Gov-Politics

Navigating the fast-paced world of governance and power, our gov-politics section delivers informed analysis and nuanced reporting. We explore policies, people, and the shifting dynamics that define today’s political landscape.

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Gov-Politics Archive

Sebastian Gorka Adds “Nonbinary Extremists” to His Enemies List

White House counterterrorism czar Sebastian Gorka called "nonbinary extremists" an internal threat to America. There's no evidence of that, but…

Trump’s Drug War: Boat Strikes and Boots on the Ground

U.S. forces are moving from lethal boat strikes to ground operations in Ecuador and Colombia — all in the name…

USPS Whistleblower Warns Federal Ballot Mail Portal is a “S**t Show”

A USPS whistleblower says the agency's new Federal Ballot Mail Portal was built in weeks with almost no testing —…

Pentagon Secretly Hired Military Influencers to Cheerlead Hegseth, Attack Trump Admin Critics

The Pentagon quietly put three conservative military influencers in undisclosed civilian roles under Pete Hegseth — months after pushing independent…

Americans Spend $1 Trillion a Year on Defense, But Who Will Their Military Defend: Israel or America?

A leaked Pentagon orders book reveals top commanders warned Hegseth the Iran war is unsustainable — and a four-star general…

All of Us Will Be Listening For Radio Free Kansas When Night Falls

As you read about Radio Free Kansas, you picture a country devastated by nuclear war. Then a pit forms in…

Reminder: The Trump Pardons Tracker is LIVE!

The Trump Pardons Tracker is a searchable, filterable record of every pardon Trump has granted in his second term.

Trump’s Trey Gowdy Interview Was 41 Minutes of Everything Except the Truth

Trump's Trey Gowdy interview on Fox News delivered claims about inflation, Iran, Israel, South Korea and Canada — almost none…

Rounded Up and Sold for $25: What’s Happening to America’s Wild Horses Under Trump

The BLM is removing 14,830 wild horses from public lands in 2026 while a legal loophole sends thousands more to…

Trump’s Plan to Import Beef is Called a Betrayal

Trump's plan to allow 300,000 metric tons of tariff-free foreign beef drew immediate backlash from Republican senators and cattle ranchers.

Indiana Storms: People Underwater, Without Power, Ignored

Historic Indiana storms and flooding in August 2026 killed seven and displaced 1,000 people after a derecho and 1-in-1,000-year rainfall.…

Time’s Up, Congress. The Case for Term Limits

POTUS gets two four-year terms—no exceptions. It’s a hard stop to ensure fresh leadership and avoid one person monopolizing power.