Browsing: Politics
As chaos engulfed federal agencies in 2017, norms unraveled and long‑standing safeguards buckled, revealing how one presidency could upend the machinery of American governance.
In Washington, seasoned experts face waning influence as political polarization, populist skepticism and rapid media cycles erode traditional authority and reshape policy debates.
Former President Donald Trump signaled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, raising tensions ahead of the crown prince’s high-stakes visit to Washington, PBS reports.
Conservative columnist Cal Thomas critiques the Trump administration’s policies and broader U.S. political polarization in a C-SPAN discussion, examining media bias, governance, and conservative principles.
Democratic Senate leader rules out another government shutdown as lawmakers unveil new funding bills, signaling momentum toward averting a fiscal standoff in Washington.
The Justice Department has reaffirmed that its attorneys, agents and investigators are barred from pursuing politically motivated probes or prosecutions, watchdog group CREW emphasized this week.
An increasing number of disillusioned U.S. expatriates are renouncing their citizenship, citing political polarization, gun violence and high tax burdens as reasons they no longer feel proud to be American.
France plans to open a consulate in Greenland, a move framed as a strategic “political signal” to Washington amid growing Arctic competition and shifting geopolitical interests.
Donald Trump’s emerging strategy to empower Europe’s nationalist parties is already in motion, raising alarms in EU capitals over potential shifts in transatlantic alliances.
With less than a week to avert a shutdown, Congress faces a standoff over spending and policy riders. Here’s how a lapse in funding could impact federal services and workers.
Public trust in the U.S. government remains near historic lows, Pew Research Center finds, with confidence sliding from postwar highs to deep skepticism by 2025.
Kevin Rudd will step down a year early as Australia’s ambassador to the US, the ABC reports, ending his Washington posting amid speculation over diplomatic and domestic political implications.
As partisan rifts deepen, the Pentagon faces rare budget restraint. Washington’s clash over priorities, Ukraine and Israel aid, and debt limits will shape US defense spending in the year ahead.
As a federal shutdown looms, many Smithsonian museums and national monuments in D.C. could close. NBC4 Washington outlines what’s affected and suggests alternative local attractions.
Egypt’s deepening economic crisis is testing domestic stability, reshaping regional alignments, and forcing Washington to recalibrate its policy toward a key Middle East partner.
CNN’s “Badass Women of Washington” spotlights trailblazing female leaders shaping national policy, breaking barriers in politics, and redefining power in the U.S. capital.
A new Washington Post analysis ranks the top 20 billionaires shaping American politics, revealing how vast personal fortunes steer campaigns, policy debates and the future of U.S. democracy.
The USDA says November SNAP benefits will not be issued on Nov. 1, prompting concern among millions of low-income households as states adjust payment schedules and outreach efforts.
The U.S. government shutdown has become the longest in history, halting key services and paychecks. ABC News examines the political standoff, its impact, and what could finally end the impasse.
Dick Cheney, the hard-line vice president who reshaped executive power and dominated Washington’s national security debates after 9/11, has died at 84, his family announced.