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On Monday, President Biden made a surprise visit to the capital of Ukraine. It was the first time in the modern era that a president had traveled into a war zone not controlled by American forces. U.S. counterparts in Moscow were given notice about the trip before Biden departed. Plus, a question about using AI with Tangle and a feel-good story to wash it all down. You can read today's podcast her...

On Wednesday night, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive treatment for clinical depression, according to his spokesperson. The news of the hospitalization came just a few days after Fetterman was released from a prior hospitalization after feeling lightheaded and disoriented during a Democratic retreat. You can read today's podcast...

In late January, the seven states that rely on the Colorado River for water failed to strike a water-sharing deal by the federally mandated deadline. Because the states were unable to come to an agreement, the Biden administration — led by the federal Bureau of Reclamation — may have to intervene and impose regional water cuts at a time when the states involved continue to battle droughts and hist...

In a matter of eight days, U.S. fighter jets have shot down four objects across North America. The first was the highly publicized downing of the purported Chinese spy balloon , which was downed off the coast of South Carolina. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here and today’s “Have a nice day” story here. If you're interested in a UFO newsletter by Isaac and his...

On today's special episode of Tangle, as a way to celebrate Valentine's Day, I sat down and interviewed my wife. We talked about law school, our political disagreements, her favorite and least favorite things about me, and finished in the most mushy way possible. Happy Valentine's Day. Read today’s newsletter here (The Twitter hearings). You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop somethi...

During last week's State of the Union address , President Biden claimed that "some Republicans" want to sunset Social Security and Medicare, drawing boos and jeers from Republican members of Congress in attendance. In the week since, President Biden has escalated those attack lines , repeating the claims during public speeches in Florida. Republicans have continued to object, saying it's a "falseh...

Manu Meel is the CEO of Bridge USA, a nationwide movement on college campuses that aims to promote open discussion between students about political issues. Bridge is currently located on over 50 college campuses and 24 high school campuses in the U.S., with some 3,000 students engaged last semester. Today, we discuss political division, Manu’s story, and what it’s like trying to get students to ta...

On Saturday, the Democratic National Committee approved President Biden's proposed changes to the primary calendar for 2024, making South Carolina the first state to vote in Democratic primary elections while moving Iowa back . In the new plan, New Hampshire would follow South Carolina, then Nevada, and then primaries would be held in Georgia and Michigan. You can read today's podcast here and tod...

Last night, President Biden delivered his second ever State of the Union, an annual address to Congress and the country meant to serve as an update on the nation's current condition. This episode includes a recap of the address and a fact check on some of his claims. Plus, a poll on what you think and a story about the Trump vs. DeSantis feud. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the...

Ilhan Omar. Rep. Omar (D-MN) was voted off of the Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday. Last week, we covered the removal of Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) from the House Intelligence Committee, which new House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was able to do on his own. Removing Omar, however, required a full vote in Congress. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the...

On Saturday, a United States military fighter jet shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the Atlantic Ocean, about six nautical miles off the coast of South Carolina. The balloon had entered U.S. airspace nearly a week before, garnering national attention from citizens, news media, and the U.S. military alike. Plus, a question about my interview with the "Keep Nine" guys. You can read toda...

Yesterday, news broke that the former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley will be announcing an official campaign for president on February 15 at a launch event in Charleston. Haley, 51, was South Carolina's governor for six years before she joined former President Donald Trump's White House to serve as ambassador to the United Nations. Haley is the first Republican to formally enter the race agai...

The end of the Covid emergency. On Monday, the White House said it is planning to end its emergency declarations tied to the Covid-19 pandemic on May 11. Ending the emergency declaration will have some major, immediate impacts on government programs established during the pandemic. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here....

The House committees. Last week, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) formally removed Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Eric Swalwell (D-CA) from the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (commonly known as the House Intelligence Committee). McCarthy announced the move after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) penned a letter pressing him to allow Schiff, the top Democrat on the panel, to...

Today, we're covering the death of Tyre Nichols, and the footage that was released on Friday. Plus, an under-the-radar story on the border and some numbers about police killings. Videos were released by the Memphis Police Department here ( warning: graphic content ). You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Under the Radar” story here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Today’s clicka...

On today's podcast, we are sitting down with Paul Summers and Steve Rosenthal, two of the men behind the Keep Nine Coalition. Paul is a former Tennessee attorney general and appeals court judge, and Steve is the former attorney general of Virginia. Both men are on a mission to create a constitutional amendment that prescribes the number of Supreme Court justices to nine. Today, we talk about why....

On Wednesday, after weeks of deliberation, the German government said it would send 14 of its modern Leopard 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine, and would also allow other countries to send German-made tanks to Ukraine. Hours later, the White House formally announced it was sending 31 M1 Abrams tanks, signifying a coordinated effort with European nations. Plus, a question about the sex crime allegatio...

On Friday, the Florida Department of Education said it will not allow an Advanced Placement (AP) class on African American Studies to be taught in the state's public schools. The class was developed by the College Board as one of its many classes high school students could take to gain college credits. The Department of Education says the class violates a Florida law which Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in...

Last week, a committee in San Francisco released a reparations proposal for the city that includes $5 million for each qualifying Black resident of the city. The San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee (AARAC) was formed in 2020 and was asked to develop a plan to address institutional harms African Americans have had to face. Plus, a question about being scared to air my "rea...

Biden's classified documents. We first covered this story on January 12. Hours after we published that piece, Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to investigate Biden's handling of classified documents, creating a historical anomaly where both the current and former president (Donald Trump) are now under simultaneous special counsel investigations. Plus, a correction, some...

Gas stoves. Last week, Richard Trumka Jr., a commissioner on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, said his agency was considering a ban on gas stoves amid rising concerns about harmful indoor air pollutants. “This is a hidden hazard,” Trumka Jr. told Bloomberg. "Any option is on the table. Products that can’t be made safe can be banned.” The comments set off a firestorm. You can read today...

Rep. George Santos (R-NY). In the November election, Santos flipped New York's 3rd District red, defeating Democrat Robert Zimmerman. But the newly elected member of the House is now facing increasing pressure to resign after revelations that much of what Santos told the public about his life was untrue or cannot be verified. Plus, a question about the word "woke" and what it really means. You can...

The debt ceiling (or debt limit). During the recent debate over the next Speaker of the House, one of the key impending issues was the debt ceiling, or debt limit. Several conservative House members used the upcoming deadline to raise the debt limit to leverage a commitment from Kevin McCarthy to force spending cuts by Congress. Since being elected Speaker, McCarthy has confirmed that Republicans...

Today, we're covering the classified documents found at a Biden think tank, and the latest news about a batch of documents discovered in his Delaware garage. We've also got a reader question about Democrats and the House Speaker race. You can read today's podcast here , today’s “Story that Matters” here , and today’s “Have a nice day” story here . Read our previous coverage on documents found at M...

President Biden has announced a tougher stance on immigration at the border, saying the U.S. would begin turning away Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans who cross the border from Mexico illegally. Under the new rules, migrants who come to the U.S. without first asking for asylum in the countries they travel through will be denied asylum and deported, a nearly identical plan to one the administratio...