The Putinists Are Back In Charge
After tripping over themselves trying to install Jim Jordan as Speaker, the Kremlin caucus found its mojo again with Mike Johnson.
Illiberals Get Anti-Colonialism Wrong
Standing up for indigenous nations against European empires can be very noble. It just doesn’t apply to the Israel-Hamas conflict. At all.
Israel Needs to Figure Out the Gaza Endgame
Unless Israel is willing to commit to a democratic, independent, and Hamas-less Gaza, it may very well find victory to be impossible.
House Keeps Putinists Out of Speaker’s Chair
For now, the pro-Ukraine majority has spoken. They need to keep talking in order to make sure the Kremlin caucus fails and Ukraine gets the support it needs.
Will Putin’s Favorite Really Get the Gavel?
Having clearly taken over the Republican Party, the Kremlin may be just days away from taking over the House of Representatives.
Gaza Must Be Liberated (UPDATED)
Anywhere else on earth, the democratic world would summon the will to dethrone bloodthirsty terrorists backed by bloodthirsty tyrants. Gazans aren’t that lucky.
What the Putinists Get Wrong About Ukraine
Those favor of ending Western support for Ukraine underestimate Ukrainian resolve, Russian cruelty, and the consequences of preventing a Ukrainian victory.
Putinists Prepare for Final Step in U.S. House
Amidst the apparent chaos, the Kremlin Caucus is winning. Next up is promising full support for a Speaker who never allows a vote on Ukraine funding.
Putinists in the House Take the Next Step
Having kept Ukraine funding out of the Continuing Resolution, the Kremlin Caucus schemes to freeze the House and get a Speaker who never lets it hit the floor.
House GOP Majority to Ukraine: Drop Dead (UPDATED)
After aid to Ukraine passes the House thanks to Democratic votes, the Speaker is dropping all GOP conditions to keep the government open – except ending Ukraine funding.