When the longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended recently, Republicans mostly got what they wanted: A spending bill was passed, the government was reopened and Democrats’ main demand — a deal to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies — was deferred. … Continued
The significant fact about Ukraine’s corruption scandal is that it is having one. A scandal, that is, as opposed to just a fact of life. Last month an investigation led by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine, an independent agency, … Continued
By ADRIAN SAINZ, Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Steve Cropper, the lean, soulful guitarist and songwriter who helped anchor the celebrated Memphis backing band Booker T. and the M.G.’s at Stax Records and co-wrote the classics “Green Onions,” “(Sittin’ … Continued
Over the long weekend, new reporting from the Washington Post indicated that U.S. forces conducting counter-drug operations in the Caribbean have fired second missiles at people who survived an initial strike and were left swimming in the water. Should the … Continued
The Trump administration was voted in to turn price hikes around and make things more affordable. It’s time to try harder. The last six weeks of the year are critical for the U.S. economy — retailers traditionally reap their highest … Continued