Browsing: US politics
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.
A new Ipsos poll shows most Americans disapprove of Donald Trump’s handling of tariffs, citing concerns over higher consumer prices and escalating trade tensions with key U.S. partners.
Millions joined “No Kings” marches across the US, denouncing Donald Trump’s leadership and warning against authoritarianism, as organizers vowed escalating protests ahead of the election.
The US government has warned airlines it may order up to 20% flight cuts nationwide if the federal shutdown drags on, Reuters reports, raising fears of major travel disruption.
Republican strategist Sarah Longwell critiques media coverage of U.S. politics and the Trump administration on C-SPAN, urging deeper context, less sensationalism, and greater focus on democratic norms.
As federal gridlock persists, state legislatures are rapidly reshaping American politics, advancing sweeping laws on voting, public health, policing, and culture with national consequences.
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US President Donald Trump orders the National Guard into Washington amid escalating protests, as troops patrol streets and secure key landmarks in a show of federal force.
Sky News Washington Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley previews President Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address, analysing key themes and examining the Democrats’ sharp and divided reaction.
“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.
The House voted to roll back President Trump’s tariffs on Canada, delivering a rare bipartisan rebuke of his trade agenda and raising questions about the future of U.S. trade policy.
The Guardian’s piece, “As goes the Washington Post: US democracy takes another hit under Trump,” examines how political pressure, media distrust, and institutional strain erode democratic norms.
New records and sources reveal how USPS law enforcement units have quietly supported Trump’s proposed “mass deportation” agenda, raising fresh concerns over mission creep and civil liberties.