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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.
Black Americans have increased their presence in U.S. political leadership, yet they remain underrepresented compared with their share of the population, a new Pew Research Center analysis finds.
As Seoul grapples with political upheaval, Washington recalibrates its Korea strategy. The Heritage Foundation examines how the Trump administration balances security, trade, and alliance pressures.
President Donald Trump signed a deal Friday to end the longest U.S. government shutdown in history, agreeing to a temporary funding measure without securing border wall money.
A wealthy financier is reshaping political influence by pouring millions into ballot measures, bypassing traditional campaigns and raising fresh questions about money and democracy.
From Watergate to modern campaign finance abuses, PBS revisits 16 defining political scandals of the last 50 years, tracing how power, secrecy, and ambition repeatedly undermine public trust.
Politicians who have survived violence share measured, often somber reactions to Charlie Kirk’s death, stressing the human cost of political extremism and urging renewed focus on de-escalation.
An AP analysis reported by PBS shows about 10% of U.S. House members will not seek reelection in 2024, signaling potential shifts in congressional power and party strategy.
Once a capital of Black political might, Washington, D.C. is being reshaped by rapid gentrification, eroding long-standing power structures and transforming its cultural landscape.
Conservative MP Jamil Jivani says Donald Trump sent a direct message to Canadians during a recent Washington visit, urging stronger ties with a potential future Trump administration.
Once a powerful alliance, the ‘Never Trump’ movement is now splintered and adrift, struggling to define its influence and strategy as the Republican Party reshapes around Trump.