As the government shutdown drags on, workers at the IRS Center in Covington struggle to stay afloat
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor In our nation’s capital, the government shutdown is about ideological differences over immigration, border…
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President receives warm welcome at Lunken, headed to Warren County for rally; in Richmond KY tonight
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A crowd of more than 100 greeted President Donald Trump at Lunken Airport in…
Bill Straub: Trump lies because he can but with the numbers stacking up, few seem to care
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday of this week USA Today, which fancies itself a newspaper, published an op-ed piece from the…
Bill Straub: Enough is enough is enough, it’s time for press corps to take the gloves off — and tell the truth
For better or worse, I spent six years back in the early 2000s as the White House correspondent for Scripps-Howard…
Bill Straub: With Senate unable to get anything done, McConnell is facing opposition from all sides
It’s becoming obvious that Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root ‘n Branch’’ McConnell needs to embrace the advice of the late…
Jamie Vaught: Tales of Baylor football scandal, Steve Bannon and Donald Trump head fall reading list
With the fall season upon us, here is a list of recently-published nonfiction books that you may enjoy reading in…
Bill Straub: Trump’s disposition should unsettle one and all so the question is — should he be replaced?
WASHINGTON – The immortal Hank Hill would often in frustration intone, “That boy ain’t right,’’ in reference to the antics…
Bill Straub: Fear of change culminated in events in Charlottesville — where is the accountability?
WASHINGTON – So, how did we get here? It’s now apparent that the United States of America, the most powerful…
Bill Straub: Never popular with Democrats, McConnell now facing critics from the right as well
WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root ‘n Branch’’ McConnell, who has contributed more to the noxious political divide that…
Bill Straub: In the world of Donald Trump, reality is no longer relevant as truth takes a near daily beating
WASHINGTON – You know things are rapidly running out of control in this great country of ours when you can’t…
Kentuckian Kelly Knight Craft is Trump’s choice to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Canada
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s Kelly Knight Craft will be President Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as U.S. Ambassador…
Bill Straub: Given yet another chance to be a statesman, McConnell chooses party over country
WASHINGTON – A few months back, when word about the Trump administration’s all-too-close ties to the Kremlin started percolating, Sen….
Bill Straub: Barr’s clouded judgment leads to backing health bill denying coverage to his voters
WASHINGTON – Rep. Andy Barr, R-Banks and Financial Institutions, held a town hall in Lexington recently and it’s fair to…
Bill Straub: Despite policies that damage their state, Kentuckians continue to show support for Trump
WASHINGTON – So, to quote that leading light and respected political philosopher Sarah Palin, “How’s that hopey-changey stuff working out…
Trump visits Kentucky, touts GOP replacement to Obamacare to a receptive Louisville crowd
By Robin Cornetet and Tom Latek Special to NKyTribune President Donald Trump continued his push to repeal and replace “Obamacare,”…
Bill Straub: Trump’s volatile first two weeks — a word of advice — better steel yourself and get used to it
WASHINGTON – There comes a time in the affairs of man, as W.C. Fields once put it, when he must…
Bill Straub: Massie’s Second Amendment Caucus may be be out of step with mood of country
WASHINGTON – The Whiz Kid is at it again. Just a little more than a week before the city of…
Bill Straub: Frustrated Trump supporters weren’t simply angry — they wanted revenge
WASHINGTON – The first presidential election I participated in was 1972, shortly after those aged 18 to 21 were granted…
Bill Straub: Take heart! Sorry race for president finally gliding toward its ignominious conclusion
WASHINGTON – It may seem like Halley’s Comet has circled back three or four times since the beginning of the…
Bill Straub: When it comes to Trump’s baseless charges of vote rigging, McConnell is oddly silent
WASHINGTON – If you happen to bump into Judge Crater or Jimmy Hoffa over the next few days you might…
Bill Straub: As bad as Trump has been, GOP is likely to survive and thrive even after potential debacle
WASHINGTON – Kentucky’s elected Republicans are showing why none of their members can expect to be included in any future…
Bill Straub: Close polls show voters holding Clinton to a different standard than Trump
WASHINGTON – It’s once again drawing close to that time when, as Pete Townsend famously wrote, “I’ll get on my…