Ben Weingarten

Using a 14th Amendment clause, a left-leaning group in Colorado is arguing that former President Donald Trump should be kept off the presidential ballot. This clause disqualifies individuals who have “engaged in an insurrection or rebellion” from seeking higher office. Such challenges may arise in other states, potentially leading to Supreme Court involvement. Straight Arrow

Sep 12

Given the growing concern over climate change, there’s been more and more focus on the possibilities and potential of green energy. Many of the material components necessary for that transition, however, come from China, and that puts the United States in a bind. Straight Arrow News contributor Ben Weingarten argues that U.S. green energy goals

Sep 5

Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed David Weiss as special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden after his plea deal fell apart. Without a plea agreement, the Department of Justice’s case against Biden’s son may be headed for a criminal trial. Straight Arrow News contributor Ben Weingarten wonders whether the DOJ’s recent decisions are aimed at shielding

Aug 29

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, a 2021 Biden executive order has come under Republican scrutiny. The “Promoting Access to Voting” order empowers every federal agency to boost voter registration and participation. With a Democrat in the White House, some say this could push Democratic candidates to increase their get-out-the-vote efforts. Conservatives like Straight Arrow

Aug 22

Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have recently made public additional documents sourced from Hunter Biden and his associates during the period when President Joe Biden was vice president. Of particular significance is Hunter Biden’s former business partner, Devon Archer, who indicated that Hunter engaged in business-related discussions with his father despite contrary assertions made

Aug 15

Former President Donald Trump faces a 45-page indictment from special counsel Jack Smith. The charges claim Trump spread false information about widespread voter fraud in an attempt to sway the 2020 presidential election results. The Trump campaign dismissed the charges as “fake” and questioned the two-year delay in filing. Straight Arrow News contributor Ben Weingarten

Aug 8

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) says GOP lawmakers may consider an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family finances. But Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has also said impeachment isn’t on the table right now because Republicans don’t have the votes. Straight Arrow News contributor Ben Weingarten lays out the reasons that he thinks

Aug 1

On July 10, the House Judiciary Committee and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government released a report titled “The FBI’s Collaboration with a Compromised Ukrainian Intelligence Agency to Censor American Speech.” According to the report, the FBI allegedly collaborated with the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) to take down social media accounts

Jul 25

A federal judge has ruled that the Biden administration must stop communicating with social media companies about moderating their online content. The plaintiffs in this case allege that government agencies, like the Department of Health and Human Services and the FBI, violated free speech by suppressing conservative media coverage on a wide range of topics. Those topics include

Jul 18

The landmark Supreme Court ruling banning race-conscious admissions practices at U.S. colleges and universities has sharply divided the parties in Washington. President Biden said this Supreme Court has “done more to unravel basic rights and basic decisions than any court in recent history.” Justice Clarence Thomas, in his concurring opinion, wrote that the Constitution declares

Jul 11

The House Judiciary Committee and Select Subcommittee on Weaponization of the Federal Government released a report accusing the Critical Infrastructure and Cybersecurity Agency (CISA) of colluding with big tech and “disinformation” partners to censor conservative Americans. CISA is responsible for federal cybersecurity and, according to Straight Arrow News contributor Ben Weingarten, is the “linchpin in the federal

Jul 5

Did President Biden’s Justice Department obstruct the investigation into Hunter Biden? An IRS whistleblower told the House Ways and Means Committee that the DOJ slow-walked the probe into Hunter Biden’s alleged tax schemes. Straight Arrow News contributor Ben Weingarten says the IRS whistleblower’s testimony suggests the DOJ used its massive power to run interference for

Jun 27

Former President Donald Trump is now facing his first federal indictment which includes 31 violations of the Espionage Act. While a recent poll says 48% of American voters agree Trump should have been charged with the crime, some analysts argue Trump might again avoid any significant negative fallout. Straight Arrow News contributor Ben Weingarten suggests

Jun 20

Republicans on the House Oversight Committee claim an FBI document describes how President Joe Biden engaged in a bribery scheme when he was vice president. They claim the alleged bribe was from a major Ukrainian oil company that wanted the Bidens’ help in gaining U.S. drilling rights in exchange for millions of dollars. Straight Arrow

Jun 13