala for Emerge America. This organization trains Democratic women to run for office. It is an organization that grew partly from her own political journey in the early 2000s. Harris did not hold b...
The U. S. President, Donald Trump, has been vocal about his displeasure with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. This has sparked worries that he might try to remove Powell from his position. However, this move might not be enough to get the rate cuts he desires. The Federal Reserve is an independent body. It is designed to operate without political interference...
The Fed Chair Jerome Powell is facing intense pressure from the president. The president's frustration stems from Powell's reluctance to lower interest rates. The president believes that the Fed should have reduced rates earlier, especially when compared to the European Central Bank's recent move. This tension comes at a time when the economy is facing challenges due...
In a small town in southeast Iowa, a packed room of locals gathered to confront Senator Chuck Grassley. They wanted to know why he wasn't pushing back against President Trump's actions. The room was filled to the brim, with many people standing, eager to voice their concerns. Grassley, known for his annual visits to all 99 counties in Iowa, faced a tough crowd. They...
In a heartfelt goodbye letter before leaving office, President Joe Biden reminded Americans that the "soul of America" is still in play. He wrote about how the idea of America is powerful and worth fighting for, even though the country hasn't always lived up to its ideals. Biden believes Americans won't give up on these values now. He looked back on tough times like ...
Former President Donald Trump has recently spoken out against President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to use U. S. weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory. Trump labeled the move as "stupid" and expressed frustration that his incoming administration wasn't consulted before the decision was made. The weapon in question, the Army Tactical Missile System...
A group of former Trump aides, who have been Republicans all their lives, have joined the growing list of people criticizing Trump's character and suitability for the presidency. They've written a letter supporting John Kelly, a former military general who worked for Trump. Kelly recently called Trump a fascist. "We weren't shocked by what Kelly said, " the letter r...
In a recent CNN town hall, Vice President Kamala Harris argued that former President Donald Trump is unfit to lead the country. Harris, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for the 2024 presidential race, focused on warning voters, particularly independents and moderate Republicans, about the potential threats posed by Trump. She highlighted comments from former ...