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.

Bernie Sanders speaking next to Jesse Jackson

Gov-Politics Archive

President Dealt Major Blow: Evangelicals Turn On Trump

Trump has always had their support. Now as Evangelicals turn on Trump, there’s a major shake-up among his base.

Understanding Tariffs: What they are, how they work, and who pays them

Curious about how Donald Trump’s tariffs will work? People have been saying they will cause inflation and crash our economy.…

Effects of shutdown on day 31: health costs, SNAP benefits, flights

On day 31, the effects of the Government shutdown include SNAP benefits, health costs, and flights.

Anti-Abortion Leaders Helped Tank Trump’s Promise of Free IVF

“There were letters and meetings and calls—a lot of activity.”

Polarizing political events have Americans calling for national divorce

The United States government has been shut down for nearly a month, yet another indication that the political system has…

The Idea of Jon Stewart Running for President Terrifies Republicans

The thought of Jon Stewart running for President terrifies Republicans. Watching him lecture them over their inaction on a 9-11…

Hegseth Bars Bearded Troops From Air Force Event

The “war secretary” is using an event in South Korea to carry on his campaign against Black and brown soldiers.

Majority of Texans oppose National Guard deployment to Other Cities

At President Trump’s direction, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized the deployment of hundreds of troops to Illinois to “safeguard” U.S. Immigration…

US Senate ends rising coffee prices in bipartisan vote to reject Trump’s tariffs on Brazil

A bipartisan vote in the Senate knocked down the national emergency Trump used to impose tariffs on Brazil, causing coffee…

Michigan Republicans demand Benson share full voter roll with Trump administration — unredacted

The state has already turned over a copy, but withheld sensitive identifying information, like Social Security numbers. The Justice Department…

Trump brags about passing a dementia test again. Claims Jasmine Crockett, AOC, would fail

Trump brags about passing a dementia test he calls a “cognitive test.” He says Crockett and AOC couldn't get past…

Trump administration’s labeling of antifa as violent terrorist group doesn’t track

Antifa is not a terrorist group. Antifa groups active in Houston during Hurricane Harvey coordinated food, supplies and rescue support…