Browsing: Politics
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.
As one pivotal swing state tilts between red and blue, its divided voters reveal how cultural rifts, media bubbles and shifting demographics are reshaping U.S. political polarization.
The Washington Post examines the longest partial U.S. government shutdown, detailing its political standoff, impact on federal workers, and the broader consequences for national governance.
The Partnership for Public Service’s Political Appointee Tracker offers real-time data on key federal nominations, highlighting vacancies, confirmation delays and agency leadership trends.
The U.S. faces a record-breaking government shutdown as President Trump refuses to end the standoff, insisting he “won’t be extorted” by Democrats over border wall funding.
The Washington Post reports that government’s long-held status as a trusted source of information is eroding, challenged by polarization, online disinformation, and growing public skepticism.
House Speaker Mike Johnson warns that moves to curb Donald Trump’s authority under the War Powers Act would be “dangerous,” defending broad presidential discretion in military decisions.
Ubisoft’s insistence that “Far Cry 6” isn’t political clashes with its guerrilla warfare setting, fueling debate over how games confront authoritarianism, revolution and power