Anthony Sinclair

Anthony produces news stories, features and guides for Congress.net, with a focus on history and the US political system.

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Vivek Ramaswamy Polls in Ohio Gubernatorial Election

Vivek Ramaswamy is looking to gain ground in the polls in the 2025 Ohio Gubernatorial Election. Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, has transitioned from the national stage to focus on Ohio’s gubernatorial race. His campaign has garnered significant attention, marked by substantial fundraising efforts and early polling leads. Transition to…

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Retired General Criticizes Trump’s Quantico Speech Amid Government Shutdown

Retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey issued sharp criticism of President Donald Trump’s remarks to top military leaders at Quantico, Virginia. McCaffrey, who appeared Wednesday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” described the event as highly unusual and unsettling. “I’ve been doing this a long time. That presentation at Quantico from the president and secretary of Defense was one…

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Suzanne Bonamici – Know Your Representative

Suzanne Bonamici has served in the U.S. Congress since 2012, representing Oregon’s 1st Congressional District, a diverse region that includes much of Portland West, its western suburbs, and coastal counties. Her time in Congress has been marked by policy work in education, environmental protection, civil rights, and support for working families. Early Background & Entry…

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What Does a Government Shutdown Mean?

A government shutdown happens when the U.S. Congress fails to pass funding legislation for federal agencies, or the President does not sign it into law. Without this funding, many parts of the government are forced to close or significantly scale back operations until a budget agreement is reached. While essential services continue, the effects of…

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The President’s Tariffs Have Erased Over $8000 from the Average 401k – Liberation Day is Liberating You From Your Money

It’s no secret that tariffs are typically considered as bad for an open economy. There are a few times when they can be a useful tool in temporarily supporting a sector, or preventing foreign governments from intentionally undermining a business, but generally they just increase prices for everyone involved. The smattering of tariffs, and the…

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Republican Losses in Local Elections – and Especially in the Wisconsin Supreme Court – are Likely a Preview of Things to Come in the 2026 Midterms

Several states held elections on April 1, mostly on the local/county level, but some had nationwide significance, as was the case for the Wisconsin Supreme Court. While turnout is almost always relatively low for off-year elections, there are a points of information which can be drawn from some of the elections. In Wisconsin The most…

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