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Donald Trump wants to reinstate a spoils system in federal government by hiring political loyalists...
The Conversation via Yahoo Canada News· 14 hours agoif political loyalty replaces merit as the basis of key federal appointments, Americans can expect...
Government power in the US is a swirl of checks and balances, as a recent Supreme Court ruling shows
Toronto Star· 2 days agoThe delegates at the 1787 Constitutional Convention were trying to create a new governing framework...
The Perfect Candidate Should Biden Step Down (It Will Never Happen, But We Can Dream)
HuffPost via Yahoo Canada News· 2 days agoIf the president decides he no longer wants to seek reelection, this former first lady's galvanizing...
If Joe Biden steps down, who might replace him as the Democratic presidential nominee?
Sacramento Bee via Yahoo Canada News· 4 days agoShe focused on infrastructure, education and health care. Biden seriously considered her as his vice...
'Democracy turns into a dictatorship': Experts warn about SCOTUSpresidential immunity ruling
USA TODAY via Yahoo Canada News· 2 days agoIn one sense, the court's ruling appears to restrain presidents who want to prosecute or harass...
Dodgers Trade Proposal Sends AL Cy Young Contender to L.A. In 5-Player Swap
Heavy.com· 2 days agoThe Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to be one of MLB’s most active teams ahead of the July 30 trade...
The Navy's Naming System Is a Total Mess. Here’s How It Got So Terrible.
Popular Mechanics· 4 days agoThe U.S. Navy’s system of naming ships is in disarray. The process for carriers, cruisers,...
Biden advisers mulling ways to convince him to drop out, New York Times says
WJLA· 1 day agoSome of President Joe Biden’s advisers and aides are thinking of ways to convince him to drop out of...
Famous birthdays for July 6: Eva Green, Dalai Lama
United Press International via Yahoo Canada News· 7 days agoPresident George W. Bush in 1946 (age 78) -- Actor Shelley Hack in 1947 (age 77) -- Actor...-Tang Clan) in 1970 (age 54) -- Musician 50 Cent, born Curtis...
On this day in history, July 11, 1804, Aaron Burr mortally wounds Alexander Hamilton in duel
AOL· 2 days agoAaron Burr, who was serving as President Thomas Jefferson's vice president, mortally wounded Alexander Hamilton, the first secretary of the Treasury, in ...