Early voting skepticism causes headaches for GOP heading into 2024

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Juan Williams: Ukraine unites Americans like little else

At year’s end, let’s first sweep away the bad news before we get to the good news. The bad news is that Americans see political extremism as now second only to inflation as the most important issue facing the country, according to FiveThirtyEight/Ipsos polling. Now the good news. Americans can agree on one thing.  Most Republicans, Democrats and every other kind of partisan agree the U.S. is right to stand up against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. A Reuters/Ipsos poll in October found that 73 percent of Americans — including 81 percent of Democrat

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Gaetz presses Jordan to go after Speaker job

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How to reduce food waste this holiday season

Story at a glance For many Americans, the holiday season means preparing and eating more food. There are several steps Americans can take to cut down on food waste in their own households this year.  These can include repurposing leftovers, being mindful of portions cooked, and donating untouched items to food banks.

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Who’s the new No. 4 Democrat? There may be a dispute

As Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) scrambles to shore up enough GOP support to become the next Speaker, House Democrats are grappling with a question swirling around their own leadership hierarchy next year: Who, in fact, is the No. 4 Democrat? Most in the caucus presume that ranking falls to Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.), who will assume the assistant leader spot in the next Congress. Clyburn is a powerful a 30-year veteran lawmaker — and a senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus — who played an instrumental role in President Biden’s successful White House run. 

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