August 5 2022

The Report

Measuring government performance

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., followed by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., leave a news conference following the Republican policy luncheon, on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

The Crash of the Red Wave

With fewer than 100 days until Election Day, talk of massive Republican gains in Congress has faded substantially amid a series of victories for the president and his fellow Democrats.

Biden Scores 'Win' in Killing Al-Qaida Leader

Though not a full vindication of the calamitous U.S. decision to leave Afghanistan, the killing of the elusive terrorist leader Ayman al-Zawahiri there represents a major win for Biden.

Recession Chatter Dominates the Airwaves

The data provide support to those claiming the economy is already in recession and those who argue otherwise.

Election Deniers Prevail in Primaries

In Arizona, Missouri and Michigan, Republican voters chose candidates who parroted false claims about 2020 election fraud.

White House Sounds Alarm on Monkeypox

The U.S. reported the biggest increase in monkeypox cases globally last week, according to the World Health Organization.

When Addiction and College Collide

Recently highlighted by the Biden administration, collegiate recovery programs aim to create a supportive environment for students who've grappled with substance use and other disorders.