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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp survived President Donald Trump’s bid to oust him in a Republican primary four years ago. Kemp’s hand-picked candidate in a Senate primary on Tuesday might not be as lucky.
Why it matters: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp survived President Donald Trump’s bid to oust him in a Republican primary four years ago. Kemp’s hand-picked candidate in a Senate primary on Tuesday might not be as lucky.
Trump’s history of being disappointed... the secretary of state, defended Georgia’s presidential election results. And in early 2021, Mr.
Why it matters: Trump’s history of being disappointed... the secretary of state, defended Georgia’s presidential election results. And in early 2021, Mr.
Last updated 2:53 p.m. E.T. Representative Mike Collins faces Derek Dooley, a former football coach, in a runoff for the Republican Senate nomination.
Why it matters: Last updated 2:53 p.m. E.T. Representative Mike Collins faces Derek Dooley, a former football coach, in a runoff for the Republican Senate nomination.
by the Senate “by law.” · From the outset, the administration has withheld information from Congress about the war in Iran, and Republican leaders for months refrained from conducting any oversight.
Why it matters: by the Senate “by law.” · From the outset, the administration has withheld information from Congress about the war in Iran, and Republican leaders for months refrained from conducting any oversight.
The Senate on Tuesday thwarted Democrats’ latest attempt to force President Trump to seek authorization for the war in Iran, with Republicans largely banding together behind the president amid skepticism about a...
Why it matters: The Senate on Tuesday thwarted Democrats’ latest attempt to force President Trump to seek authorization for the war in Iran, with Republicans largely banding together behind the president amid skepticism about a...
The core public risk is loss of meaningful oversight and predictability in foreign policy — citizens and allies face decisions made with limited congressional knowledge and potential for rapid reversal or escalation without clear legal authorization.
Why it matters: The core public risk is loss of meaningful oversight and predictability in foreign policy — citizens and allies face decisions made with limited congressional knowledge and potential for rapid reversal or escalation without clear legal authorization.
The Federal Reserve board voted Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged in its first decision since Kevin Warsh took over as chair. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
Why it matters: The Federal Reserve board voted Wednesday to leave interest rates unchanged in its first decision since Kevin Warsh took over as chair. CBS News' Kelly O'Grady has more.
Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL, is up against Representative Barry Moore, who was endorsed by President Trump, in the Republican primary runoff. The Cook Political Report rates the Ala. Senate race...
Why it matters: Jared Hudson, a former Navy SEAL, is up against Representative Barry Moore, who was endorsed by President Trump, in the Republican primary runoff. The Cook Political Report rates the Ala. Senate race...
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the recently announced framework with Iran remained a work in progress rather than a finalised agreement, indicating that negotiations were still ongoing.
Why it matters: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the recently announced framework with Iran remained a work in progress rather than a finalised agreement, indicating that negotiations were still ongoing.
Republicans in Georgia will pick a nominee to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat. The nation’s capital is holding primaries in the race to succeed Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is not seeking...
Why it matters: Republicans in Georgia will pick a nominee to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat. The nation’s capital is holding primaries in the race to succeed Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is not seeking...
The Senate was set to begin the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence Today. But President Trump is calling for a delay. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)
Why it matters: The Senate was set to begin the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence Today. But President Trump is calling for a delay. (Image credit: Chip Somodevilla)
Rob Farmer for ProPublica Frank Ssekamwa says the United States presented his country with an impossible choice. If it accepted the terms of a new health agreement, Uganda would have to give the U.S.
Why it matters: Rob Farmer for ProPublica Frank Ssekamwa says the United States presented his country with an impossible choice. If it accepted the terms of a new health agreement, Uganda would have to give the U.S.
Document sent to Trump supporters and lawmakers lists Iran agreeing to never have nuclear weapon, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a supposed end to fighting in Lebanon The post White House talking points claim...
Why it matters: Document sent to Trump supporters and lawmakers lists Iran agreeing to never have nuclear weapon, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and a supposed end to fighting in Lebanon The post White House talking points claim...
Most upcoming local elections in Moore County would be postponed by a year and turned into partisan contests under a bill approved Tuesday in the state House of Representatives. The bill, which passed...
Why it matters: Most upcoming local elections in Moore County would be postponed by a year and turned into partisan contests under a bill approved Tuesday in the state House of Representatives. The bill, which passed...
