A look at right-wing defections from Trump over the Epstein files and Iran policy, and the debate over The Atlantic’s portrayal of Pete Buttigieg in Michigan
Lawmakers from both parties challenged the Department of Homeland Security secretary on judgment, staffing, and a disturbing personal anecdote, raising questions about leadership and oversight
A protester interrupted a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing and a Republican senator joined officers removing him; the demonstrator, a Marine veteran and Green Party candidate, says he was injured and now faces criminal counts
North Carolina primary results showed voters removing Democrats who voted with Republicans on trans rights and immigration, a message that could shape broader contests including 2026 Senate fights
An exploration of how political narratives, masculine identity politics, and strategic resource competition converged around the U.S. strikes on Iran
Dan Crenshaw’s primary defeat to Steve Toth in Texas’s 2nd District closes a chapter for a vocal opponent of gender-affirming care and highlights shifting dynamics within the Republican Party
The supreme court’s 6-3 emergency decision halted california’s guidance that limits disclosures about students’ gender, raising questions about parental rights, teacher conscience claims, and the safety of trans youth
A young conservative influencer with ties to Charlie Kirk has become a polarizing figure after endorsing U.S. military action and posting a transphobic quip, prompting widespread online backlash and questions about his credentials
Scouting America publicly restates its commitment to welcome all youth after conflicting statements from the Pentagon, prompting debate over registration, military partnerships, and program changes
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Republicans will focus on performative politics to influence the midterms as voter awareness of the Epstein files and doubts about Trump grow
Rachel Maddow dissected the administration’s rationale for strikes in Iran, raising questions about motives, regional beneficiaries and the domestic political calculus
Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined lawmakers and veterans in denouncing the Trump administration’s large-scale military operations in Iran as a dangerous gamble while separate reports show federal surveys have had LGBTQ+ questions removed under executive directives
Pam Bondi’s stewardship of the Epstein document releases has drawn fierce criticism after extensive redactions, slow public disclosure, and disputed testimony to Congress
A record outflow of Americans in 2026 sparked a public reaction from political leaders and renewed discussion about why citizens are choosing to live overseas
Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent interview comments during a national book tour have generated pushback from the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus and conservative critics, raising questions about his approach to LGBTQ+ issues as he shapes a national profile
President Trump used his State of the Union speech to target transgender youth policies while critics point to legal and political fallout
A forensic analysis identified 18,784 suspected fake profiles boosting Nicki Minaj’s pro‑MAGA and anti‑trans posts, creating an outsized impression of support and overlap with Turning Point USA content
President Trump framed a Virginia family’s story during the State of the Union as a reason to pursue federal limits on gender-affirming care and school practices involving transgender youth
President Trump used his State of the Union address to highlight a Virginia family’s story and call for immediate national bans on gender transition efforts for minors, drawing sharp reactions from LGBTQ+ advocates, lawmakers, and health experts.
A sudden directive to suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry exposed internal discord at the Department of Homeland Security, prompting pushback from airports and a rapid reversal by the White House.
FBI director Kash Patel joined the USA men’s hockey locker room celebration after the gold-medal game and flew on an FBI jet to Milan, drawing sharp criticism for his conduct and use of federal resources
Airport authorities and agency employees are resisting punitive policies while questions mount about DHS spending, high-profile travel by officials and leadership conduct
Pope Leo XIV confirmed he is prioritizing a change in pastoral attitudes while keeping existing Catholic doctrine on marriage and gender identity intact
A coordinated effort to restrict access to gender-affirming care has prompted demonstrations, arrests, and a contentious congressional episode as advocates and experts push back
An examination of the Peoples Temple tragedy, parallels with modern political movements, and policy choices that contributed to preventable deaths and public health setbacks