Republicans Nominate Mike Johnson for House Speaker

Republicans Nominate Mike Johnson for House Speaker

by Nicholas Ballasy House Republicans voted on Wednesday to nominate House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to lead the lower chamber once more. The House GOP conference also re-elected Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., and Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn. Both were...
Blinken Assures NATO Biden Will Funnel Billions to Ukraine Prior to Trump Return

Bitcoin Surges Past $90K Mark for First Time

Axios   Bitcoin continued its blistering hot streak Wednesday, breaking through the $90,000 price threshold for the first time. The world’s oldest cryptocurrency is an element of the Trump trade that’s shown no signs of stopping. The...
Trump Taps Matt Gaetz for Attorney General

Trump Taps Matt Gaetz for Attorney General

by Ben Whedon   President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he had chosen Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., to serve as Attorney General. A conservative firebrand, Gaetz led a group of dissident Republicans in ousting House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in 2023. He...
Trump Announces Senior White House Staff

Trump Announces Senior White House Staff

by Ben Whedon   President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday announced his selection of four key advisors to serve in the White House as senior staff. “Dan, Stephen, James, and Taylor were ‘best in class’ advisors on my winning campaign, and I know...

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s Farewell Tour

When I was asked if I wanted to see the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (NGDB) play a show on their Farewell Tour, naturally, I wanted to attend. They have long been a favorite of my husband, and I am of an age where I truly appreciate their music. The NGDB was formed in Long...