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

Bill Pulte Is Really Having a Week

The revelations against Trump loyalist, Bill Pulte, continue to pile up.

Dangerous new approach to homelessness

The most effective approach to homelessness is simply to house people. But some states — and the White House —…

New guidelines weaken consumer protections against medical debt

Listen: Medical debt prevents Americans from purchasing a car, getting a loan, etc. New federal guidelines could weaken current consumer…

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore doubles down on redistricting response to Texas

Governor Wes Moore is pushing Maryland to redistrict in response to Texas.

MAGA backlash erupts after Trump makes colossal mistake on Fox News

MAGA wasn’t happy about Trump’s comments about H-1B Visas and the skill level of American workers.

Congress escapes one shutdown to face another

Congress has roughly two months to find bipartisan agreement to curb rising health insurance costs if lawmakers want to avoid…

Project 2025 List of Plans and Policy Objectives

This chart of policy objectives from Project 2025 is terrifying. We have a Project 2025 Guide that goes through the…

Watch: Tim Walz speaks at the 2025 Texas Tribune Festival

Tim Walz sits down with Jennifer Palmieri, contributing editor at Vanity Fair and co-host of Showtime’s The Circus.

Funding bill lets Republican Senators sue for $1M over Jan 6 probe

Republican Senators like Ron Johnson and Lindsay Graham could be granted payouts of $1 million or more under the bill.

20k Epstein emails released. Trump is screwed!

Ben Meiselas of Meisdas Touch goes through the most damning Epstein emails that mention Trump.

Maduro urges Venezuelans to learn how to shoot in anticipation of fight with US military

“The only reason to move it there is to use it against Venezuela,” said one policy expert of the deployment…

Mike Johnson finally swore in his worst nightmare, Adelita Grijalva

Adelita Grijalva is the 218th vote needed to release the Epstein files.