US Politics
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Mixed Messages from the Commander in Chief
The war in Iran has drawn a controversial reception across the United States. As the Commander in Chief, President Trump holds the power to prolong his assault on Iran, or exit with expediency.
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The Partial Government Shutdown
The Republicans are fighting for fewer restrictions on deportation and full funding. In contrast, Democrats seek stronger limitations on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to protect immigrant communities.
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F.C.CYA: Federal Communications Commission Tries to Censor News Coverage on Iran War
As President Trump struggles to justify his war in Iran to a skeptical American public, FCC Chair Brendan Carr has promised to revoke the licenses of broadcasters who air “fake news” about the war.
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill to Address Affordability Crisis
On March 13, lawmakers passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act by an overwhelming 89 to 10 vote, marking one of the most significant federal housing policy efforts in decades by combining 40 policies to expand housing development.
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Texas’s New Democrat: The Seminarian Who Could Flip a Red State
2026 has been a year of electoral surprises, and Texas may be setting up the biggest one yet. James Talarico, a 36-year-old state representative, Presbyterian seminarian, and former middle school teacher, has emerged as the Democratic nominee for U.S.
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FDA Vaccine Regulator Vacates Role
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary appointed Dr. Prasad in May 2025. Prior to that, Dr. Prasad was placed on a week-long leave of absence last July-August after Laura Loomer, a right-wing activist and influencer, clipped an audio depicting Dr. Prasad as anti-Trump.
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Kristi Noem’s Legacy at the Department of Homeland Security
On March 5, 2026, President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem via Truth Social, making her the first Cabinet secretary to leave his second administration. In her place, Trump nominated Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, effective March 31.
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The Death of “America First” Through Trump’s Waging War on Iran
Though it has been speculated that if a recession ensues, the Trump Administration could utilize resources from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, the current inventory of the reserve is only roughly 415 million barrels of oil, which would likely be outstripped by these economic offsets. Despite the American people supporting…
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From Operation Absolute Resolve to Absolute Uncertainty: The Battle Between Anthropic and the U.S. Military
Just hours after Trump ordered the government to stop using Anthropic, OpenAI announced it struck a deal with the Defense Department to employ its technology for classified networks. The ban sets a precedent for how the government treats AI companies that push back on military demands.
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Pushing the Boundaries: Trump’s Challenges to Judicial Authority
Even the conservative judges on the Supreme Court did not agree on everything, although they mostly voted together to block the tariffs. The overall consensus is to give the president less power and give Congress more.
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Has AIPAC Influence Gone Too Far?
AIPAC has fallen under intense scrutiny by the Democrats due to accusations of covert campaigning, who report that they’ve seen a rapid increase in ads focusing on critical political issues like immigration and healthcare.
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Department of Homeland Security is Facing A Partial Shut Down
Democrats have made a multitude of demands in order to limit the powers of ICE and end the shutdown. Such demands include banning face masks on immigration agents and mandating body cameras.
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Supreme Court Rules Trump’s Tariffs Unconstitutional
In a 6-3 ruling, the court said that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act’s language did not give President Trump the power to impose tariffs.
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The American Responsibility to Cut the UAE’s Involvement in Sudan
The civil war in Sudan is often framed as an internal power struggle. In reality, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has played a large role in aiding the RSF militarily and financially.
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Trump Administration Repeals 2009 Endangerment Finding
The 2009 endangerment finding, which determined that six key greenhouse gases (GHGs) harm human health, was passed during the Obama administration and was the legal and scientific basis that allowed the government to regulate GHGs.
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Bondi Hearing Goes Off The Rails Over Epstein Files
The hearing was one of the most combative in recent memory, with Attorney General Pam Bondi arguing with both Democrat and Republican members of Congress in what could only be described as extraordinary political television.
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Super Bowl LX Performer Bad Bunny’s Controversies
The 2026 Super Bowl halftime show featuring Bad Bunny sparked political controversy, reflecting tensions over immigration, cultural identity, and diverging public opinions within the U.S today.
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The Trump vs. Harvard Fight Continues
Trump is demanding $1 billion from Harvard over ongoing disputes related to funding cuts, antisemitism, and educational programs, with Harvard resisting his claims despite judicial support.
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Here’s What Democrats Are Demanding in Exchange for DHS Funding
Recent criticism of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has created a Congressional crisis over the department’s funding. Since their budget expires February 10th, the Trump administration is confronting a number of Democratic demands for reform.
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Votes on Elections: to SAVE or to Disenfranchise?
Upcoming midterm elections generate significant electoral policy discussions over the SAVE ACt, including voter ID laws, Trump’s nationalization call, FBI actions, and SCOTUS approval of California’s gerrymandered map.
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Regime Change at the Reserve: Warsh’s Future and the End of Powell
Donald Trump chose Kevin Warsh to head the U.S. central bank. Warsh now has the chance to put his epsoused ideals of monetary policy “regime change” into practice…