Sen. Thom Tillis believes Trump could react recklessly if the Republicans lose in the midterms, and warns of a ‘dictator king’ scenario Tillis is about to leave the Senate. We Got This Covered · 7h ago
2 midterm elections that brought on new eras in US politics The conventional wisdom is that the Democratic Party has the advantage in the 2026 midterm elections and could become the majority party in one, or both, chambers of Congress. The margin of that anticipated victory is harder to predict. The Conversation · Sep 23
Trump & Mamdani Agree to Talk $21B Queens Housing — But Clash Over TPS and Press Bans Trump and Mamdani agreed to advance a $21B Queens housing plan at Gracie Mansion, but clashed over Haitian TPS and press bans. Here's what's confirmed. Latin Times · Sep 22
The situation in Iran is dangerously escalating – but whatever you do, don’t call it a war Forget the bombing: the Trump administration keeps insisting this isn’t a war. But it’s not just a matter of semantics The Guardian - US · Sep 14
Israel Lobby Has Shaped Every US President Since Truman, New Book Claims A new book argues that pro-Israel advocacy groups have significantly influenced US foreign policy decisions from Truman to Biden, often against the advice of top security officials. International Business Times UK · Aug 2
The pro-Israel lobby has swayed US presidents since Truman. It must end with Trump Our new book tracks the growth over nearly eight decades, of the most powerful foreign policy lobby in US history The Guardian - US · Aug 2
Air Force One is more than transportation – it has defined how presidents run the country and meet the world Air Force One used to be a high-flying symbol of American technology, ingenuity and power. For many, it was also a source of national pride. The Conversation · Jul 27
Trump has declared war on elections in the name of protecting them The president’s Orwellian speech on Thursday was just the latest instance of his denialism. It is up to us to resist The Guardian - US · Jul 17
Trump's $2.2bn Windfall Has 'No Precedent' in US Presidential History, Historian Says Donald Trump's financial disclosure reveals $2.2bn earnings in his first year back in office, largely from cryptocurrency ventures, raising ethical concerns and comparisons with past presidents. International Business Times UK · Jul 2
Libel by "Buddy Comedy" From yesterday's Complaint in Spatz v. Stewart & TheaterMania (S.D.N.Y.): This is an action for libel per se, and false… The post Libel by "Buddy Comedy" appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jun 18
A Fine Idea review – international development drama laden with number-crunching Despite some strong satire, there is too much telling and not enough showing in Christine Bacon’s play exploring global inequality The Guardian - UK · Jun 17
How much should politics influence science, and vice versa? National Science Board’s ousting resurrects an existential debate “On behalf of President Donald J. Trump,” read 22 emails sent from the White House Presidential Personnel Office on Friday afternoon, April 24, 2026, “I am writing to inform you that your position as a member of the National Science Board is terminated, effective immediately.” The Conversation · Apr 30
Bunker busters and a Burger King: a visual guide to US military bases on British soil War with Iran has brought 15 American sites across the UK countryside firmly into the spotlight The Guardian - UK · Apr 12
Queen Elizabeth Was Wary of 'Opportunist' Meghan Markle Early On, New Book Claims As new books claim Queen Elizabeth II quickly viewed Meghan Markle as an 'opportunist' with sharp PR instincts, conflicting insider accounts and unverified anecdotes continue to shape public understanding of the Sussexes' break from the royal family. International Business Times UK · Apr 2
Salon · Mar 25 Is this WWIII? It's the wrong question If you're anxious about global conflict, you're not alone. But war is so different now we almost can't see it
Reason · Mar 24 A War by Any Other Name From Korea to Iran, the United States has employed countless euphemisms that not only obscure the true nature of its wars but also the constitutional limits designed to constrain them.
The Conversation · Mar 23 Vietnam ruined Lyndon B. Johnson’s political career. Will Donald Trump face the same fate over Iran? Is United States President Donald Trump lurching toward decline and fall? Will he and his MAGA movement reprise Lyndon B. Johnson’s story, when the quagmire of the Vietnam War took the Democratic president out of the 1968 election and gave Republican Richard Nixon the opening he needed to defeat the…
The Conversation · Mar 13 In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s Americans have a reputation for being bad at world geography, and the current U.S. administration is no exception, particularly when it comes to correctly identifying what is – and is not – part of the United States of America.
Roll Call · Feb 6 Analilia Mejia clings to narrow lead in New Jersey special election primary The Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 11th District remains close, with Analilia Mejia and Tom Malinowski locked in a tight race.
The Conversation · Jan 22 Trump’s insistence on personal loyalty from ambassadors could crimp US foreign policy Just before Christmas, President Donald Trump fired more than two dozen career ambassadors. The action was unprecedented, providing a clear signal that when it comes to diplomacy, Trump values loyalty above all else.
Euronews · Jan 16 Criminal probe raises key question: Will Powell leave the Fed in May? Trump said on Tuesday that he hopes to name a new Fed chair in the next few weeks. But that could get held up by the criminal investigation of Powell.
Reason · Jan 11 Justice Barrett, Trump v. Slaughter, and Presidential Removal Power from 1969 to 1989 Humphrey's Executor from 1969 to 1989.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 5 US territorial ambitions in Denmark: from the Danish West Indies to Greenland President Donald Trump’s renewed insistence that the United States should "get Greenland" has reopened a diplomatic wound between Washington and Copenhagen, reviving memories of the only time the US successfully purchased Danish territory: the 1917 acquisition of the Danish West Indies.
The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025 Just 38 bills were passed by Congress this year as Trump consolidates power in Washington The GOP-led House and Senate has set a modern record for the least legislative output in the first year of a new president’s term
The Conversation · Dec 17, 2025 Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes Before 2025, science policy rarely made headline news. Through decades of changing political winds, financial crises and global conflicts, funding for U.S. research and innovation has remained remarkably stable, reflecting the American public’s strong support for investing in basic science.