Articles by Eleanor Stratton

The Continuing Resolution emphasizes the Senate's role in reviewing and approving treaties initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO). This focus reflects concerns over U.S. sovereignty and democratic oversight. Representatives Davidson and Tiffany advocated for this inclusion, stressing...

The Continuing Resolution emphasizes the Senate's role in reviewing and approving treaties initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO). This focus reflects concerns over U.S. sovereignty and democratic oversight. Representatives Davidson and Tiffany advocated for this inclusion, stressing...

The United States Constitution continues to shape discussions around governance and individual rights. Recent events demonstrate how this foundational document guides the nation through changes, with the interplay between executive actions and constitutional mandates remaining a focal point in...

President-elect Donald Trump has voiced concerns over the recent spate of mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey and along the East Coast. At a press conference, he asserted: "The government knows what is happening. Look, our military knows where they took off from. If it's a garage, they can go...

Prominent Democratic Senators have made a proposal to change how Presidential elections work. It would require a constitutional change. The Electoral College has long been a contentious issue in American politics. Recently, Democratic Senators Brian Schatz, Dick Durbin, and Peter Welch proposed a...

In American governance, the appointment of individuals to key positions often reflects broader philosophical ideals. The role of wealth and private sector experience in shaping federal operations aligns with certain foundational principles of the republic. Donald Trump has assembled a team of...

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is indeed mentioned in the US Constitution. Article I, Section 8 grants Congress the power “To establish Post Offices and post Roads.” This provision authorizes Congress to regulate and establish the postal service, ensuring mail delivery and regulation...

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is spearheading an ambitious campaign to persuade President Joe Biden to certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) , aiming to solidify its position within the Constitution. Gillibrand's strategy involves: Delivering a compelling memo to rally support Making a...

Donald Trump has announced plans to sue pollster Ann Selzer and the Des Moines Register for a poll claiming he was losing to Kamala Harris in Iowa before the election. Trump ultimately won Iowa by over five points, making the poll appear significantly inaccurate. This legal move is highly unusual,...

Agreement is part of a scramble by Biden administration to prevent the change that the incoming administration has promised – and voters have voted for. The Biden administration and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) have reached a landmark hybrid work agreement for 42,000...

Donald Trump's 2024 journey involved numerous legal challenges. Notable charges related to his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and allegations of election interference in Georgia. The New York hush-money case and a tax fraud investigation also resurfaced. Despite these challenges,...

ABC News and George Stephanopoulos have reached a settlement in the defamation lawsuit filed by President-elect Donald Trump. The case stemmed from Stephanopoulos' repeated statements in a March interview that Trump was found "liable for rape," which conflicted with New York law's specification of...

The First Amendment, while fundamental to American freedom, doesn't apply to private entities like the NFL. Former Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. noted that an employee's right to discuss politics doesn't obligate an employer to retain them. Private companies, not being...

A constitutional convention is a gathering to discuss, draft, and propose amendments or a new constitution. These meetings address the need for major reforms or updates to a nation’s fundamental laws. In the United States, such a convention could be initiated under Article V of the Constitution,...

Sen. Joe Manchin has introduced an unexpected element into the political discussion by proposing President Joe Biden consider pardoning President-elect Donald Trump for balance. Manchin presented this idea following Biden’s recent decision to pardon his son, Hunter. In a CNN interview, Manchin...

President-elect Donald Trump has placed immigration at the forefront with plans for an extensive deportation initiative. Tom Homan, appointed as the border czar, is leading these efforts. Trump’s plan envisions a comprehensive strategy rooted in addressing public safety threats and strengthening...

President Biden's recent clemency announcement marks a significant shift in presidential pardons. He granted clemency to approximately 1,500 individuals , primarily those serving time for non-violent drug offenses. This action aims to rectify severe sentences handed down under outdated laws. Among...

Donald Trump’s return to the political stage in 2024 marked a significant shift in American politics. After losing the presidency in 2020, he secured Time Magazine’s Person of the Year and reclaimed the White House. His campaign, dubbed ’72 Days of Fury,’ navigated through legal challenges...

The Biden administration is conducting auctions of unused border wall materials as former President Trump prepares to return to office. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol footage reveals flatbed trucks transporting wall sections from Tucson. Approximately half a mile of materials are being moved daily...

The ‘Kids for Cash’ scandal was a shocking episode in Pennsylvania’s history, involving judges Michael Conahan and Mark Ciavarella. This corrupt duo received millions for sending children to for-profit detention centers. The affair began in 2002 when Conahan closed a state-run juvenile center...