The president called Pete Rose unlucky while LeBron James rides a helicopter owned by a company running a sportsbook. Two October moments reveal just how tangled money, gambling, and sports have become.
By AJ Tiarsmith
· 5:46am ET Few issues unite voters across party lines like housing. According to a Harvard CAPS/Harris poll from earlier this year, roughly 8 in 10 Americans say they support banning Wall Street firms and…
Don Lair Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York is about to completely kill a proposal to expand the use of autonomous for-hire vehicles outside New York City. The block adds to the industry’s hurdles…
Douglas A. McIntyre The size of the U.S. military budget has long mirrored the nation’s changing roles, expanding during periods of war, international rivalry, and heightened security priorities. Defense spending has risen and fallen in…
Aaron Webber By definition, politicians should be public servants focused on governance rather than personal gain. But in the United States, many elected officials and political leaders have made enormous personal fortunes, some due to their…
Age has long been a point of debate in American politics, but it becomes especially controversial when lawmakers remain in office well beyond traditional retirement years. As the nation grapples with issues like healthcare,…
When the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, it marked one of the most dramatic geopolitical shifts of modern times. Practically overnight, the Soviet Union was gone. The superpower, which had previously dominated global politics…
Throughout human history, empires have risen and fallen, whether long-lived and short-lived. These powers reshaped borders, cultures, and the course of civilization itself. These massive empires are a testament to the human drive for…
The United States and the Soviet Union signed numerous arms control treaties to limit the scope, danger, and expense of their competition. Future arms control treaties are possible but unlikely in the present tense…
Tariffs are usually only used by corrupt or incompetent governments to protect domestic industries or punish rivals Tariffs usually backfire, leading to weaker domestic economies and higher prices. Download our free report on the…
24/7 Insights Men still outnumber female members of Congress. Some of the most powerful women are high-ranking Congressional leaders. Nancy Pelosi has been Speaker of the House multiple times. Also: Discover “The Next NVIDIA” …
24/7 Insights Sadly, multiple members of Congress have been convicted for various crimes. Many congressional convictions relate to fraud, bribery, and related finance scandals. Members of the House tend to get into more legal…