Departing Mike DeWine, who co-wrote state’s death penalty bill, says ‘I no longer believe [it] is a deterrent to murder’ Republican governor Mike DeWine, the who co-wrote the bill to reinstate Ohio’s death penalty more...
Why it matters: Departing Mike DeWine, who co-wrote state’s death penalty bill, says ‘I no longer believe [it] is a deterrent to murder’ Republican governor Mike DeWine, the who co-wrote the bill to reinstate Ohio’s death penalty more...
A new Washington Post report says President Trump's White House ballroom could cost $600 million, with half the cost borne by taxpayers.
Why it matters: A new Washington Post report says President Trump's White House ballroom could cost $600 million, with half the cost borne by taxpayers.
The Trump administration has made exporting American AI a key part of its plans for global AI dominance, but ad hoc policy decisions around the most advanced AI are threatening that effort.
Why it matters: The Trump administration has made exporting American AI a key part of its plans for global AI dominance, but ad hoc policy decisions around the most advanced AI are threatening that effort.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in the nation's capital head to the polls on Tuesday to select party candidates for mayor and the district's delegate to Congress, an election taking place as Washington...
Why it matters: WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in the nation's capital head to the polls on Tuesday to select party candidates for mayor and the district's delegate to Congress, an election taking place as Washington...
Former state lawmaker Jim Marchant won the Republican nomination for Nevada secretary of state on Monday, bringing one of the state's most outspoken promoters of election conspiracy theories within...
Why it matters: Former state lawmaker Jim Marchant won the Republican nomination for Nevada secretary of state on Monday, bringing one of the state's most outspoken promoters of election conspiracy theories within...
Oklahoma voters will select nominees for federal and state offices including U.S. senator and representative, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and both houses of the state Legislature...
Why it matters: Oklahoma voters will select nominees for federal and state offices including U.S. senator and representative, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and both houses of the state Legislature...
Outspoken governor does not specify nature of the probe, but says Trump 'coming after me because I’m considering running for president'; DOJ declines to comment The post California Gov.
Why it matters: Outspoken governor does not specify nature of the probe, but says Trump 'coming after me because I’m considering running for president'; DOJ declines to comment The post California Gov.
The Senate is expected to hold a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, as soon as Wednesday.
Why it matters: The Senate is expected to hold a confirmation hearing for Jay Clayton, President Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, as soon as Wednesday.
President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)
Why it matters: President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn. (Image credit: Mark Schiefelbein)
Vice President JD Vance has not yet revealed whether he intends to run for president in 2028, but he has emphasized that President Trump is "very supportive." Political strategists Harrison Fields and Dan Kanninen join...
Why it matters: Vice President JD Vance has not yet revealed whether he intends to run for president in 2028, but he has emphasized that President Trump is "very supportive." Political strategists Harrison Fields and Dan Kanninen join...
Arizona's primary election is on July 21, and voters will decide candidates ahead of the November general election. Here's what voters should know.
Why it matters: Arizona's primary election is on July 21, and voters will decide candidates ahead of the November general election. Here's what voters should know.
President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
Why it matters: President Trump's investment accounts traded between $212 million and $695 million in stocks and other securities in the first three months of the year — an unprecedented sum for a sitting president.
The hard truth is worth repeating: it is the first time in the World Cup’s 96-year history that a competing nation is at war with a host.
Why it matters: The hard truth is worth repeating: it is the first time in the World Cup’s 96-year history that a competing nation is at war with a host.
AFL said it acquired the documents as part of its ongoing lawsuit related to former Attorney General Merrick Garland's October 4, 2021 memorandum that targeted concerned parents at school board...
Why it matters: AFL said it acquired the documents as part of its ongoing lawsuit related to former Attorney General Merrick Garland's October 4, 2021 memorandum that targeted concerned parents at school board...
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's order to remove some exhibits at national parks. One historic site targeted by that order faces an uncertain future. (Image credit: Adrian Florido)
Why it matters: A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's order to remove some exhibits at national parks. One historic site targeted by that order faces an uncertain future. (Image credit: Adrian Florido)
Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash, like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the industry can...
Why it matters: Poor maintenance is often a factor when skydiving planes crash, like one did in Missouri on Sunday, and the National Transportation Safety Board has said in past investigations that weak oversight of the industry can...
Demonstrations took off in Washington and across US as Trump throws first private, for-profit sporting event ever held on White House grounds Dozens of people stood across the entrance gates to the Ellipse, the park...
