Opinion | PVAL News Politics has increasingly begun to resemble a sporting event. Americans choose a team, wear its colors, defend its players, and celebrate when the opposing side loses. But government is not a football game, and political leaders are not athletes competing simply for our entertainment. The decisions made in Washington, state capitals,…
By PVAL News The United States and Canada have entered a new and increasingly tense phase of their trade dispute, with fresh tariffs raising questions for businesses, consumers and cross-border trade. On August 22, 2026, the Trump administration put new 50% tariffs into effect on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after trade negotiations…
By PVAL News August 21, 2026 President Donald Trump is intensifying economic pressure on Iran as the U.S.-Iran war approaches its six-month mark. The administration is preparing what Trump has called an “economic D-Day,” a new round of tougher measures designed to increase pressure on Tehran. The move marks a stronger shift toward economic pressure…
Politics | PVAL News In American politics, too many debates treat power as if it belongs to one person or one branch. That misses the point. The Constitution was designed to prevent any single branch including the president from ruling alone. Congress Makes the Laws Congress is the legislative branch, made up of the House…
Political History | PVAL News A Law That Changed the Course of American History On July 2, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 into law. The legislation became one of the most important civil rights laws in American history, challenging racial discrimination and changing the relationship between the federal…
By PVAL News August 15, 2026 The White House is preparing for a major change in its communications operation. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is set to leave her position at the end of August, ending her tenure as one of President Donald Trump’s most visible defenders. Trump announced her departure on August 12, saying she…
America has never been afraid of political debate. Disagreement is one of the defining features of our democracy, and Americans argue passionately about elections, presidential power, immigration, gun rights, abortion, freedom of speech, taxes, and countless other issues. Political disagreement is not the problem. The problem is that too many constitutional arguments begin without a…
By PVAL News August 11, 2026 President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order directing federal agencies to review and revise the way childhood vaccination recommendations are developed and communicated in the United States, according to the administration. The order, signed Monday, August 10, calls for a reduction in the number of vaccines routinely…
The words communism and socialism are often used interchangeably in political conversations, but they describe different ideologies. Although they share historical roots and both challenge concentrated wealth and economic power, they differ in their goals, economic systems, and views on private property and government. Understanding the difference matters because these terms often shape political debates…
By PVAL News The vote followed weeks of debate over Blanche’s legal background, his past work for President Trump, and whether he could lead the Justice Department independently. The U.S. Senate has narrowly confirmed Todd Blanche as the next Attorney General of the United States, giving President Donald Trump a significant victory and placing a…
