5 fascinating facts to know about President Ronald Reagan

From small town Illinois to Hollywood and eventually the White House, Ronald Reagan was a larger than life figure whose stature overshadows conservatives even today, thirteen years after his death. The […]

Trump’s first 100 days could be fraught with fights on Capitol Hill

With Inauguration Day just around the corner, we’re beginning to see some clear-cut battle lines drawn on Capitol Hill as the Republican-controlled Congress begins to look at what they can […]

What does the U.S. Department of Education actually do?

It’s been a few years since the backlash against the U.S. Department of Education was heard on Capitol Hill, while there’s been no real talk of its influence throughout the campaign and […]

Trump’s inauguration in Washington, D.C. by the numbers

It’s a costly event any time a new president comes to town, and Washington, D.C. will be looking to the American taxpayer to foot much of the bill. Luckily private […]

Where does Michelle Obama rank on the list of most popular first ladies?

With the enthusiasm and support shown by audiences following her speech at the Democratic National Convention, and the social media reaction to her comments that followed, one would think that […]

Politics 101: What does Congress have the power to do?

In America, it would be very hard for an authoritarian charlatan to rise through the ranks of business and impose his absolute will on the people of this great nation. […]

Here’s what to expect for the Obamacare repeal process

With an early morning tweet on Friday, President-elect Donald Trump declared “The ‘Unaffordable Care Act’ will soon be history!” His enthusiasm followed a Senate vote on Thursday to pass a budget […]

The Osama bin Laden manhunt will always be tied to Obama’s legacy

If one thinks about key moments in President Barack Obama’s first term, none may stand taller than the death of 9/11 mastermind Osama bin Laden, and the corresponding national briefing that followed. […]

What responsibilities does the CIA actually have?

The CIA stands for the Central Intelligence Agency. Its stated mission is to collect, evaluate and disseminate foreign intelligence to assist the president and senior United States government policymakers in making […]

A look back at the steps Obama took to pass the Affordable Care Act

During the 2008 elections, there were 49 Republicans and 49 Democrats in the Senate with two Independents who caucused with the Democrats. The Democrats picked up eight seats following the election […]