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10 economic falsehoods debunked from Trump’s State of the Union speech

10 economic falsehoods debunked from Trump’s State of the Union speech

by Clara Martinez | Feb 26, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump launched into his State of the Union speech Tuesday night with sweeping bravado about the economy after his first year in office. At best, his claims were misleading or lacked context. At worst, they were blatantly false.  Inflation...
SUPREME COURT CONSIDERS POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF PRESIDENTIAL POWER

SUPREME COURT CONSIDERS POTENTIAL EXPANSION OF PRESIDENTIAL POWER

by Kally Proctor | Dec 9, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices seemed likely to expand presidential ability to fire the heads of independent, multi-member federal agencies during oral arguments Monday. The case centers around President Donald Trump’s firing of Rebecca Slaughter from the Federal...
LISTEN: Dems lead on affordability as Trump denies voters’ concerns

LISTEN: Dems lead on affordability as Trump denies voters’ concerns

by Sophie Baker and Isabella Jacob | Nov 13, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Many voters in Virginia’s off-cycle election were dismayed by President Donald Trump’s handling of economic issues in his second term. With funding for food stamps running dry and Medicare premiums rising, many describe Trump as out of touch with the...
Supreme Court scrutinizes Trump’s sweeping tariffs, limits of presidential power in historic case

Supreme Court scrutinizes Trump’s sweeping tariffs, limits of presidential power in historic case

by Avigna Ramachandran | Nov 6, 2025 | Business, Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Supreme Court justices sharply questioned President Donald Trump’s tariff agenda and appeared skeptical of its legality under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) during oral arguments on Wednesday.  The consolidated cases were brought...
Kamala Harris talks presidential race, Trump’s second term at DC tour stop

Kamala Harris talks presidential race, Trump’s second term at DC tour stop

by Gabe Hawkins | Oct 14, 2025 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Former Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Washington Thursday night to discuss her new memoir, “107 Days.” Moderated by journalist Kara Swisher, the event was one of two held at the Warner Theatre that evening.  During the book talk, which ran just...
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