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

How Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill will raise energy prices for American households

Analysts agree on one thing: Congress is poised to increase energy bills by hundreds of dollars per household.

Elon nukes Trump with Epstein files bombshell during heated breakup battle

Elon Musk and Donald Trump engaged in a fiery breakup battle on social media with Elon dropping the Epstein bomb…

WA farmworkers afraid to report sexual harassment to EEOC under Trump

Farmworkers are afraid to report sexual harassment when the Federal EEOC won’t say if immigration status will be used against…

Trump Decried Crime in America, Then Gutted Funding for Gun Violence Prevention

Gun violence is America’s most deadly public health crisis. The U.S. Department of Justice terminated 373 grants—a large share were…

“The Intern in Charge”: Meet Thomas Fugate, the 22-Year-Old Trump’s Team Picked to Lead Terrorism Prevention

One year out of college and with no apparent national security expertise, Thomas Fugate is the Department of Homeland Security…

Fox News Host Gets Owned By A Fitted Sheet

Because it’s a Fox News host, the mocking of someone getting owned by a fitted sheet is allowed.

‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Punishes States That Offer Health Care to Immigrants Here Legally

Republicans target immigrants here legally and not, including states like Minnesota.

Modern Autocrats Don’t Govern With Violence, But Manipulation

Modern autocrats don’t terrorize citizens, instead they use media control and messaging to shape public opinion and promote nationalist narratives.

Elon Musk Loses it in a Humiliating Escalation. White House Video Goes Viral

Elon Musk loses it in a humiliating escalation over news reports about his drug use, ketamine-induced incontinence, and Donald Trump…

3 Ways the Government Can Muzzle Dissent Without Censorship

The current actions of the Trump administration show how government can silence speakers without using censorship.

As Trump Comes After Research, Forest Service Scientists Keep Working

Forest Service Scientists describe how they’re preparing for the upcoming field season despite the challenges.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Humiliated by Experts, Hearing Falls into Chaos

Experts call out MTG’s unhinged questions as she pretends Republicans care about protecting women.