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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Meet the 64-year-old woman kicked out of GOP town hall.

A 64-year-old woman was recently kicked out of her own Republican Representative’s town hall.

2025 World Happiness Report

The World Happiness Report (WHR) releases a yearly report on the happiness of people all over the world calculated using…

West Tennessee awaits FEMA decision after severe storms

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee requested a major disaster declaration on April 17.

2 key reports on violence against Indigenous women removed from federal sites

The removal of the reports from federal websites came ahead of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women’s Day of Awareness.

Texas GOP lawmakers want to punish Texas cities that don’t play by their rules

One proposal would allow the attorney general to sue cities and freeze sales tax revenues for up to 90 days.

John Fetterman: The shocking story of his transformation. Does anyone truly know him?

Senator John Fetterman has been the topic of discussion on political podcasts and social media today. I read the Intelligencer…

Trump promises influx of auto jobs to Michigan while celebrating first 100 days in Macomb County

President Trump promised an influx of auto jobs to Michigan during is 100 days celebration rally in the state.

Trump asks Congress to increase defense budget to $1 trillion by cutting $163B in non-defense spending, ending dozens of programs

President Trump wants to increase defense spending to $1 trillion each year while cutting several programs that help the American…

The Trump Administration Is Hiding American Casualties of War

The U.S. government is keeping American casualty numbers for the undeclared war on Yemen secret. This is not normal.

An Arm and a Leg Podcast: Winning a 2-Year Fight Over a Bogus Medical Bill

Listener Megan spent 2 years fighting a medical bill she knew she didn't owe after a 2022 emergency room visit.

Trump’s immigration and tariff policies complicate disaster response ahead of hurricane season

Immigrants are disproportionately employed in the construction industry.

House GOP advances Trump mass deportations plan with huge funding boosts

The border security and immigration funds are part of a massive package that wraps together White House priorities including tax…