Browsing: Politics
A U.S. political scientist tells Ukrinform Washington lacks a coherent strategy to end the conflict with Iran, warning that ad hoc decisions risk prolonging instability in the Middle East.
Washington state’s new law allows shelters to withhold information from estranged parents when transgender minors seek gender-affirming care, intensifying national debates over parental rights.
“Politics and Power in the United States: A Syllabus” on JSTOR Daily traces how race, class, and institutions shape American democracy, offering key readings amid rising polarization.
Time Magazine examines Elon Musk’s escalating confrontation with Washington, exploring how his clashes with regulators and politicians could reshape tech, policy, and power in America.
Vice President Vance said a government shutdown is increasingly likely after Donald Trump’s meeting with congressional leaders, NBC News reports, as budget talks remain stalled and key deadlines loom.
Most of the U.S. government is shut down amid a funding lapse, disrupting services nationwide, but congressional leaders signal a deal is near and expect operations to resume early next week, NBC News reports.
A Washington Post columnist reflects on how creeping polarization, disinformation, and civic apathy—not dramatic coups—quietly emerged as the most insidious threats to American democracy.
A new PBS report examines how a rising class of billionaires has cemented outsized political influence, shaping policy through campaign donations, lobbying, and control of key media platforms.
Pete Hegseth’s PBS remarks underscore what critics call a persistent U.S. government reluctance to confront and publicly show the human costs and civilian toll of modern war
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.