Why it matters: Demonstrations took off in Washington and across US as Trump throws first private, for-profit sporting event ever held on White House grounds Dozens of people stood across the entrance gates to the Ellipse, the park...
Senior technical Anthropic staff are in Washington to meet with White House officials to try to fix a dispute that has taken the company's top models offline, a source close to the company tells Axios.
Why it matters: Senior technical Anthropic staff are in Washington to meet with White House officials to try to fix a dispute that has taken the company's top models offline, a source close to the company tells Axios.
The Senate has been at an impasse over the president's controversial pick to serve as acting intelligence chief that resulted in the expiration of a key spy authority.
Why it matters: The Senate has been at an impasse over the president's controversial pick to serve as acting intelligence chief that resulted in the expiration of a key spy authority.
Alarm over the judgment and behaviour of the world’s most powerful man, and the consequent risks to the world, can only get worse The main Nuremberg trial ended, Winston Churchill warned of an iron curtain descending...
Why it matters: Alarm over the judgment and behaviour of the world’s most powerful man, and the consequent risks to the world, can only get worse The main Nuremberg trial ended, Winston Churchill warned of an iron curtain descending...
A Trump White House plan to give political appointees more power over federal grant money has sparked alarm among scientists, public health organizations, environmental groups, and others who fear...
Why it matters: A Trump White House plan to give political appointees more power over federal grant money has sparked alarm among scientists, public health organizations, environmental groups, and others who fear...
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is staking out his independence from President Trump ahead of a possible 2028 run for the White House, backing rivals to Trump-endorsed candidates in two high-profile Republican primaries.
Why it matters: Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is staking out his independence from President Trump ahead of a possible 2028 run for the White House, backing rivals to Trump-endorsed candidates in two high-profile Republican primaries.
The outcome of ABC's legal battle with the Federal Communications Commission could set a landmark precedent around press freedom and the role businesses play in supporting American democracy.
Why it matters: The outcome of ABC's legal battle with the Federal Communications Commission could set a landmark precedent around press freedom and the role businesses play in supporting American democracy.
Two Republicans who voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton three years ago over allegations of bribery and abuse of office are on opposite sides of his Senate bid.
Why it matters: Two Republicans who voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton three years ago over allegations of bribery and abuse of office are on opposite sides of his Senate bid.
President is first in US history to be impeached twice, over abuse of power and inciting an insurrection Donald Trump is pressing Congress to erase one of the darkest chapters of his political career, urging Republicans...
Why it matters: President is first in US history to be impeached twice, over abuse of power and inciting an insurrection Donald Trump is pressing Congress to erase one of the darkest chapters of his political career, urging Republicans...
Hundreds of people gathered at a public hearing on Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee, to voice opposition to a proposed data center that would be built next to the Nashville Zoo. The zoo says it could harm their animals.
Why it matters: Hundreds of people gathered at a public hearing on Thursday in Nashville, Tennessee, to voice opposition to a proposed data center that would be built next to the Nashville Zoo. The zoo says it could harm their animals.
Three Brevard school board seats are on the ballot in the upcoming primary election, with two current members working to retain their positions and one seat up from grabs after redistricting pushed...
Why it matters: Three Brevard school board seats are on the ballot in the upcoming primary election, with two current members working to retain their positions and one seat up from grabs after redistricting pushed...
Three former Colorado Attorneys General are weighing in on what it takes to be the state's chief legal officer, and casting doubt on whether Secretary of State Jena Griswold is qualified.
Why it matters: Three former Colorado Attorneys General are weighing in on what it takes to be the state's chief legal officer, and casting doubt on whether Secretary of State Jena Griswold is qualified.
ICE has empty detention bed space and the average daily number of detainees has slid to 58,000, Axios has learned from two sources familiar with the data.
Why it matters: ICE has empty detention bed space and the average daily number of detainees has slid to 58,000, Axios has learned from two sources familiar with the data.
Officials given 21 days to comply with order after Angel Kelley condemns administration for ‘telling half-truths’ A US district court judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate any history or science...
Why it matters: Officials given 21 days to comply with order after Angel Kelley condemns administration for ‘telling half-truths’ A US district court judge has ordered the Trump administration to reinstate any history or science...
President Trump is again pushing aggressive language toward Cuba, and the old U.S.-Cuba conflict is back in focus. It matters because this is not just a history lesson. It is a...
