Browsing: US politics
US prosecutors have charged the suspect in the US press gala shooting with attempting to kill former President Donald Trump, Al Jazeera reports, as investigators probe possible political motives.
US House members return to Washington to vote on a deal aimed at ending the government shutdown, as pressure mounts over federal funding and political leaders seek a swift resolution.
New research uncovers deep psychological and social forces driving America’s bitter partisan divide, showing how identity, media, and mistrust are locking voters into opposing camps.
A federal grand jury has rejected a Justice Department push to indict six Democratic members of Congress, dealing a setback to prosecutors and raising fresh questions over political influence in criminal cases.
As Donald Trump intensifies his attacks on NATO’s relevance and cost, the alliance’s secretary general heads to Washington, seeking to reassure U.S. leaders and shore up transatlantic unity.
The Washington Post profiles 12 billionaires in Trump’s administration, examining their wealth, influence, and potential conflicts as they shape U.S. policy from inside the federal government.
The Trump administration’s America 250 tour faces mounting turmoil as protests erupt nationwide, forcing cancellations, venue changes, and security concerns amid deep political polarization.
Bipartisan senators are investigating a Kremlin-linked delegation’s undisclosed meetings with U.S. officials, seeking answers on potential security risks and foreign influence.
The US Institute of Peace has been controversially renamed after former President Donald Trump, sparking debate over its mission, political neutrality, and future public funding.
As Americans shoulder mounting costs from the Iran war and the DHS shutdown, Washington lawmakers depart the capital, sparking outrage and questions over stalled governance.
The Kennedy Center, reshaped under Trump, lists no Black History Month events after multiple cancellations, prompting questions over cultural priorities and institutional commitment.
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.
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.
The House rushes to pass a deal to end the government shutdown as President Trump proposes closing the Kennedy Center for two years, igniting debate over arts funding.
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.
Democrats unveiled a sweeping tax proposal that would eliminate federal income taxes for nearly half of U.S. workers, reshaping take-home pay and intensifying debate over fiscal priorities.
As another government shutdown looms, a key question resurfaces: do members of Congress still get paid? CBS News examines lawmakers’ salaries, legal rules, and mounting public outrage.
World leaders, mining executives and strategists convene at Trump’s critical minerals summit to debate supply security, geopolitical leverage and the race to control future green technologies.
A new Intercept investigation charts every dollar AIPAC and its affiliates pour into U.S. politics, revealing how targeted campaign spending helps shape Washington’s stance on Israel.
A looming US government shutdown threatens key services, pay for federal workers and economic stability. This year’s standoff is more serious due to deeper partisan rifts and weaker options for compromise.