Browsing: Politics
Congress missed a funding deadline amid partisan clashes over spending and border policy, triggering a partial government shutdown and disrupting key federal services nationwide.
Republican leaders are sounding alarms as rising bigotry among young conservatives fuels internal rifts, threatens outreach efforts, and raises concerns about the party’s future direction.
As Tunisia’s political crisis deepens, Washington weighs its options—balancing democratic ideals, security cooperation, and regional stability in crafting its policy response.
Washington is quietly expanding its investment footprint, as new research from the Council on Foreign Relations tracks how U.S. government capital is reshaping global economic and strategic ties.
Mexico’s government, while publicly resisting US prosecutions of politicians over cartel ties, has effectively bowed to Washington’s pressure, exposing deep dependence and tensions in bilateral relations.
A new Capital-Journal editorial argues Kansans would be better served if elected officials put community needs above party loyalty, urging leaders to prioritize solutions over partisan battles.
Several high-profile performers are withdrawing from a Trump-backed concert tied to America’s 250th anniversary, raising concerns over political optics, security, and the event’s rapidly shifting lineup.
Politics and Prose in Washington, D.C. anchors the city’s literary life, blending curated shelves, sharp author events, and a lively café into a destination for serious readers.
Americans are unusually pessimistic about their political system compared with other nations, a new Pew Research Center report finds, highlighting deep concerns over democracy and governance.
Politics news startup NOTUS will rebrand as “The Star,” signaling a bold expansion strategy as it seeks a larger audience and stronger footing in the competitive media landscape.
Elon Musk donated $288 million in the 2024 election, final filings show, making him one of the cycle’s biggest individual patrons and spotlighting the growing clout of billionaire donors.
Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files are rocking Europe, ensnaring figures like Peter Mandelson and Prince Andrew, while reaction in the US remains comparatively restrained, ABC7 Chicago reports
From child care shortages to rising housing costs, “This Hits Home” examines the policies and local decisions shaping daily life for Washington families in the Seattle area.
A new analysis shows lower-income Americans die younger, leaving older, wealthier voters to dominate elections and policy choices, with profound implications for U.S. democracy.
As London grapples with political upheaval, Washington witnesses a diplomatic charm offensive. POLITICO examines how these parallel dramas reshape alliances and reveal shifting power dynamics.
“The Attack: Before, During and After” traces the chaotic buildup to the assault, the moment-by-moment breakdown of security, and the far‑reaching fallout that still reshapes U.S. politics.
The Washington Post examines why America’s power elite still steer politics, tracing moneyed influence, entrenched institutions and widening inequality that mute ordinary voters’ voices.
U.S. support for Israel, once a rare point of bipartisan unity, is fracturing in both parties, as widening ideological divides reshape foreign policy debates in Washington.
A Washington State PAC is advancing a controversial ballot measure seeking to ban trans athletes from girls’ and women’s sports, sparking outrage over proposed genital “verification” checks.
Polarization is seeping into the U.S. armed forces, raising concerns about impartiality, recruitment and civilian control, as experts warn politics is reshaping military culture.