Maryland Governor Wes Moore recently acknowledged high electricity costs, framing it as a new discovery despite being in office for three years. Critics point out the state’s role in utility regulation and rate adjustments. The administration plans to address these issues through vague measures and task forces, offering little immediate relief to residents. Continue reading Governor Discovers Electricity Exists, Is Expensive
The 2026 midterm elections are critical yet often misrepresented as a single national event. They encompass all 435 House seats, a third of the Senate, and various state and local positions. Understanding their complexities is vital, as they impact daily life, even if chaos and urgency dominate election coverage. Continue reading The Totally Serious Introduction to the 2026 Midterm Elections
In a move aides are calling “bold,” “selfless,” and “please stop asking follow-up questions,” Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced Monday that he is dropping out of the 2026 governor’s race—and reelection entirely—to refocus his energies on what he described as “Minnesota’s most important unfinished project: daycare centers.” Not roads.Not schools.Not public safety. Daycare centers. More precisely, the governor said he plans to spend his time … Continue reading Tim Walz Drops Out of 2026 Governor’s Race to “Focus on the Children” (Specifically, the Daycare Paperwork)
Senator Chris Van Hollen hosted a margarita summit with Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, currently in federal custody. Van Hollen pitched Maryland as a welcoming place for international figures, proposing Maduro’s “symbolic residency” to allow him to vote. Critics have questioned this approach given Maduro’s legal situation, prompting varied reactions, including from Trump. Continue reading Van Hollen Offers Maduro a Margarita, a Maryland Address, and a Voter Registration Form
The Democratic Party unveiled a new governing philosophy, reframing administrative failures as “bold investments in equity.” Critics cite mismanagement of federal funds, while Democrats propose reforms and emphasize intentions over accountability. They characterize inefficiency as integral, focusing on job creation rather than results, promising to assure voters with optimistic messaging. Continue reading Breaking: Democrats Unveil New Business Model—“Oops, That Wasn’t Fraud, That Was a Program”
New York’s newest mayor promised to govern for the people—and the subway made sure he did. When Mayor Mamdani finds himself waiting on a delayed train he now oversees, the revolution stops being theoretical and starts running local, crowded, and 47 minutes late. Continue reading Mayor Mamdani Rides the Revolution
A Maryland federal judge wasted no time asserting global jurisdiction, ordering President Trump to immediately release Nicolás Maduro—just hours after his dramatic military capture in Caracas. Legal experts say it may be the fastest habeas corpus ruling ever issued for a sitting dictator. Continue reading Maryland Judge Orders Trump to Release Maduro, Citing ‘Immediate Habeas Corpus for Dictators’
Gavin Newsom says California’s proposed wealth tax would scare off billionaires — a warning he delivered from his $9 million mansion while fundraising with the very people he claims are ready to flee. Nothing says “fight inequality” like clinking glasses with tech bros thanking him for the heads-up. Continue reading “Newsom Vows to ‘Fight’ Billionaire Wealth Tax — By Fundraising with Billionaires in His New $9M Mansion”
In a surprising turn of events, composer Stephen Schwartz canceled a Kennedy Center event for “Wicked” due to alleged political interference from Donald Trump, sparking widespread relief among those who would have had to endure the lengthy musical. While theater enthusiasts mourned, many others celebrated their unexpected freedom from attending. Continue reading World Spared From Having to Watch Wicked as Composer Cancels Kennedy Center Event Over Trump Interference
Under new Pentagon rules, U.S. forces confronting drug boats must now politely ask the captain for permission before taking action—because nothing says national security like waiting for consent from a cocaine speedboat. Continue reading Pentagon Announces New “Ask Nicely First” Rules of Engagement for Drug Boats
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