Browsing: Politics
Japan’s prime minister heads to Washington for high-stakes talks, as fallout from the Iran war tests U.S.-Japan ties, regional security plans, and economic cooperation.
The widening “God gap” in U.S. politics signals more than partisan tension; it exposes a broader social fracture, as faith, identity and trust in institutions increasingly diverge.
The Washington Post examines how structural rules, seniority traditions and unspoken norms in the U.S. Senate can tilt power, shaping which voices are amplified—and which are sidelined.
A federal grand jury has rejected a Justice Department push to indict six Democratic members of Congress, dealing a setback to prosecutors and raising fresh questions over political influence in criminal cases.
The Democratic Party has shifted left, but so has the nation, driven by evolving views on race, gender, climate, and the economy, blurring lines between party ideology and public opinion.
U.S. intelligence has concluded that Russia spent millions on a covert global political influence campaign, targeting foreign elections and opinion to advance Moscow’s strategic interests.
A Washington Post opinion piece reveals how debates over wolves mirror deep political divides, exposing fears, values and identities that shape America’s polarized democracy.
The Washington Post profiles 12 billionaires in Trump’s administration, examining their wealth, influence, and potential conflicts as they shape U.S. policy from inside the federal government.
Pete Hegseth’s Christian-infused commentary on Iran is drawing renewed scrutiny, as critics warn it blurs lines between faith and U.S. foreign policy, PBS reports.
As Americans shoulder mounting costs from the Iran war and the DHS shutdown, Washington lawmakers depart the capital, sparking outrage and questions over stalled governance.
A former Facebook insider reveals how the platform’s political ad system amplifies disinformation, exploits user data, and prioritizes profit over democratic integrity and public trust.
Former GOP lawmaker Rick Bodnar launched an independent bid for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, reshaping Montana’s race and challenging party frontrunners ahead of November.
Americans express limited optimism for the next two years as divided government returns, a Pew Research Center survey finds, with modest expectations for bipartisan cooperation and policy progress.
Trump administration officials revealed competing designs for a planned 250-foot commemorative arch, drawing swift criticism from local leaders and preservationists over cost, symbolism and location.
A Washington Post column argues conservatives denouncing “identity politics” increasingly use identity-based appeals themselves, revealing a paradox at the heart of today’s culture wars.
Two weeks into a volatile conflict with Iran, President Trump faces mounting political fallout, shifting public opinion, and fresh scrutiny over his administration’s wartime strategy.
A new Washington Post analysis argues identity politics, often blamed for deepening social rifts, is also essential for recognizing group injustices and building a more durable, inclusive unity.
Donald Trump denies considering a draft executive order to seize control of U.S. elections. PBS examines what prompted the report, what the draft contained, and how experts view its implications.
A new HuffPost piece argues George Washington’s warning about political parties still rings true today, claiming hyperpartisanship erodes democracy and distracts from real governance.
At Trump’s summit, a once-vocal Republican critic reversed course, praising the former president and signaling a pragmatic truce that could reshape alliances ahead of 2024.