Post-ABC poll: Biden faces criticism on economy, immigration and age  —  A finding that shows Trump leading Biden by a wide margin does not match other recent polling, however, suggesting it is an outlier  —  A Washington Post-ABC News poll finds President Biden struggling to gain approval …

McCarthy ally dares critics to push vote ousting speaker, blasts hardliners over possible shutdown  —  Rep. Garret Graves, one of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's closest allies, told CNN that he's fed up with conservative critics dangling the threat of McCarthy's ouster, saying that he's prepared …

Anti-vaxxers are now a modern political force  —  The once-fringe movement is now seeing an influx in cash after the Covid pandemic.  —  This is the final story of a five-part series diving into the rise of the anti-vaccine political movement.  —  For years, groups at the vanguard …

Ohio Republican on shutdown scenario: 'I'll bet on Kevin McCarthy any day'  —  But Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters only sees chaos in the GOP.  —  House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is in a very difficult position as Republicans this week are preparing to start debate on four government funding bills …

Dana Perino of Fox News Is About to Face Her Biggest Test as a Journalist  —  The former press secretary in the Bush White House will moderate the next Republican debate.  She's managed to rise at Fox without being a Trump supplicant.  —  Dana Perino can punch and parry with the best of them.

Local libraries can save democracy, one reader at a time  —  September is “Library Card Sign-Up Month.”  It is not widely known or celebrated, but it should be.  The tenor of our times requires those of us who understand the power of books to get involved.  The children of today need our help.

You've Persuaded Us Already  —  When it comes to the idea that conservatism has embraced fascism and supremacy, nobody is more persuasive than conservatives themselves.  An essay on bullies and the margins of permission in the USA.  —  In Missouri, a state Senator who's running for governor …

Burchett Says He Would Consider Ousting McCarthy, Should He Work With Democrats To Pass Funding  —  Burchett noted he is opposed to passing a short-term stopgap measure  —  A Facebook icon representing an external link to share the article on Facebook.A Twitter icon representing an external link …

Joe Biden Is About to Go Where No President Has Gone Before  —  A picket line.  —  On September 15, the United Auto Workers began a targeted strike against Ford, GM, and Stellantis (the conglomerate that includes Chrysler) in an effort to secure higher wages, a four-day work week, and other protections in the union's next contract.

New Jersey rep. announces challenge to unseat Menendez following indictment  —  Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) announced Saturday that he will primary Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) after the senator was indicted on corruption charges Friday.  —  “After calls to resign, Senator Menendez said 'I am …