Why it matters: President Trump is again pushing aggressive language toward Cuba, and the old U.S.-Cuba conflict is back in focus. It matters because this is not just a history lesson. It is a...
Trump canceled a planned trip by U.S. envoys to Pakistan for talks with Iran and said Washington has “all the cards.” The decision matters because it can shift the pace of U.S.-...
Why it matters: Trump canceled a planned trip by U.S. envoys to Pakistan for talks with Iran and said Washington has “all the cards.” The decision matters because it can shift the pace of U.S.-...
Florida is heading into a redistricting fight that could change who controls the U.S. House. The real issue is not just lines on a map; it is whether state power gets used to lo...
Why it matters: Florida is heading into a redistricting fight that could change who controls the U.S. House. The real issue is not just lines on a map; it is whether state power gets used to lo...
Trump said he wants to renovate the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and change its color on the National Mall. It matters because this is not just about a pool. It is about pre...
Why it matters: Trump said he wants to renovate the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and change its color on the National Mall. It matters because this is not just about a pool. It is about pre...
A leaked Pentagon memo suggested the U.S. should reassess support for Britain’s Falklands claim because of disagreement over Iran. The episode matters because it shows how major...
Why it matters: A leaked Pentagon memo suggested the U.S. should reassess support for Britain’s Falklands claim because of disagreement over Iran. The episode matters because it shows how major...
EU leaders have agreed to prepare a blueprint for using their mutual assistance pact as Donald Trump attacks NATO and casts doubt on the alliance’s reliability. The move shows h...
Why it matters: EU leaders have agreed to prepare a blueprint for using their mutual assistance pact as Donald Trump attacks NATO and casts doubt on the alliance’s reliability. The move shows h...
The Trump administration is considering increasing refugee admissions for white South Africans, according to reporting from The Independent. The move would raise a simple but ug...
Why it matters: The Trump administration is considering increasing refugee admissions for white South Africans, according to reporting from The Independent. The move would raise a simple but ug...
A possible Paramount-Warner deal could put CNN, HBO Max, and a huge pile of film and TV assets under one corporate roof. That matters because media ownership shapes what gets ma...
Why it matters: A possible Paramount-Warner deal could put CNN, HBO Max, and a huge pile of film and TV assets under one corporate roof. That matters because media ownership shapes what gets ma...
South American migrants deported to the Democratic Republic of the Congo say they are being pushed to give up and go home. The case matters because it shows federal power being...
Why it matters: South American migrants deported to the Democratic Republic of the Congo say they are being pushed to give up and go home. The case matters because it shows federal power being...
Iran’s leadership is under fresh pressure as truce talks with the U.S. open after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. That matters because negotiations can reveal who really controls th...
Why it matters: Iran’s leadership is under fresh pressure as truce talks with the U.S. open after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes. That matters because negotiations can reveal who really controls th...
Trump’s “Board of Peace” is holding Gaza reconstruction talks with UAE logistics giant DP World. This matters because the shape of postwar Gaza is being negotiated now, while th...
Why it matters: Trump’s “Board of Peace” is holding Gaza reconstruction talks with UAE logistics giant DP World. This matters because the shape of postwar Gaza is being negotiated now, while th...
A Senate hearing put Kevin Warsh on the spot over whether he would follow President Trump's push for lower interest rates. That matters because the Federal Reserve is supposed t...
Why it matters: A Senate hearing put Kevin Warsh on the spot over whether he would follow President Trump's push for lower interest rates. That matters because the Federal Reserve is supposed t...
China has opened a massive new plasma mill that could help it make the ultra-fine powders used in advanced military and tech manufacturing. That matters because control over the...
Why it matters: China has opened a massive new plasma mill that could help it make the ultra-fine powders used in advanced military and tech manufacturing. That matters because control over the...
Virginia voters are facing a redistricting amendment that could temporarily reshape the state’s congressional map into a 10-1 Democratic advantage. That matters because the vote...
Why it matters: Virginia voters are facing a redistricting amendment that could temporarily reshape the state’s congressional map into a 10-1 Democratic advantage. That matters because the vote...
Amnesty International says the world’s human rights crisis is being driven from the top by strongman politics in the United States, Israel, and Russia. That matters because when...
Why it matters: Amnesty International says the world’s human rights crisis is being driven from the top by strongman politics in the United States, Israel, and Russia. That matters because when...
