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Congressional Republicans, clearly benefiting from Trump’s seat in the White House, have long been reluctant to interfere with the President’s ongoing scandals or staff shakeups. But that might be changing.
Today’s cable political TV coverage is similar to a flawed theatrical production, which consistently but falsely advertises “breaking news” as a means of providing a plot that appeals to Americans across the country.
The Economist slaps Bell Pottinger and PR profession for exporting spin to Africa, but not all PR snake oil is sent overseas.
Journalists have aided the Trump White House by attending and reporting on staged, non-informative press briefings and offering little aside from the same predictable talking points.
Captain Trump remains fixated on the election of eight months ago, leaving the nation clueless about his plan to navigate the ship of state through choppy waters ahead.
Donald Trump has demolished the civics class notion that a President represents all Americans. His political survival depends on feeding hard-core supporters (25% of America) whoppers and things they want to believe are true.
Chris Christie’s latest PR misstep could have implications for his future political aspirations after he leaves the New Jersey Governor’s office next year.
We would like to think of the Supreme Court as apart from the more corruptive elements of politics. But if you still think that way, you are indeed naïve.
The White House's spokespersons and their press briefings have been responsible for sinking the believability of communications professionals to an all-time low.
The tragic return of the young American student tortured by North Korea provides an opportunity for US to look at its own view of abuse.
A list of some recent ”leaks” from Democratic and Republican politicos the national media never told you about.
In turning over power to the Pentagon to determine both strategy and assignment of American forces to Afghanistan, President Trump has abdicated his responsibilities as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces.
Following tough Congressional losses in Georgia and South Carolina, it’s time for the Democrats to retool their communications shop.
After the horrific shooting of the Majority Whip on a Virginia ballfield, not one Republican Congressman asked how it came to pass that a crackpot living out of his van could possess such a lethal weapon, one designed for the exact purpose it was used.
NBC’s decision to provide a platform for conspiracy theorist Alex Jones underscores the media’s contributions to America’s divisive political climate.
As House Majority Whip Steve Scalise remains in critical condition following yesterday’s rampage at an Alexandria baseball diamond, the National Rifle Assn. posts a “How the Left Incites Violence, Then Spins It Into Justification for More Gun Control” piece on its website.
Cable TV’s political coverage, which disguises personal opinions and misleading information as analysis, is not only devoid of authentic and important news, but is responsible for helping cause the fissure of political discourse in America.
A recent experience that occurred while attempting to get a response from a Senator’s press office serves as a reminder for why Congress gets nothing accomplished today.
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