Tag Archives: U.S. politics

What just happened with Donald Trump in a New York court, and what does it mean for the future? I’m writing this mostly for the benefit of my non-American friends, but some Americans who haven’t been following the news may find it informative as well. Let’s start with this: I’m writing this strictly on my… Read More »

What’s going to happen with the U.S. House of Representatives? The slim Republican majority can’t agree on whom to speak as speaker of the House. Most wanted Steve Scalise, but enough wanted right-wing firebrand Jim Jordan that Scalise wouldn’t go through a public vote for speaker. As I write this, Jordan is planning for a… Read More »