Americans received some long-overdue relief as the annual inflation rate slowed to 8.5% in July. The Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate hikes aim to cool inflation without causing a recession. Straight Arrow News contributor Larry Lindsey wonders if Jerome Powell and the Fed can figure out inflation with a historically risky strategy. One risk if…

The November midterms are approaching and the “red wave” Republicans are looking for is not looking as likely as it once was. Between candidate recruitment issues, smaller war chests and recent legislative accomplishments by Democrats, cold November waters may merely ripple. “The terrain isn’t nearly as favorable as you might have expected. And I think…

Two Democrat-sponsored bills on gun safety and police funding will not gain enough compromise within the party to come to a vote this week in the House. House Democrats are back in session this week to vote and pass the Inflation Reduction Act. With congressional members back on the debate floor, Democrats had an opportunity…

On Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, Taiwan began its own military drills in response to China’s ongoing drills. President Joe Biden will sign the CHIPS Act in the Rose Garden, and four states — Wisconsin, Minnesota, Vermont and Connecticut — will hold primary elections. Taiwan to begin military drills – After days of Chinese military drills…

Headlines for Aug. 2, 2022: Nancy Pelosi likely to visit Taiwan – House Speaker Nancy Pelosi left Malaysia on Tuesday believed to be on her way to Taiwan. According to local media there, Pelosi is expected to arrive in the disputed nation tonight. Her visit would defy Chinese warnings. It would also make Pelosi the…

This past May, Politico congressional reporter Sarah Ferris reported on a memo circulated by the House Pro-Choice Caucus, issuing guidance on language to use when talking about abortion. One section of the guidance wants Democrats to refer to abortion as a “decision” instead of a “choice,” in an effort to support the abortion rights movement.…

Steve Bannon, the onetime adviser and campaign manager for former President Donald Trump, has been found guilty of contempt of Congress following his refusal to comply with the House select committee that is investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol. The trial began Tuesday as Bannon faced two counts of contempt for…

Although he hasn’t made it official yet, President Joe Biden is sending signals that he is running for re-election in 2024, despite a New York Times poll finding 64% of Democrats hope someone else becomes their nominee. With Trump always a possibility as the Republican nominee, the 2024 race will be a dog fight and…

Jury selection began in the trial of former Trump adviser Steve Bannon who is charged with two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to testify before the House Jan. 6 investigative committee. Once the jury is seated, prosecutors said they only need one day to present their evidence.  The prosecution plans to call…

Top Headlines for July 15, 2022: Manchin against energy, tax provisions in latest measure: Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) reportedly wants Democrats to take out any climate and energy provisions and high taxes on the rich if they want his vote on their latest economic measure. Sen. Manchin’s demands leave the future of the latest measure…