New Leader to Oversee Census Bureau
US Census taker greeting resident at the front door with a handshake.
7 Jul
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

New Leader to Oversee Census Bureau »

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John Thompson, the director of the U.S. Census Bureau, is retiring from his post. Ron Jarmin will take his place as acting director until Read more…

What Does Virginia’s Primary Mean for the Nation’s Future?
Virginia's state capitol building
20 Jun
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

What Does Virginia’s Primary Mean for the Nation’s Future? »

On Tuesday, voters in Virginia will choose their nominees for governor. This is a primary election, meaning that Democrats will vote for a Read more…

Comey Testifies Before Senate
NATO Conference at NATO Headquarters, May 14, 2013
16 Jun
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Comey Testifies Before Senate »

Last Thursday, former FBI director James Comey testified for three hours in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee. The key issue before the Read more…

Governors and Mayors Fight For the Environment »

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On June 1, President Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Climate Accord, a move which caused concern from Americans and from others around Read more…

President Trump’s New Religion Executive Order
President Trump's new executive order on religious liberty was signed in the Rose Garden on Thursday, May 4.
7 May
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

President Trump’s New Religion Executive Order »

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Last Thursday, President Trump signed an executive order “promoting free speech and religious liberty.” In theory, the order will allow religious groups to Read more…

Trump’s First 100 Days
President Donald Trump sits at his desk after a meeting with Intel CEO Brian Krzanich, left, and members of his staff in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017.
1 May
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Trump’s First 100 Days »

This past weekend marked the close of President Trump’s first 100 days in office. Traditionally, the 100-day point is used to evaluate the Read more…

Trump’s Cabinet Picks are Now Fully Confirmed
Cabinet room at the White House, Washington, D.C.,
28 Apr
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Trump’s Cabinet Picks are Now Fully Confirmed »

President Donald Trump's choices for cabinet and staff appointments are still being evaluated by the U.S. Senate. But there are some nominations that are being approved and confirmed as the Trump administration begins to fully take office. These job assignments will comprise the administration's cabinet of advisers and other important staff members. (You should click on [...]
Health Care Replacement–Take Two
The Capitol Building at night in Washington D.C.
26 Apr
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Health Care Replacement–Take Two »

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April 29th marks an important day in Washington D.C. for several reasons. First, it’s President Trump’s 100th day in office. Second, the current Read more…

Is President Trump a . . . Centrist?
President Donald Trump gives a thumb-up as he walks from Marine to Air Force One at General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Tuesday, April 18, 2017
20 Apr
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Is President Trump a . . . Centrist? »

President Trump’s removal of his top adviser, Stephen Bannon, from the National Security Council earlier this month, and his abandonment of several of Read more…

Russia . . . Again?
House Intelligence Committee Chairman Rep. Devin Nunes is pursued by reporters on March 28, 2017.
5 Apr
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Russia . . . Again? »

Russia, and potential Russian involvement in the 2016 election, has been a widespread topic of concern ever since the presidential debates back in Read more…