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The U.S. government shutdown under President Trump has become the longest in history, as partisan deadlock over border wall funding leaves federal workers unpaid and key services disrupted.
House Republicans move to codify President Trump’s D.C. crime crackdown, backing a bill led by Rep. Mike Johnson that aims to strengthen penalties and bolster public safety in the nation’s capital.
Legal scholars say Donald Trump’s efforts to turn his criminal cases into political weapons may energize supporters in the short term but risk eroding broader public backing and legal options.
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.
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.
PBS broadcasts President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, where he outlines priorities on the economy, border security, foreign policy and a contentious domestic agenda.
PBS highlights eight key takeaways from Trump’s 2026 State of the Union, examining his economic claims, immigration vows and foreign policy stance amid a sharply divided Congress.
PBS provides live coverage and real-time analysis of President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, tracking key policy pledges, congressional reaction, and early political fallout.
Denzel Washington has reignited debate over media and political bias, warning Americans they’re “being manipulated by both sides” in a candid discussion highlighted by Deadline.
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.”
Farmers already facing economic and climate pressures now grapple with mounting uncertainty from Washington politics, intensifying stress, anxiety, and a growing rural mental health crisis.
Conservative columnist Cal Thomas critiques the Trump administration’s policies and broader U.S. political polarization in a C-SPAN discussion, examining media bias, governance, and conservative principles.
A new U.S. intelligence report concludes a key Gulf ally covertly interfered in American politics, raising concerns over foreign influence, national security, and future bilateral relations.
National political groups are eyeing blue-collar Democrats after Marie Gluesenkamp Perez’s surprise win, hoping her rural, working-class appeal can be replicated in key 2024 races.
The longest U.S. government shutdown has ended after 35 days, as lawmakers and the White House reached a temporary funding deal. NPR breaks down what happened, who was affected, and what comes next.