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Republicans Face a Political Reckoning as Midterm Warning Lights Flash
Prediction markets and several recent polling trackers are increasingly pointing toward a difficult November for Republicans, with expectations that Democrats could regain the House and potentially challenge Republican control of Congress. While prediction markets are not election results, they reflect the expectations of traders and should not be ignored. For Republicans, this should serve as a wake-up call. Voters ultimately decide elections, but concerns over inflation, an
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Socialist Wisconsin Gubernatorial Frontrunner Francesca Hong’s Long Record of Trashing America’s Holidays and Traditions
Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong, the self-described democratic socialist leading the Democratic primary for governor, has spent years on social media airing grievances against the very American holidays and traditions that bind communities together. With the August 11 primary days away, those posts are back under the spotlight—and they paint a clear picture of a candidate more interested in dismantling cherished customs than celebrating them. Hong, a Madison assemblywoman
Anil Anwar
5 hours ago
The Human Equation: Spirit, Marxism, and the Human Condition
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this article do not necessarily reflect the views of Capitol Times. By Scott Shields | Based on conversations and interviews with Dr. Jingduan Yang | August 6, 2026 This article is a reflection on my use of Reason & Logic as a Labor Democrat. From Volume 4 of "Is Peace Attainable". I am not representing Dr Yang or his work His publications and conversations gave me another perspective to write an assessment on this topic. The Human Equation:
Scott Shields
10 hours ago
$60 Million Defeat: Democrat Establishment Crushed as Michigan Primary Voters Reject Schumer’s Handpicked Candidate
Washington's Democratic establishment suffered a humiliating political setback Tuesday after Rep. Haley Stevens lost Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary despite benefiting from more than $60 million in outside support—one of the most expensive Democratic primaries in U.S. history. Campaign advertising tracker AdImpact reported that $63.9 million in outside advertising backed Stevens, accounting for nearly 78 percent of all spending in the race. The largest contributor w
Capitol Times
1 day ago
Pence Urges Trump to “Finish the Job” Against Iran as Pressure Builds for Decisive Action
Former Vice President Mike Pence is calling on President Donald Trump to take decisive military action against Iran, arguing that diplomacy has reached its limits and that America must eliminate the regime’s remaining nuclear and military capabilities once and for all. His remarks come as the Trump administration continues to position U.S. forces across the Middle East while maintaining pressure on Tehran through military deployments and negotiations. Speaking Monday on Fox N
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2 days ago
GOP Lawmaker Warns Trump’s Iran Strategy Risks Projecting Weakness as Tehran Tests U.S. Resolve
A sharp debate is emerging inside the Republican Party over the Trump administration's strategy toward Iran, with Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), a retired Air Force brigadier general and member of the House Armed Services Committee, warning that inconsistent messaging could embolden one of America's most dangerous adversaries. Speaking Monday on CNN's OutFront, Bacon argued that Tehran interprets Washington's alternating threats and diplomatic overtures as hesitation rather than stre
David Colbert
2 days ago
Republicans Face a Political Reckoning as Midterm Warning Lights Flash
Prediction markets and several recent polling trackers are increasingly pointing toward a difficult November for Republicans, with expectations that Democrats could regain the House and potentially challenge Republican control of Congress. While prediction markets are not election results, they reflect the expectations of traders and should not be ignored. For Republicans, this should serve as a wake-up call. Voters ultimately decide elections, but concerns over inflation, an
Anil Anwar
2 days ago
Bitcoin Has No Controller, So Why Does It Still Need a Transparent Coordination Institution?
By Scott Shields – Contributing Writer – Capitol Times Media – From Conversations and Material of Zhu Weisha. Learn more about Zhu Weisha here at Capitol Times Media’s July Magazine Issue. “From Double-Entry Accounting To Verifiable Finance” Introduction: This Article Discusses the Legitimacy and Rationality of a Coordination Institution In From Double-Entry Accounting to Verifiable Finance, I have already devoted a chapter to the transparent coordination institution needed f
Scott Shields
2 days ago
Trump: Iran ‘Playing Games’ as U.S. Blockade Holds Firm — White House Demands End to Nuclear Ambitions
WASHINGTON DC — President Donald Trump sharply escalated his rhetoric against Iran on Monday, accusing Tehran's leadership of deception while making clear that the U.S. naval blockade will remain in force until Iran reaches an acceptable agreement with Washington or, in Trump's words, agrees to "total surrender." The comments underscore the administration's determination to maintain maximum pressure following months of military confrontation and fragile diplomatic efforts. Th
David Colbert
3 days ago
Nats Fall Again to Braves 6 to 2
Game two tonight in the important four-game series in Atlanta didn’t go as planned. The Washington Nationals fell again to the Atlanta Braves 6 to 2. Between an off night from ace pitcher Foster Griffin and a lack of hits with men on base, the Nationals lost their 2nd in a row to the Braves with 2 more games to go in the series. The Nationals’ leading pitcher Foster Griffin started on the mound. He had an impressive 12-win 2- loss record with a 2.76 ERA. Bryce Elder started f
Dave Carter
4 days ago
The AI Race: Strategic Implications for U.S. Leadership
A review of China’s semiconductor breakthroughs in 2026 reveals a critical shift in the AI technology landscape. ChangXin Memory Technologies’ listing became a landmark event, followed by a marked adjustment across global semiconductor stocks. Reports that China had begun mass-producing domestically developed immersion deep-ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines—and that Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 had entered the front rank of large AI models—were accompanied by a sharp pullback i
Émile Laurent
4 days ago
Trump Puts Patriot Missile License for Ukraine on Hold
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump says the United States has not yet decided whether Ukraine will receive permission to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, signaling a more cautious approach to sharing America's most advanced defense technology. In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump said he remains "not sure" about granting Kyiv a production license, stressing that Patriot technology is among the world's most sophisticated air-defense systems. "It's a
Anil Anwar
6 days ago
Hochul Pushes New York Gun Crackdown After Trump ATF Rolls Back Biden-Era Firearm Rules
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major battle over the Second Amendment is intensifying as New York Gov. Kathy Hochul moves to expand state gun restrictions following the Trump administration's sweeping rollback of numerous Biden-era federal firearm regulations. The clash comes after newly confirmed ATF Director Robert Cekada signed what the Department of Justice described as a "landmark rulemaking package" on April 29, 2026, revising or repealing dozens of firearm regulations following
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