Welcome to the first, ahem, serving of Whole-Hog Politics, a weekly note that aims to give you a quick and useful overview of the political scene. Why Whole Hog? Well, first off, barbecue is delicious ...

When Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., asked Hegseth during his nomination hearing if he intended to fire the current Joint Chiefs chairman, Gen. CQ Brown, he answered, "Senator, every single senior ...

David Edwards has spent over a decade reporting on social justice, human rights and politics for Raw Story. He also writes Crooks and Liars. He has a background in enterprise resource planning and ...

FILE - Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, responds to reporters during a meeting with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., a member of the Senate Armed Services ...

Yes, Chicago indeed has its style of barbecue. Aquarium-style smokers produce wonderful rib tips, ribs, and more. But being in the Midwest, the city also is more than accepting of different ...

US Vice President Kamala Harris (R) participates in a ceremonial swearing-in with Sen. Elissa Slotkin, as her father Curt holds a Jewish text at the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 3, 2025. (photo credit ...

When it came time to choose the text on which she would be sworn into the U.S. Senate, Elissa Slotkin turned to a relatively recent book that reflects her own identity as a Jewish woman.

(CBS DETROIT) - Former U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin will remain in Congress, but now as a senator. The Michigan Democrat, who served the 7th Congressional District, was sworn in on Friday, nearly two ...

Elissa Miolene is a Bay Area News Group education reporter for The Mercury News and East Bay Times. She previously wrote for the San Francisco Chronicle, The Wall Street Journal, and other media ...

Robert F. Moss writes about food, drink, and travel. Based in Charleston, South Carolina, he is the Contributing Barbecue Editor for Southern Living and the author of five books on food culture and ...

When serving ribs, you need a vessel to sop up every last bit of barbecue, and what better way than with some cornbread muffins? The small, individual size makes it easier to hold in your hand. Serve ...

From Texas-style hot links to pepper-crusted half racks, juicy brisket to cherry-smoked rib tips straight out of a classic pit, Minneapolis and St. Paul have more than a few smoky, succulent barbecue ...