Politics of Counting the Dead Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key takeaways Media credibility is shaped by power: coverage often follows political utility, not verification. Gaza tolls are undercounted: the Gaza Health Ministry cites 70,117 dead as of late 2025; independent models suggest far higher totals, with the Lancet estimating >186,000 deaths when indirect effects…

\n \n\n Vance’s 2028 Head Start: Early Momentum in a Fragmented GOP Primary \n\n \n\n Estimated reading time: 5 minutes \n\n \n\n Key takeaways \n \n Early lead for Vance: Vice President JD Vance enters 2026 with a commanding position for 2028, backed by favorable polling and prominent endorsements. \n Rivals map out lanes: Possible…

Vance’s 2028 head start: From the Politics Desk Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Table of Contents Overview Key endorsements shaping the race Potential rivals and the race landscape Policy battlegrounds: AI and Epstein files Greenland update: international pressure What to watch next Overview Vice President JD Vance begins 2026 with a healthy head start toward…

It’s Not Just the Fed: Politics Loom Over Central Banks Everywhere Estimated reading time: 8 min read Key takeaways Independence under pressure: The notion that central banks should operate with autonomy is ancient, but political winds are changing that balance worldwide. Domestic politics collide with monetary policy: In the U.S., leadership and politics can push…

Poll: 75% Oppose US Move to Take Greenland, CNN Poll Finds Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key takeaways Public stance on Greenland: 75% oppose the US attempting to take control of Greenland, while 25% support it. Partisan divides: 50% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents support the move, 50% oppose. Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents are heavily…

More than 20 England council elections likely to be delayed until 2027 Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key takeaways About a third of eligible England councils have asked to postpone May elections due to a big local government reform. Up to 63 council areas could opt to delay elections until 2027 after some already pushed…

Trump’s Greenland Push and Venezuela War Powers: What It Means for 2026 Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Key takeaways Greenland gambit persists: a high-stakes push by the administration meets mixed international response as allies weigh security interests and sovereignty norms. War powers showdown: Senate Republicans blocked limits on military action in Venezuela, with a tie-breaking…

Kansas governor revels in triumphs, warns against succumbing to uncivilized D.C. politics Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Table of contents State of the State: Civility at the Core Bipartisan Achievements Education and Nutrition Economic and Infrastructure Wins Looking Ahead to 2026 Source State of the State: Civility at the Core TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly…

Cuomo Mornings on POTUS Politics: Chris Cuomo’s SiriusXM Debut Estimated reading time: 5 min Table of contents Overview How to Listen What You’ll Hear About Chris Cuomo About POTUS Politics Overview Starting January 20, “Cuomo Mornings” — a brand-new live weekday program hosted by veteran journalist and broadcaster Chris Cuomo — airs on SiriusXM’s bipartisan…

Hochul’s State of the State: A Bulwark Against Trump, A Push for Universal Childcare Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Key takeaways Hochul frames herself as a bulwark against Trump, signaling a strong reelection message by resisting some federal actions on immigration and budget cuts. Universal childcare remains central, with a commitment to statewide expansion and…