Tag: Politics

Such is the geriatric nature of American politics that the two most recent newcomers to the national political landscape, both in their early 50s, are widely dismissed as youthful interlopers. But Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and newly-minted presidential contender Dean Phillips may play an outsized role in the 2024 election season. So keep an eye on these kids.

A little over a year out from the 2024 election, President Biden faces three major crises. If he is re-elected, it will not be because he fixed them, but because he convinced voters that the Republicans’ shortcomings are even worse.

AllSides analyzed top stories about the second Republican debate, including top words used on each side, which candidates' names were mentioned more, and disparities in coverage.

Both in business and politics, Trump has always enjoyed portraying himself as someone who fights against long odds to achieve improbable victories. But he has always been protected by the generosity of others.

This week, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) commissioned a formal impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden over suspected involvement in his son’s business dealings.

To put it most simply and uncharitably, most voters are not particularly excited about being led by either fossil or a felon.

AllSides analyzed top stories about the Republican presidential debate from top news outlets across the political spectrum to identify trends and disparities in coverage, including types of media bias. Here’s what we found.

What is the state of the United States economy? Does a recession still loom on the horizon? Are the Federal Reserve's efforts to fight inflation working?

President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, was expected to plead guilty to federal tax charges on Wednesday, but disputes over the plea deal with federal prosecutors led Biden's team to change course and plead not guilty.