Inside the Beltway
Now 'Bidengate' appears -- and 69% in poll say it's serious
Yes, someone has deployed this telling descriptor, which of course dates back to "Watergate," the political scandal that troubled the administration of then-President Richard Nixon 50 years ago. "BidenGate?" asks a new Rasmussen Reports poll released Thursday.
Here we go again with bad news on the inflation front
Dismal news seems to follow each monthly release of the consumer price index -- and the latest is no exception.
Agency gets back to work -- on bat coronaviruses with Chinese scientists
"Three years after then-President Donald Trump pressured the National Institutes of Health to suspend a research grant to a U.S. group studying bat coronaviruses with partners in China, the agency has restarted the award," advises a report from Science, a publication of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Chris Plante joins prime-time lineup at Newsmax
The airwaves may never be the same again. A round of applause, please, for nationally syndicated talk radio host Chris Plante -- who debuted Monday night as host of a new Newsmax prime-time offering called "Chris Plante: The Right Squad."
2024 presidential race seems like the old times of 2016
It's been seven years since the 2016 presidential election, which landed Republican hopeful Donald Trump in the White House. He may end up returning to the White House in 2024 if certain "underlying dynamics" continue to sway voters in Mr. Trump's favor, according to New York Times columnist Ross Douthat.
Gertz's China book named among the best ever about communism
A round of applause, please, for The Washington Times' own Bill Gertz -- whose work has been recognized on a global scale. Mr. Gertz was named on a new list titled "The 20 Best Communism Books of All Time," just issued by BookAuthority.com, a notable source for such judgments.
Biden ups his message with new 'Backbone' ad campaign
President Biden has stoked his public outreach, debuting a new campaign ad series in the last 24 hours titled "Backbone." It appears to be carefully crafted around grassroots concerns.
Biden's presidency approval numbers continue to decline after honeymoon phase ends
Wait, the honeymoon is over? Those are four little words that few leaders want to encounter.
Kat Timpf's new book a bestseller
A round of applause, please, for Fox News contributor Kat Timpf -- who is also co-host of "Gutfeld" -- the funny late-night offering that is a showcase for comedian Greg Gutfeld.
Gallup says Biden enters 2024 race at 'weakest point' of his presidency
A major pollster has less than promising news for President Biden, and of interest to voters. It is straightforward enough. Here's what Gallup has to say: "As Joe Biden begins his reelection campaign, his job approval rating among the U.S. public has slipped to 37%, the lowest Gallup has measured for him," Gallup senior editor Jeffrey M. Jones noted in a meticulous analysis.
A Lone Star moment at rally for border security
A sizable public rally is planned for Saturday in Austin, Texas, and it's got a telling title ("How Many More?"), plus a wide-ranging roster of 15 speakers with some specific concerns. "The failure of our current border policies makes every American complicit in the spread of human misery. We will no longer accept the erosion of America or its values by allowing the humanitarian crisis at our southern border to continue," organizers said in their mission statement.
Biden reelection announcement was all about timing
Some puzzle over President Biden's big reveal this week -- we're talking about his grand announcement that he plans to run for reelection in 2024. Observers are pondering the motive, and parsing the timing of the event.
Poll shows Biden's standing slipping among America's youth
Do you wonder about the political mindset among young Americans these days? Harvard University has released its wide-ranging annual poll of U.S. adults ages 18 to 29, and here is its summary. "A national poll released [Monday] by the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School indicates that among 18-to-29-year-olds, President Biden's approval rating stands at 36%, a drop of three percentage points since last fall (39%) and five percentage points since last spring (41%)," the summary said.
Media coverage fixates on Tucker Carlson
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson's sudden departure from the network on Monday generated instant, provocative media coverage that went on for hours on end, much of it bolstered with live updates, hints of mystery and plenty of speculation. Here are just a few of the many headlines which followed the startling news generated by a very eager press.
Candid advice for Biden about his age, health, reelection bid
The New York Times editorial board released a telling message for the White House and perhaps the nation. It is headlined "Biden should take voters' concerns about age seriously." The candid piece from the news organization's editorial board was illustrated with a silhouette of aviator sunglasses -- a favorite accessory of the 46th president.
Just plain 'erased': Watchmaker campaign to defend women's sports
The national discussion about who -- or what -- constitutes a woman goes on. And on. And on. Egard Watch -- a Florida-based luxury timepiece and jewelry brand -- has produced a straightforward advertisement titled "Erased," which follows a hopeful and sincere female runner who trains and sacrifices to hone her athletic talent for years -- only to be defeated by a transgender runner.
Heritage Foundation marks 50 years with celebratory summit
Let's all send good tidings to The Heritage Foundation, which turned 50 years old on Feb. 16. The celebration of that auspicious event, however, will be marked by an timely two-day leadership summit that begins Thursday and concludes Friday with an evening gala at a glittering resort a few miles south of the nation's capital.
Trump, DeSantis each head for New Hampshire
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former President Donald Trump continue to occupy the political limelight when it comes to the 2024 presidential election -- now 566 days away, as of Wednesday. The pair could intersect on the campaign trail one of these days.
Americans waste billions of hours, bucks preparing for the tax man
Tuesday marks the final day for taxpayers endeavoring to file their returns with the IRS. The occasion has prompted the National Taxpayers Union Foundation to offer some insight through research that calculates the complexity of the federal income tax code every year.
Anuzis 'cautiously optimistic' about what 2024 field means for GOP
One veteran Republican observer has a short but noteworthy observation about the state of the Republican Party. "Great candidates are stepping forward. Week after week, more and more impressive, capable, and winnable candidates have entered the presidential sweepstakes," writes Saul Anuzis, former chairman of the Michigan Republican Party.
