Politics & Policy

How Ric Grenell’s Kennedy Center episode maps onto Project 2026’s influence in Latin America and the broader politics of cultural power

Jeffco and other institutions are resisting federal pressure over trans-inclusive policies, even as lawsuits and campus confrontations expose the stakes for safety and civil rights

A progressive challenger combined online organizing and mutual aid with a legal battle, but the primary favored Daniel Biss in a safely Democratic district

A private text became a public controversy: Richard Grenell’s response to a New York Times question sparked online ridicule and renewed scrutiny of the Kennedy Center’s leadership

White House staff reportedly want to distance Donald Trump from RFK Jr. following viral embarrassments and policy controversies that have unsettled colleagues and the political base

Richard Grenell’s one-year tenure ended amid clashes with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, falling ticket sales, and a scheduled two-year renovation

A private CMS meeting led by Dr. Mehmet Oz put pressure on medical groups to change positions on gender-affirming care, sparking corrections, policy updates and renewed attention on media coverage and political alliances

In a widely viewed interview, Trump used the persecution of LGBTQ+ people in Iran as a rationale for military action even as his administration moved to deport gay asylum seekers, prompting criticism from advocates

Pete Buttigieg calls the accusation false and argues the funding fight is about Republican choices that affect millions of Americans

Richard Grenell will transition out of the Kennedy Center presidency as the venue faces artistic boycotts, programming cancellations, and a Trump-backed renovation plan

Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing a Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs and appointed Taylor Brown, the first transgender person to lead a city agency, to direct it

A concise look at how recent federal actions—from a women’s month proclamation to prison directives—are affecting recognition, medical care, and political advocacy for transgender people

A deposition reveals how nonacademic reviewers and AI tools scanned summaries for DEI language that triggered widespread grant terminations

Two widely shared moments — a sharp address in Vancouver and a viral congressional grilling over a queer mapping project — highlight how imagery and ignorance drive modern political conflicts

A photo and a Wall Street Journal report spotlight an unusual White House custom that has left officials, including Marco Rubio, wearing the same brand

Prominent figures have raised concerns about aggressive immigration raids, opaque leadership at DHS and evidence that challenges claims about officer danger

A provocative sculpture titled “King of the World” appeared on the National Mall and President Trump pressed anti-trans measures into a national voter ID push, fueling political and civil rights tensions

Jeremy Carl stepped aside from his nomination for assistant secretary of state for international organization affairs after falling short of unanimous Republican support on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid scrutiny of his record

U.S. briefings reveal doubts about a coherent plan for Iran even as athletes such as Raphinha move into high-profile cultural roles, underscoring how geopolitics and celebrity intersect

Darrell Issa’s retirement creates a Democratic opportunity in a changed California district as debates over gender-affirming care language and perceptions of L.A. smog shape political and cultural conversations

Kesha publicly rejected the White House’s use of her song on TikTok to accompany military footage, denouncing the clip as inhumane and urging compassion

A federal bill named for Riley Gaines would create a private right of action for female athletes to sue colleges and associations that permit transgender women to compete in women’s athletics

An overview of political pushback from conservatives, a state legal opinion on mental health care for trans youth, and a conservative radio discussion about whether to pursue national or local policies