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As Twitter’s influence in D.C. politics wanes, Meta’s Threads is vying to become the new digital watercooler. Lawmakers, staffers and strategists test its reach, tone and staying power.
Washington’s bid to reshape Venezuela faces entrenched institutions, loyal security forces, and regional backlash, revealing the limits of US power in Latin America.
Turning Point Action has recruited teenagers to post coordinated pro-Trump messages online, raising concerns over deceptive tactics and the blurred line between activism and disinformation.
Since 1980, the U.S. has faced 15 federal funding lapses, disrupting services, furloughing workers, and reshaping budget battles. This article traces how each shutdown unfolded.
On October 2, 2025, the second day of the U.S. government shutdown, CNN reported mounting delays in federal services, growing political tensions, and rising public frustration nationwide.
A People’s Daily article blames “toxic” Washington politics for rising anti-China sentiment in US polls, accusing lawmakers and media of fueling hostility through rhetoric and strategic fearmongering.
Donald Trump urged New York lawmaker Zohran Mamdani to “respect” Washington institutions, framing the dispute as a test of loyalty while insisting he wants New York “to succeed.”
From Capitol tours to Supreme Court hearings, Washington, D.C. offers politics buffs unrivaled access to American power. Explore insider hotspots, historic debates and institutions shaping national policy.
Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital, anchors national politics while evolving as a cultural hub, where federal power, local governance, and diverse communities intersect daily.
The Senate voted to break a Democratic filibuster Monday, advancing a key measure to reopen the federal government after a brief shutdown, as negotiations over immigration and spending continue.
An Australian correspondent heads to Washington to decode US politics, but encounters a city reshaped by polarization, power plays and personal stories that challenge assumptions about democracy.
Federal agencies reopened Monday as the latest government shutdown ended, bringing hundreds of thousands of furloughed employees back to work and restoring key public services nationwide.
Elon Musk’s abrupt moves on X and space ventures have sparked two weeks of turmoil in Washington, triggering bipartisan scrutiny, security concerns, and urgent policy debates
A sharp review of The Washington Book explores how US leaders wield language, decoding the euphemisms, spin and coded phrases that shape power, policy and public perception.
President Trump’s order deploying the National Guard to Washington intensifies partisan tensions, as critics accuse him of using security forces to target Democratic elites.
Seattle’s Child examines Washington’s evolving gender-affirming care policies, the debate over trans youth in school sports, and how local families navigate shifting political tensions.
As Sen. Bob Menendez faces mounting corruption allegations, his case highlights a broader pattern in Washington, where ethics lapses and influence peddling persist across party lines.
As Congress grapples with a budget impasse, many are asking when the government will reopen. Past shutdowns offer clues, with closures ranging from a day to over a month.
Most of the federal government has shut down as funding lapses, halting key services and sending workers home. However, bipartisan negotiations suggest a resolution may come within days.
Farmers already facing economic and climate pressures now grapple with mounting uncertainty from Washington politics, intensifying stress, anxiety, and a growing rural mental health crisis.