Author Archives: Bill McCarthy

2026 Minnesota Senate Race: A Toss-Up with GOP Hopes for a Flip

The 2026 U.S. Senate election in Minnesota, set for November 3, will fill the Class [...]

Smith & Wesson v. Mexico: A Unanimous Supreme Court Shields Gunmakers, Bolsters Second Amendment

On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously decided Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. [...]

Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services: A Unanimous Supreme Court Victory for Equal Treatment Under Title VII

On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Ames v. Ohio Department [...]

Fallout from Ukraine’s Drone Strikes on Russian Airbases: Implications for International Treaties

The Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian airbases in June 2025, targeting critical military assets, have [...]

The Growing Threat of Autonomous Drone Attacks on U.S. Military and Civilian Sites

The recent Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian airbases in June 2025 have exposed a new [...]

2026 U.S. House Elections: Will Republicans Hold or Democrats Flip?

The 2026 U.S. House of Representatives elections, scheduled for November 3, will decide all 435 [...]

2026 New Hampshire Senate Race: A Competitive Battleground with GOP Opportunities

The 2026 U.S. Senate election in New Hampshire, set for November 3, will fill the [...]

Bill Gates’ greasy fingers may lead to the end of us all.

Climate Geoengineering: Risks to Oceans and Coral Reefs Climate geoengineering—deliberate climate manipulation—is being explored to [...]

Consumer Confidence Index jump stuns observers

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) surged to 98.0 in May 2025 (1985=100), up [...]

Big, Beautiful Bill now hits Senate wall.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), a 1,116-page budget reconciliation package, passed the [...]