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

Shutdown is the second-longest in US history

The shutdown is the second-longest in U.S. history and there’s still no deal in sight.

Trump says he has “best numbers ever” to run for President in 2028

Trump is ruling out a run for vice president — “It’s too cute,” he said, arguing people “wouldn’t like that.”

Upcoming federal food assistance pause intensifies shutdown fight

The USDA pinned a fiery message to its website blaming Democrats for the lapse in SNAP benefits.

Trump’s anti-immigrant housing policy reflects history of xenophobia in public housing

The same far-right groups that sought to defeat public housing construction also advocated to ban immigrants from U.S. housing programs.

Members of Congress still get paychecks during government shutdowns

Mike Johnson and the House GOP still get their paychecks during government shutdowns. If they’re not swearing in Rep. Grijalda,…

Pity the Nation Whose Shepherds Mislead Them

Amidst plunging polls and righteous rage at his Epstein Memorial Ballroom, the inept manchild faces growing resistance to his kingship.…

Demanding loyalty of the U.S. military, Trump hungers for ‘Hitler’s generals’

The current American president is not the only leader who has sought loyalty to himself, not his country.

Texas Republicans want Trump to punish Mexico for missing water deadline

The citrus industry is at risk, farmers say, after Mexico failed to deliver water it owes Texas as part of…

Cuomo Campaign Deletes Racist AI-generated Ad

The AI-generated ad was swiftly taken down by the campaign, which said it was put up in error by a…

Andrew Cuomo Goes Full Islamophobe

As New Yorkers prepare to vote, Andrew Cuomo embraces anti-Muslim hate.

Mike Johnson’s healthcare con collapses after MTG attack

MTG exposed Mike Johnson’s healthcare con when she attacked him and the Republican Party for allowing ACA subsidies to expire.…

Press Secretary defends Trump’s Ballroom Blitz amid East Wing destruction

President Trump initially said the new ballroom “wouldn't touch” the East Wing of the White House. After photos revealed the…