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

Podcast : The Government is open

The longest federal government shutdown in history is over.

Israel deported me for helping West Bank Palestinians

I can’t return to Israel for 10 years — but I won’t turn my back on it.

Trump plans deep housing cuts that could leave 200,000 homeless

“HUD’s current path risks causing a dangerous spike in street homelessness,” warned a group of Senate Democrats.

Tale of 2 terms: Powerful figures prosecuted in first term, Trump pardoned in second

We found that Donald Trump has granted clemency in at least a dozen criminal cases that originated during his first…

How to Track Kash Patel’s Jet

Anyone who tracks Kash Patel’s jet has already been warned not to. It’s 100% legal, though, so let’s see where…

Is Melania Trump laying low because of the Epstein emails?

Over 20k Epstein emails from his estate were made public. Melania Trump was in Epstein’s social circle. Is this why…

Oregon homeless service groups: Trump admin’s new rules cut our funding

New rules for homeless service providers—people required to get treatment and use the Trump admin’s definition of “sex” if they…

Batch of absentee ballots in Michigan won’t be counted, disenfranchising 37 voters

GOP county canvassers raised security concerns about the office where the ballots from 37 voters were found.

As federal government reopens, air travel, SNAP benefits, back pay at issue

As the government reopens, officials are working to untangle these issues and others.

FBI Director Kash Patel waived polygraph security screening for Dan Bongino, 2 other senior staff

As the FBI’s deputy director, Dan Bongino’s ascent to that position without passing a standard bureau background check is unprecedented,…

Rashida Tlaib introduced resolution to recognize Israel’s genocide

Rashida Tlaib introduced a resolution cosponsored by 20 House Democrats, including progressive caucus leader Rep. Greg Casar.

Greg Abbott in jeopardy as crushing polls are exposed

Texas Governor Greg Abbott doesn’t want anyone to know about terrible poll numbers.