Wisconsin Assembly Republicans are calling on Gov. Tony Evers (D) to allow in-person services for Easter and Passover amid the deadly coronavirus pandemic, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
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“Senior U.S., Israeli and Qatari officials held secret talks at the White House on Tuesday that honed in on the key remaining sticking point for a long-sought ceasefire and hostage…
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles told the New York Post that President Trump’s falling-out with Elon Musk was “very troublesome” but ultimately a “little hiccup” for the administration. She…
A new Slingshot Strategies poll in New York City finds Zohran Mamdani (D) with an early lead in the mayoral race, leading a fractured four-way field with 35%, followed by…
“Both top Republican congressional leaders said Wednesday they are prepared to move forward with new sanctions targeting Russia this month after President Donald Trump signaled this week he is willing…
“The Department of Homeland Security subpoenaed Harvard on Wednesday, demanding documents related to alleged misconduct by international students and the school’s compliance with federal immigration law,” The Crimson reports. “The…
A new Pew Research survey finds that more than half of all Canadians, or 59 percent, now say the U.S. is the biggest threat facing their country. Similarly, 68 percent…
Plans are being drawn up for a potential Donald Trump visit to the U.K. in the coming weeks — perhaps at the end of July or beginning of August, Sky…
Nick Cattogio points out that Jeffrey Epstein’s client list was “the moral pillar” upon which Donald Trump’s “authoritarian pretensions rested.” “If Trump won, the thousands of predators who supposedly populate…
“As Elon Musk studies up on how to start a third political party, among the people from whom he has sought advice is a somewhat surprising choice of consultant: the…
“Rural hospitals across the U.S. say they’re being forced to consider tough choices — like cutting services for children or cancer patients — after President Donald Trump signed into law…
President Trump told donors during his 2024 campaign that he had previously told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he would bomb Moscow if Russia invaded Ukraine, according an audio recording…
Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) “says he’s heading to Iowa next month, fueling speculation he may be eyeing a 2028 presidential bid,” NBC News reports. Save to Favorites
“Kevin O’Connor, who served as Joe Biden’s physician while the former president was in office, is refusing to testify in a closed-door interview as part of the House GOP probe…
“Third parties are good for me; I don’t know about Republicans, but for me.” — President Trump, speaking to reporters. Save to Favorites
“Linda Yaccarino said she is stepping down as chief executive of X, capping a tumultuous run atop Elon Musk’s social-media company,” the Wall Street Journal reports. Save to Favorites
Police in Canada have arrested and charged four people, including active military members, who they allege were “planning to create anti-government militia” and to “forcibly take possession of land” in…
“Agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement have gained access to a massive database of health and car insurance claims and are using it to track down people they want to…
“Lawmakers are just now catching up on the missed sleep from the marathon floor sessions during the last reconciliation fight. But that isn’t stopping Republicans from starting to talk about…
Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter yetserday for asking about his former friend and notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein—only to ignite a fresh political headache for himself. Said Trump, visibly…
“Western Europe officially experienced its hottest June on record, as scientists warned such an “exceptional heatwave” was likely to become more frequent and intense because of climate change exacerbating extremes…
Taegan Goddard is the founder of Political Wire, one of the earliest and most influential political web sites. He also runs Political Job Hunt, Electoral Vote Map and the Political Dictionary.
Goddard spent more than a decade as managing director and chief operating officer of a prominent investment firm in New York City. Previously, he was a policy adviser to a U.S. Senator and Governor.
Goddard is also co-author of You Won - Now What? (Scribner, 1998), a political management book hailed by prominent journalists and politicians from both parties. In addition, Goddard's essays on politics and public policy have appeared in dozens of newspapers across the country.
Goddard earned degrees from Vassar College and Harvard University. He lives in New York with his wife and three sons.
Goddard is the owner of Goddard Media LLC.
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