Budowsky: After Roe, a battle rages for the future of the US
The aggressive reversal of Roe v. Wade, destroying a constitutional right for women that existed for five decades, let loose a chain reaction that will define the course of America for a generation. Fateful and indescribably important moments in the history of our democracy will occur from former President Trump’s attempts to steal the 2020 election, the 2022 midterm elections, and — presumably — the 2024 presidential election. These also will shape the next decade of American democracy and American life. These matters will have a profound impact
Read MoreBiden announces plans to bolster US force presence in Europe
President Biden on Wednesday announced plans to bolster U.S. forces in Europe to defend “every inch” of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) territory amid a persistent threat from Russia. Biden vowed to increase the number of troops stationed in Europe on the second day of a NATO summit in Madrid during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Specifically, the president announced plans to permanently headquarter U.S. Army V Corps in Poland,
Read MoreThe Hill's Morning Report — A devastating day for Trump
The most consequential of the House Jan. 6 committee’s slate of hearings took place on Tuesday as Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that the White House was well aware that protests on the day could turn violent, but did little to quell the situation. Hutchinson, the first White House employee to testify publicly before the panel probing the attack, painted a chaotic picture of the White House and former President Trump’s effort to overturn the 2020 election, one that in
Read MoreGOP group polling memo: Abortion trails economy, crime as top issue
Abortion trails the economy and crime as top issues ahead of the midterms, according to a new polling memo from the Republican State Legislature Committee. Only eight percent of voters polled said they considered abortion to be the most important issue to them, while 37 percent said the same about the high cost of living and inflation. Another 16 percent said the economy, in general, was their most important issue, while nine percent said crime and violence were the most important to them. Among Independent voters, 60 percent said inflation, jobs, and the eco
Read MoreDemocrats hope Roe v. Wade ruling is game-changer for suburban women
Democrats see the potential to bring suburban women into their corner for the midterm elections after the Supreme Court ruled last week to overturn Roe v. Wade. The high court’s decision was met with an onslaught of rage and backlash from women since it was released on Friday, prompting many to consider how to plan for best-case-scenario political outcomes from a worst-case-scenario law reversal. Women who reside in American suburbs have been among the most closely watched demographics on both sides of the aisle since the 2016 e