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The Senate approved a bill to reopen the government after a brief shutdown, exposing sharp divisions among Democrats over border security, immigration, and negotiating with Trump.
About one-third of U.S. Democrats view political leaders who identify as democratic socialists favorably, a new Pew Research Center survey finds, highlighting ongoing shifts in the party’s ideological landscape.
Washington’s power politics is straining global governance, as unilateral moves and partisan agendas erode trust in multilateral institutions and weaken international rule-based systems.
C-SPAN’s 2026 “Cram for the Exam: AP Government and Politics” special offers students last-minute content review, expert tips, and live Q&A to bolster exam readiness nationwide.
Newly obtained recordings reveal Trump’s carefully hedged language on a possible Iran strike, framing decisions to later claim victory if successful or deflect blame if events go wrong.
Washington’s candidate filing deadline has set the stage for fierce U.S. House battles, as key districts emerge as GOP tests of strength in a shifting political landscape.
As Biden meets Xi at the APEC summit, lawmakers press the White House to prioritize the release of jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, reviving Trump-era promises.
A new study breaks Americans into nine distinct political groups, revealing surprising alliances and divides. Explore the categories to see where your beliefs may fit.
Trump touts success after U.S. strikes, but Iran’s weakened regime retains tools of pressure across the region, ensuring the confrontation is far from definitively resolved.
As the House reconvenes in Washington, the Epstein saga surges back into the spotlight, raising pointed questions about power, accountability and the reach of congressional oversight.
UCLA’s UCDC program places students in Washington, D.C., offering internships on Capitol Hill and in federal agencies, giving Bruins firsthand exposure to policymaking and national politics.
Photos capture America’s turbulent political year as Donald Trump reshaped Washington in 2025, highlighting clashes, policy shifts, and public reaction across the nation.
Amid heated Senate races and mounting controversies, candidates Paxton and Platner arrive in Washington, seeking to bolster their standing and secure critical backing from party leaders.
A whistleblower alleges a former DOGE official improperly took sensitive Social Security data to his new job, raising concerns over data security and oversight, The Washington Post reports.
Montana Republican Sen. Steve Daines abruptly ended his reelection bid just minutes before the state’s filing deadline, reshaping the 2026 Senate landscape and surprising GOP leaders, PBS reported.
France has summoned the US ambassador after Washington highlighted the killing of far-right activist Thomas S. in political messaging, with Paris accusing the US of exploiting a domestic tragedy.
As Venezuela’s power struggle intensifies, U.S. involvement is deepening. Washington’s latest moves raise the stakes in a political arena long likened to a dangerous blood sport.
The House approved a resolution to curb President Trump’s authority to use military force against Iran, marking a historic rebuke and raising fresh debate over war powers and executive overreach.
After a tentative deal, Trump confronts fresh obstacles: Iran seeks new leverage, Israeli strikes raise tensions, and MAGA allies rebel, complicating his path forward.
The federal government remains shut down, disrupting services nationwide. From delayed pay for federal workers to stalled public programs, communities are feeling the mounting strain.