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

Republican Bill to Ban Public Street Protests in Michigan

Michigan Republicans introduced House Bill 4664, which would ban demonstrations on public streets, like the recent No Kings protest.

Gov. Greg Abbott Asks for New Penalties for Lawmakers Who Flee

The governor announced he was expanding his special session agenda shortly after the Texas House passed a congressional map that…

Mike Johnson Scrambles as “Power Grab Attack” Backfires On His Own Party

Republicans are having a hard time attacking Newsom over redrawing maps without criticizing Trump as he attempts to do the…

6 Republican Governors are Sending National Guard to DC

Republican governors are sending their National Guard troops into DC to join the crackdown. Are Republicans joining together to create…

Will Montana Ban Corporate Money in Elections?

Montana voters will have a chance to ban corporate money in elections. Now do every state.

We are Fu**ed.

Masked agents on the streets of LA are nothing new, but this scene outside California Governor Gavin Newsom’s press conference…

Trump’s Trial Run for a Police State

President Trump’s “federalization” of Washington, D.C., is a test of the limits of his power — and, by extension, of…

Police Confirm CDC Shooter’s Mistrust of Vaccines

Public health advocates say Kennedy’s rhetoric, policy decisions have fueled public mistrust of vaccines.

Energy Department Announces 11 New Nuclear Reactor Projects

The agency plans to fast-track these nuclear reactor projects through the development process. Nuclear energy experts worry about the feasibility…

FEMA staffers reassigned to ICE

Trump had FEMA staffers reassigned to ICE so they can help with his mass deportation policy. While there are still…

Survey: 4/5 Troops Understand Duty to Disobey Illegal Orders

With his Aug. 11, 2025, announcement that he was sending the National Guard – along with federal law enforcement –…

Trump Picks Economist from Heritage Foundation to Head BLS

After firing the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Trump nominates E.J. Antoni, an economist from Heritage Foundation who’s…