US Politics

  • Opinion: Paxton’s Search for Texan Glory Looks Dire

    As the campaign for votes ahead of November’s midterm elections reaches its climax, the Republican party finds itself in an increasingly dire position. One of those places where this is the most prevalent is the Lone Star State.

    Opinion: Paxton’s Search for Texan Glory Looks Dire

  • Data Center Resconstruction Backlash Reshapes the Midterms

    With the 2026 midterms just three weeks away, AI data centers have caught the attention of voters all across the country. While data centers alone are unlikely to flip the Democratic Party’s 17-seat lead, they have garnered large amounts of…

    Data Center Resconstruction Backlash Reshapes the Midterms

  • Trump’s Push to Remove Fed Governor Raises Questions About Central Bank Independence

    President Donald Trump has renewed his effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. He established a committee to investigate allegations that Cook made false statements in mortgage documents. This committee will take place on November 5th, and Cook will…

    Trump’s Push to Remove Fed Governor Raises Questions About Central Bank Independence

  • Jack Smith Hearing Explodes into Commotion

    Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led investigations into President Donald Trump, had a hearing over his criminal investigations against Trump in 2023. The hearing came amid continued pressure from Trump and allied Republicans for Smith himself to face…

    Jack Smith Hearing Explodes into Commotion

  • Courts Rule on Trump’s Attempts to Block the Press

    On September 18th, President Trump announced on Truth Social that he was banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House. The ban quickly reached beyond the briefing room and now nearly 50 news organizations have also the three…

    Courts Rule on Trump’s Attempts to Block the Press

  • Inside Mamdani and Trump’s meeting

    President Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani met for about an hour at Gracie Mansion on Monday, their third meeting overall and the first on the mayor’s home turf. They walked out together, spoke casually, and held an unplanned…

    Inside Mamdani and Trump’s meeting

  • From Afterthought to Frontrunner: Xavier Becerra’s Political Ascent

    As of June 4th, Xavier Becerra—a Democrat once dismissed as an afterthought—will advance to the general election in the California gubernatorial race.

    From Afterthought to Frontrunner: Xavier Becerra’s Political Ascent

  • Building Bridges for American Infrastructure

    The BUILD America 250 Act would provide $580 billion in investment for American infrastructure over the next five years, being the largest-ever investment into American bridges since the Interstate Highway System’s creation in 1956.

    Building Bridges for American Infrastructure

  • Electricity Costs Continue to Rise for U.S. Consumers, Here’s Why

    As electricity costs increase and American households struggle to keep up, policymakers have explored multiple reforms to address global conflicts, local policies, and the structure of energy corporations. 

    Electricity Costs Continue to Rise for U.S. Consumers, Here’s Why

  • A Transatlantic Collapse: NATO’s Rift Fully Explained

    President Trump’s relationship with personal business (both socially and financially) has long been defined as transactional and self-centric. That mentality has bled into foreign policy.

    A Transatlantic Collapse: NATO’s Rift Fully Explained

  • Elon Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit

    On May 18, Elon Musk lost his lawsuit against OpenAI, marking a major turning point in the debate over AI governance and dealing a significant blow to his effort to reshape the company’s direction.

    Elon Musk Loses OpenAI Lawsuit

  • Inside Trump’s $1.8 Billion DOJ Payout Fund

    The Donald Trump administration’s Department of Justice announced the creation of a nearly $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” (often rounded to $1.8 billion). The fund is designed to compensate people who claim they were unfairly targeted.

    Inside Trump’s $1.8 Billion DOJ Payout Fund

  • The Complex Picture of Chip Smuggling

    Unfortunately for China hawks in the U.S. government, China’s demand for AI chips has been so high that the chip smuggling industry thrived in 2026. Recent DOJ investigations reveal the nature of some of these schemes.

    The Complex Picture of Chip Smuggling

  • Trump’s Summer Surge: National Guard to Bolster D.C. Presence

    The President has ordered troops to major cities around the nation in his attempt to “crack down on crime.” One of the cities that has received the most attention in this regard is the President’s own backyard: Washington, D.C.

    Trump’s Summer Surge: National Guard to Bolster D.C. Presence

  • Iran’s War Shakes the U.S. Housing Market

    For the second week in a row, borrowing costs for American homebuyers have climbed, and experts say relief is not coming anytime soon. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage climbed to 6.37% this week.

    Iran’s War Shakes the U.S. Housing Market

  • Trump’s “Investment” in the Future of IRAs

    On April 30, 2026, Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at closing the retirement coverage gap for almost 50 million Americans. It targets independent contractors, gig workers, and employees of small businesses who lack the traditional employer.

    Trump’s “Investment” in the Future of IRAs

  • Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act in Landmark Decision

    The Court struck down Louisiana’s Congressional map as an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The case concerned Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, a monumental piece of legislation signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965.

    Supreme Court Weakens Voting Rights Act in Landmark Decision

  • The Department of Justice Drops Investigation Into Powell as Warsh Confirmation Vote Nears

    Trump has relentlessly pressured Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. When Powell resisted, the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened a criminal investigation. With Powell’s term expiring May 15, that impasse ended Friday.

    The Department of Justice Drops Investigation Into Powell as Warsh Confirmation Vote Nears

  • Shooting Shuts Down White House Correspondents Dinner

    On Saturday evening, a gunman fired shots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, leading to prompt evacuations, questions over security and further marketing. This dinner was notable because it was the first one President Donald Trump attended.

    Shooting Shuts Down White House Correspondents Dinner

  • Virginia’s Redistricting Vote and What It Means for the 2026 Midterms

    In a special election, the people of Virginia very narrowly voted to approve a measure that will amend the state’s constitution to allow for Congressional redistricting. This is likely to give Democrats four new representatives in Congress.

    Virginia’s Redistricting Vote and What It Means for the 2026 Midterms

  • Appeals Courts and Asylum Rights: A Thorn in Trump’s Immigration Agenda

    A three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that immigration laws give people the right to apply for asylum at the border. The president cannot circumvent that.

    Appeals Courts and Asylum Rights: A Thorn in Trump’s Immigration Agenda