Rep. Don Bacon, a prominent Republican on the House Armed Services Committee, became the first sitting GOP lawmaker Monday to suggest President Donald Trump should fire Pete Hegseth — calling the chaos at the Pentagon one reason why many Hill Republicans were privately uneasy with the Defense secretary’s nomination in…
Introduction: A Global Leader in Economics and Human Progress Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs is one of the most influential economists and public intellectuals of the 21st century. With a career spanning over four decades, Sachs has helped shape international development policy, led transformative economic reforms across continents, and advised the United Nations on sustainable development. As a bestselling author, Columbia University professor, and outspoken advocate for peace, Sachs remains a guiding voice for a fairer, more sustainable world. Jeffrey Sachs explaining tariffs Early Life and Academic Foundations Born in 1954 in Detroit, Michigan, Sachs demonstrated early brilliance in mathematics and economics. He graduated from Harvard University, where he earned his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. in economics. By the age of 28, Sachs had become a full professor at Harvard—a rare achievement reflecting his extraordinary intellect and drive. Architect of Economic Reform: Bolivia, Poland, Russia Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Sachs became known as an economic reformer in transitional economies. He played a pivotal role in stabilizing hyperinflation in Bolivia, engineering market reforms in Poland after the fall of communism, and advising Russia during its transition to a post-Soviet economy. While his involvement sparked debate, it cemented his reputation as a bold, high-stakes strategist who wasn’t afraid to challenge economic orthodoxy. Sustainable Development and the United Nations In the 2000s, Sachs shifted focus toward sustainable development, global health, and poverty alleviation. As Special Advisor to three UN Secretaries-General—Kofi Annan, Ban Ki-moon, and António Guterres—he was instrumental in designing and promoting the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and their successor, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). He also served as Director of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and led numerous initiatives to combat hunger, disease, and climate change in the Global South. Academic Leadership at Columbia University Currently, Professor Sachs is the Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University’s Earth Institute. His interdisciplinary approach combines economics, environmental science, public health, and diplomacy—training a new generation of leaders to tackle global challenges holistically. Author, Commentator, and Global Influencer Jeffrey Sachs is the author of bestselling books such as: His writing regularly appears in major outlets including The New York Times, Financial Times, and Project Syndicate, where he discusses global governance, economics, climate policy, and geopolitics. Controversies and Public Positions Never shying away from controversy, Sachs has criticized U.S. foreign policy, NATO expansion, and Big Pharma. His forthright positions have sparked public debate, but have also earned him a devoted following among progressives and global justice advocates. He is an outspoken critic of war, inequality, and corporate greed—arguing for a more equitable world order rooted in cooperation, science, and compassion. Awards and Recognition Sachs has received numerous accolades for his work, including: Conclusion: A Legacy of Thought, Action, and Hope Professor Jeffrey Sachs continues to inspire as both an intellectual and a practitioner. In a time of global uncertainty, his commitment to science-based policy, sustainable development, and moral leadership offers a blueprint for building a better, fairer world. Professor Jeffrey Sachs explains about Tariffs A world-renowned economics professor, bestselling author, innovative educator, and global leader in sustainable…
Ballard Partners, the lobbying firm led by a top fundraiser for President Donald Trump, has more than tripled its quarterly lobbying revenues compared with the same time a year ago, as companies and organizations have sought help from a handful of firms close to the new administration to decipher a…
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — JB Pritzker is at a political crossroads. The popular, two-term Illinois governor would be a prohibitive favorite if he runs again in 2026. But the fiery progressive Democrat is also increasingly burnishing his national political credentials, making high profile appearances across the country, using his vast personal…
About Sarah and George George Conway George Thomas Conway III (born September 2, 1963) is an American lawyer and activist. Conway argued and won the 2010 case Morrison v. National Australia Bank before the Supreme Court of the United States. Conway was considered by President Donald Trump for appointment to two positions in the United States Department…
NEW YORK — Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration took to the streets of communities large and small across the U.S. on Saturday, decrying what they see as threats to the nation’s democratic ideals. The disparate events ranged from a march through midtown Manhattan and a rally in front of…
Chris Van Hollen has spent nearly a decade as an under-the-radar lawmaker. But the Maryland Democrat, who gave up a leadership trajectory in the House to serve in the Senate, may now finally be meeting his moment. Van Hollen has grabbed the national spotlight amid a two-day trip to El…
Democrats are celebrating Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia as a victory in their fight to secure the wrongfully deported man’s release. But President Donald Trump is claiming the meeting as a win, too. The two parties are locked into warring narratives on Abrego Garcia’s case, which…
El Salvador refused Thursday to allow Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen to see the Maryland man who the Trump administration mistakenly whisked off to a notorious prison in his Central American homeland. The Maryland senator said he traveled to El Salvador to check on the health condition of Kilmar Abrego…
Sen. Lisa Murkowski said a fear of retaliation under President Donald Trump’s administration is rising to levels she’s not seen before, acknowledging this week that it is so pervasive that even the outspoken senator is “oftentimes very anxious” to speak up out of fear of recrimination. The Alaska senator, who…
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s…
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) raised $9.6 million in the first three months of the year — more than double her second-highest quarter — a massive haul that comes amid increasing calls by progressives for her to mount a 2028 primary challenge against Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Ocasio-Cortez, who now…
President Donald Trump’s pick for Internal Revenue Service commissioner recently cleared a substantial debt from his failed 2022 Senate bid, using campaign contributions that rolled in after Trump announced his intent to nominate him to lead the tax agency, according to federal filings. Former Republican Rep. Billy Long raked in…
CHICAGO — Former President Joe Biden ripped the Trump administration’s efforts to slash Social Security spending in his first major public speech since leaving the White House, but never mentioned the current president. “In fewer than 100 days, this administration has caused so much damage and destruction. It’s breathtaking,” Biden…
Rep. Ro Khanna took sharp aim at President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policies on Sunday, warning they’ll raise prices on American electronics rather than bring manufacturing jobs back to the United States. “I understand they have 19th century policies of McKinley, but they need to have a 21st century understanding…
Former Michigan state Sen. Adam Hollier on Monday launched a Democratic primary challenge against two-term Rep. Shri Thanedar. The announcement marks Hollier’s third attempt to secure the House seat representing most of Detroit. Hollier previously served as a Michigan state Senator from 2018 to 2022 and has also led the…
About Dr. Gartner and Dr. Segal Donald Trump’s Mental Health Under Expert Analysis Each week, leading psychologists Dr. John Gartner and Dr. Harry Segal, along with distinguished guest experts, conduct a thorough analysis of Donald Trump’s psychological state. Their sessions explore the former president’s cognitive decline, malignant narcissism, and the growing threat his mental health poses to…
A House Republican is suing the federal government for $2.5 million, claiming he was retaliated against by the Capitol Police four years ago for his vocal criticism of the department’s leadership after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack. Rep. Troy Nehls’ unusual lawsuit, filed in federal court in his home state…
Congressional Democrats are raising increasingly pointed concerns about potential financial malfeasance by President Donald Trump and his allies surrounding his dramatic recent tariff moves, despite a lack of evidence of wrongdoing. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Friday joined the growing number of Democrats formally calling for investigations zeroing in…
Ken Paxton’s entry into the U.S. Senate race in Texas is becoming a major headache for Republicans. Top GOP senators were maneuvering to undercut the Texas attorney general even before he announced his primary campaign this week against four-term Sen. John Cornyn. Others urged President Donald Trump after Paxton got…
