Two Georgia representatives photographed in drag during high school now promote policies restricting transgender rights, prompting questions about hypocrisy and political theater
A swift international pause triggered rapid political responses, questions about diplomacy and personnel, and renewed attention to local culture clashes
Rachel Maddow argues that recent firings and departures in the military, combined with risky political choices, have left U.S. institutions weakened as the Iran standoff grows
Erick Erickson’s remark defending President Trump’s violent social media rhetoric over the overlap of Transgender Day of Visibility and Easter provoked backlash from LGBTQ+ advocates and reignited questions about political priorities
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Eighth Circuit cleared the way for Iowa to implement provisions of its 2026 law limiting classroom content and removing some library titles while litigation moves forward
Learn how everyday acts of neighboring and collective protest can shore up democracy when institutions falter
Taylor Brown’s leadership of the new Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs blends immediate defense of transgender people with long-term efforts to remedy disparities in housing, employment, education, and health
A former national TV anchor says expressing dissent at a federally funded venue drew security attention
President Trump’s escalating threats to destroy Iranian civilian infrastructure have drawn warnings from international law experts and humanitarian advocates
A glossy FBI video highlighting Director Kash Patel’s first year mixes enforcement footage and political praise, drawing scrutiny
A surprise Democrat filing and heated claims of a Trojan-horse campaign have reshaped the Nebraska Senate contest
A Republican amendment tied to HB 759 that sought to block people diagnosed under an older edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders from teaching stalled after senators removed it from the consent calendar and flagged a rule violation
Pam Bondi’s dismissal sparked online reaction after reports linked her exit to disputes over the Jeffrey Epstein files and investigative priorities
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was dismissed after a turbulent tenure marked by contentious management of the Epstein files and a sustained campaign against transgender policies, raising questions about accountability and congressional oversight.
Pete Buttigieg used social media to highlight an Atlantic investigation into Sean Duffy, underscoring ethics concerns as the administration faces significant Cabinet turnover
A former congressman describes a military briefing about alleged alien-human hybrids, linking it to wider UAP investigations and past ethics controversies.
Don Lemon addresses controversy, asserts uneven standards for women and minorities, and explains why an independent campaign would be difficult
Political figures responded publicly to photos and claims about Bryon Noem while critics raised questions about privacy and past anti-LGBTQ+ stances
An ATF analysis that did not definitively match the bullet to the rifle tied to Tyler Robinson has complicated the narrative around Charlie Kirk’s killing and fueled political debate
Attendance and ticket revenue at the Kennedy Center have plunged amid a high-profile leadership change and sweeping programming shifts
A tabloid report about Bryon Noem has sparked questions about privacy protections and the gap between public policy and private life
A tabloid story about Bryon Noem has put Kristi Noem back in the spotlight and reopened debate about her policies and conduct
A Fox News commentator’s on-air jibe about Gavin Newsom’s demeanor prompted criticism for misogyny and hypocrisy while highlighting tensions within Democratic electoral calculations
A conservative pastor filed for the Nebraska Democratic primary, prompting party leaders to call him a Republican plant and sparking legal and strategic reactions aimed at keeping the opposition united against Sen. Pete Ricketts.
Federal litigation targets Minnesota’s school sports policy, raising stakes for student-athletes and state education funding