Politics & Policy Trump’s Florsheim gifts put Marco Rubio in the spotlight
A photo and a Wall Street Journal report spotlight an unusual White House custom that has left officials, including Marco Rubio, wearing…
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Politics & Policy How critics frame mass deportations, masked agents and demands for DHS reform
Prominent figures have raised concerns about aggressive immigration raids, opaque leadership at DHS and evidence that challenges claims about officer danger
Politics & Policy Homoerotic statue of Trump and Epstein on National Mall and added anti-trans riders to voter ID bill stir controversy
A provocative sculpture titled "King of the World" appeared on the National Mall and President Trump pressed anti-trans measures into a national…
Politics & Policy Jeremy Carl withdraws from State Department nomination amid controversy
Jeremy Carl stepped aside from his nomination for assistant secretary of state for international organization affairs after falling short of unanimous Republican…
Politics & Policy Questions rise over U.S. plan for Iran while athletes expand their public roles
U.S. briefings reveal doubts about a coherent plan for Iran even as athletes such as Raphinha move into high-profile cultural roles, underscoring…
Politics & Policy House seat opens as Issa steps down and debates over trans care and local air quality simmer
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.…
Politics & Policy Kesha condemns White House use of her music in a militarized TikTok
Kesha publicly rejected the White House's use of her song on TikTok to accompany military footage, denouncing the clip as inhumane and…
Politics & Policy New federal bill named for Riley Gaines would let female athletes sue over transgender participation
A federal bill named for Riley Gaines would create a private right of action for female athletes to sue colleges and associations…
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Iowa move to block municipal gender identity protections could reshape local civil rights
Iowa's House approved an amendment stopping municipalities from offering nondiscrimination protections for gender identity that go beyond state law, a move critics…
Politics & Policy How recent statements, state opinions and conservative strategy shape transgender policy debates
An overview of political pushback from conservatives, a state legal opinion on mental health care for trans youth, and a conservative radio…
Politics & Policy Why Trump lost some hardline backers and how The Atlantic’s Pete Buttigieg profile provoked criticism
A look at right-wing defections from Trump over the Epstein files and Iran policy, and the debate over The Atlantic’s portrayal of…
Politics & Policy DHS secretary under fire over management choices and personal questions in congressional hearings
Lawmakers from both parties challenged the Department of Homeland Security secretary on judgment, staffing, and a disturbing personal anecdote, raising questions about…
Politics & Policy Montana senator assists police in ejecting antiwar protester; veteran alleges injury
A protester interrupted a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing and a Republican senator joined officers removing him; the demonstrator, a Marine veteran…
Politics & Policy Progressive voters oust Democrats who backed anti-trans measures in North Carolina primaries
North Carolina primary results showed voters removing Democrats who voted with Republicans on trans rights and immigration, a message that could shape…
Politics & Policy Why masculinity and misinformation matter in the U.S. decision to strike Iran
An exploration of how political narratives, masculine identity politics, and strategic resource competition converged around the U.S. strikes on Iran
Politics & Policy Steve Toth unseats Dan Crenshaw in Texas 2nd District Republican primary
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…
Politics & Policy Supreme Court pause lets teachers tell parents about pupils’ gender presentation
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…
Politics & Policy College influencer Brilyn Hollyhand draws fire for Iran praise and transphobic remarks
A young conservative influencer with ties to Charlie Kirk has become a polarizing figure after endorsing U.S. military action and posting a…
Politics & Policy Scouting America reaffirms inclusivity as Pentagon and critics clash over policy
Scouting America publicly restates its commitment to welcome all youth after conflicting statements from the Pentagon, prompting debate over registration, military partnerships,…
Politics & Policy Greene warns Republicans will rely on performative tactics to drive midterm turnout
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims Republicans will focus on performative politics to influence the midterms as voter awareness of the Epstein…
Politics & Policy How domestic politics and foreign alliances shaped reaction to U.S. strikes on Iran
Rachel Maddow dissected the administration's rationale for strikes in Iran, raising questions about motives, regional beneficiaries and the domestic political calculus
Politics & Policy Bipartisan concern grows over Trump’s Iran strikes and the removal of LGBTQ+ data from federal surveys
Former Vice President Kamala Harris joined lawmakers and veterans in denouncing the Trump administration’s large-scale military operations in Iran as a dangerous…
Politics & Policy What Pam Bondi’s Epstein disclosures reveal about the justice department
Pam Bondi's stewardship of the Epstein document releases has drawn fierce criticism after extensive redactions, slow public disclosure, and disputed testimony to…
Politics & Policy Why record emigration is drawing political barbs and what it means
A record outflow of Americans in 2026 sparked a public reaction from political leaders and renewed discussion about why citizens are choosing…
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Newsom book tour comments stir concerns among LGBTQ+ leaders and political opponents
Governor Gavin Newsom's recent interview comments during a national book tour have generated pushback from the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus and conservative…