Browsing: US politics
Trump’s bid for a grand military display on Independence Day backfired, as speeches and somber reflections on American ideals overshadowed the show of force he had envisioned.
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.
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 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.
A DW.com fact check examines claims that Democrat-led US cities suffer higher crime. Experts say crime data is complex, reflecting socioeconomic factors more than simple party control.
A veteran Trump reporter recounts a decade of covering his rise, revealing at the White House correspondents’ dinner how the Trump-era darkness felt suddenly immediate and dangerously close.
Donald Trump said U.S. college sports need congressional action to fix NIL rules, even as he vowed to issue an executive order, highlighting growing political pressure on the NCAA.
A Washington Post opinion explores how the relentless drama of U.S. politics spills over the border, saturating Canadian media, straining conversations, and reshaping Canada’s own political mood.
The Washington Post’s animated analysis traces how America’s political divide has widened over decades, visualizing partisan shifts, polarized voting patterns and regional realignments.
The Senate has rejected a Trump-backed proposal to ban transgender athletes from competing in female sports, dealing a setback to Republican efforts to reshape national sports policy.
The article critiques Trump’s inconsistent stance on English, highlighting how his administration touts assimilation while undermining language access, immigrant education, and coherent policy.
A Washington Post report finds 1 in 3 Americans now say violence against the government can be justified, citing deep political polarization and grievances linked to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Denzel Washington has sparked debate after warning Americans are “being manipulated by both sides” in the wake of the 2024 presidential election, he told BuzzFeed News.
The US government has entered a partial shutdown despite a late funding deal in Congress, as political deadlock delays implementation and key federal services face disruption.
The Washington Post examines the 50 political states of America, revealing sharp divides, emerging coalitions and shifting voter priorities that could redefine future national elections.
Americans are divided over Trump’s attempted Washington makeover, with supporters praising bold disruption while critics warn of deepening political turmoil and institutional strain.
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.