congress
A handy guide to all Congress happenings on both sides of the aisle. Thank goodness for this political body that keeps Presidential power in check.
Countdown to Destruction?
The hours are counting down when Trump must deliver on his expletive and extremist statement of destroying Iran's infrastructure and sending it back to the Stone Age. This statement expresses anger and frustration. Despite everything that the US and Israel have dropped on Iran, the Islamic Republic has not buckled. It has hit back at US bases in Gulf countries and Israel. Iran has not acquiesced to an American ceasefire and is only allowing vessels through the Strait of Hormuz that are not attacking it.
By Nicholas Bishopabout 8 hours ago in The Swamp
The "Benefits Cliff"
The System Is Not Cash, It Is Replacement For a family of five in Salem, Oregon, the low-income support system is not built primarily on direct cash transfers. It is built on a small number of high-impact programs that function as after-tax purchasing power, replacing major expenses rather than adding to pre-tax income. This distinction matters because it changes how the system must be evaluated. Income is taxed before it becomes usable, while benefits replace costs that would otherwise require after-tax dollars. That means these programs effectively operate as a parallel income structure, but one that is locked into specific categories such as food, housing, childcare, and healthcare rather than flexible cash.
By Peter Thwing - Host of the FST Podcast2 days ago in The Swamp
Kristi Noem is MELTING!!!!!
Former Homeland Secretary/"Ice Barbie" Kristi Noem is melting with scandals, not she is dealing with a cheating affair with one of the aides, killing her puppy, her own supportive husband Byron Noem is being exposed as a crossdresser, talking with fetish's Bimbos and paying them thousands of dollars. Kristi Noem's husband was exposed by the Dailymail this week exposing photos of Byron wearing and flaunting big gigantic balloon faux ta-tas, wearing paded shorts, and pouting his duck lips like it's 2013.
By Gladys W. Muturi3 days ago in The Swamp
Four Countries Four Different roles in peace talk of US -Iran War
In the current global landscape, the Middle East has once again emerged as the center of international politics and economic concern. Rising tensions in the region have alarmed major world powers, highlighting the importance of certain countries that possess not only geographical significance but also strategic and diplomatic leverage. Among these, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia stand out as key players capable of influencing the course of events.
By Ibrahim Shah 3 days ago in The Swamp
Why Did Donald Trump Remove Pam Bondi?
Introduction The sudden removal of Pam Bondi from her position as Attorney General by Donald Trump has sparked intense debate across political and legal circles. Bondi, a long-time loyalist and political ally of Trump, was widely seen as someone who aligned closely with his agenda. Yet, despite this loyalty, she was dismissed—raising an important question: why would Trump remove someone so closely tied to his administration?
By shaoor afridi5 days ago in The Swamp
No King Rallies in America.
Trump has been compared to the Dictator King of Tudor times, Henry 8th. Henry the 8th's court was full of gossip of who was in and who was out when it came to the king's favour. The king was probably mentally unstable, with fits of anger, and changing his mind or being inconsistent. People remained loyal to him out of fear, a court of yes men and women. People were afraid to tell the king the truth or the error of his ways lest they upset him. The same system seems to operate in the Court of King Donald. Trump is a self-obsessed man who wants all eyes on him, who lashes out when things don't go his way, a little like the Tudor King.
By Nicholas Bishop8 days ago in The Swamp
Saudi Arabia East- West Petroline
The Middle East has long been the center of global energy politics, with its vast oil and gas reserves shaping not only regional dynamics but also the priorities of major world powers. However, in recent years, a critical question has emerged: should the world continue relying on a few strategic maritime chokepoints for energy transportation, or is it time to develop alternative routes?
By Ibrahim Shah 9 days ago in The Swamp
Kuwait Airport Hit by Iranian Drone Strikes
Reports claim that Kuwait International Airport was targeted by Iranian drone strikes, raising serious regional security concerns. Authorities are assessing damage and ensuring passenger safety. The incident highlights escalating tensions in the Middle East, with fears of wider conflict growing as international leaders call for restraint and diplomatic solutions.
By shaoor afridi9 days ago in The Swamp
War, Diplomacy, and Power Politics:
The ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States have entered a complex and multidimensional phase, where military escalation and diplomatic maneuvering are unfolding simultaneously. While the battlefield remains active, a parallel track of negotiations, mediation efforts, and summit proposals is gaining momentum, signaling that global powers are seeking to prevent a full-scale regional war.
By Ibrahim Shah 12 days ago in The Swamp
Militarization, Civilian Authority, and the Challenge to Democratic Governance
In modern political systems, one of the most subtle yet profound transformations occurs when societies gradually internalize a military mindset. This shift is not always visible, nor does it happen abruptly. Instead, it unfolds quietly, as civilians begin to perceive the world through the lens of security, threat, and strategic competition. Over time, the distinction between civilian and military leadership can erode, raising critical questions about the future of democratic governance.
By Ibrahim Shah 12 days ago in The Swamp
Podcaster Profiles: Jennifer Briney
Today’s Podcaster Profiles focuses on one of the heroes of the U.S. Constitution. Podcaster Jennifer Briney uses her show to hold elected officials accountable to do their jobs in the best interests of the people who elected them. Not in their own self-interest. Listening to her podcasts, I discover, sadly, that many in the U.S. Congress are more concerned with re-election, supporting their party over country, and expanding their own wealth or power.
By Frank Racioppi12 days ago in The Swamp
