United States Politics and Government

Trump’s Major Workforce Cuts: What You Need to Know About the Next Phase
The Trump administration is moving quickly to reduce the number of federal employees. Recently, there has been a wave of ... Read more

White House Selects Pool Reporters: What This Means for Trump Coverage
The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, recently announced a significant change: the Trump administration will now choose which media ... Read more

Three Years of the Ukraine War: Key Reflections and Insights on the Ongoing Conflict
To the Editor: On February 24, we marked three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. My heart goes out to the ... Read more

Concerns Rise: How N.S.F. Budget Cuts Could Threaten U.S. Engagement in the Polar Regions
Kelly Brunt wasn’t alone in facing layoffs this month, but her situation was quite unique—she was on an official trip ... Read more

How President Trump’s Budget Cuts Impact Medical Research: What You Need to Know
The Trump administration came into power making big changes. One of the most notable impacts has been on biomedical research. ... Read more

Trump Meets Macron: Potential Russia Visit Sparks Global Conversations
President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron met recently, putting on a friendly front as they discussed the ongoing conflict ... Read more

Judge Refuses to Step In: What the AP Lawsuit Against Trump Means for Public Access
A federal judge has ruled that the White House can continue its ban on The Associated Press covering news events ... Read more

Government Watchdog Steps Up to Safeguard New Federal Employees: What You Need to Know
A lawyer working for a government watchdog recently announced plans to pause mass firings of probationary federal workers. Hampton Dellinger, ... Read more

Judge Scrutinizes Constitutionality of Elon Musk’s DOGE Initiative: What It Means for Cryptocurrency
A federal judge in Washington recently raised concerns about how the Trump administration established and managed Elon Musk’s Department of ... Read more

Jane Fonda’s Inspiring SAG Awards Speech: Why Empathy Is a Powerful Force, Not Weakness
Jane Fonda, a bold voice in politics since the Vietnam War, won a lifetime achievement award at the Screen Actors ... Read more