The U.S. says its Marines took custody of an Iranian-flagged vessel as Iran reportedly rejected peace talks and kept pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. This matters because a shi...
Why it matters: The U.S. says its Marines took custody of an Iranian-flagged vessel as Iran reportedly rejected peace talks and kept pressure on the Strait of Hormuz. This matters because a shi...
The White House kept Trump out of the situation room for much of the Iran rescue operation. That matters because control of a national security crisis can shape both the mission...
Why it matters: The White House kept Trump out of the situation room for much of the Iran rescue operation. That matters because control of a national security crisis can shape both the mission...
Iranians are warning that pressure could rise again after U.S. and Israeli strikes stopped. The bombing may have paused, but the damage, fear, and political leverage are still i...
Why it matters: Iranians are warning that pressure could rise again after U.S. and Israeli strikes stopped. The bombing may have paused, but the damage, fear, and political leverage are still i...
The U.S. Treasury quietly extended a waiver on sanctions for Russian oil shipments to help ease shortages linked to the Iran war. The move undercuts Scott Bessent’s recent denia...
Why it matters: The U.S. Treasury quietly extended a waiver on sanctions for Russian oil shipments to help ease shortages linked to the Iran war. The move undercuts Scott Bessent’s recent denia...
The White House signed an executive order to expand federal research into psychedelics for mental health treatment. The move could speed up policy changes around drugs like ibog...
Why it matters: The White House signed an executive order to expand federal research into psychedelics for mental health treatment. The move could speed up policy changes around drugs like ibog...
Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed again as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place. That matters because Hormuz is one of the world’s most i...
Why it matters: Iran says it will keep the Strait of Hormuz closed again as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in place. That matters because Hormuz is one of the world’s most i...
Donald Trump headlined a Turning Point USA rally in Phoenix and used the stage to pump up Republican voters ahead of the midterms. This matters because rallies like this are not...
Why it matters: Donald Trump headlined a Turning Point USA rally in Phoenix and used the stage to pump up Republican voters ahead of the midterms. This matters because rallies like this are not...
Donald Trump is expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA again after ousting him nearly a year ago. That matters because FEMA sits at the center of disaster response,...
Why it matters: Donald Trump is expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA again after ousting him nearly a year ago. That matters because FEMA sits at the center of disaster response,...
Donald Trump claims he ended a tenth war, but the Lebanon ceasefire looks shaky. That matters because a ceasefire announced from the top is not the same thing as a lasting peace...
Why it matters: Donald Trump claims he ended a tenth war, but the Lebanon ceasefire looks shaky. That matters because a ceasefire announced from the top is not the same thing as a lasting peace...
Iran’s top negotiator has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. blockade pressure continues. That matters because this is not just a war of words. It is a warning abo...
Why it matters: Iran’s top negotiator has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. blockade pressure continues. That matters because this is not just a war of words. It is a warning abo...
A Trump-appointed federal commission has voted to move ahead with a proposed victory arch for Washington, D.C. The arch is not just a monument. It is a power move in public spac...
Why it matters: A Trump-appointed federal commission has voted to move ahead with a proposed victory arch for Washington, D.C. The arch is not just a monument. It is a power move in public spac...
The IMF says it is restoring formal relations with Venezuela after years of suspended contact. That is not just bureaucratic housekeeping. It signals a shift in who gets recogni...
Why it matters: The IMF says it is restoring formal relations with Venezuela after years of suspended contact. That is not just bureaucratic housekeeping. It signals a shift in who gets recogni...
Cuba’s president says the country will be ready if the United States launches a military attack. That matters because war talk between governments can raise the stakes fast, eve...
Why it matters: Cuba’s president says the country will be ready if the United States launches a military attack. That matters because war talk between governments can raise the stakes fast, eve...
President Trump is pressing Britain’s prime minister over the Iran war while hinting that the U.S.-U.K. trade deal could be changed. That matters because it shows how quickly pr...
Why it matters: President Trump is pressing Britain’s prime minister over the Iran war while hinting that the U.S.-U.K. trade deal could be changed. That matters because it shows how quickly pr...
President Donald Trump has warned that he will dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not step down at the end of his term next month. The threat matters bec...
Why it matters: President Donald Trump has warned that he will dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not step down at the end of his term next month. The threat matters bec...
Trump is openly threatening to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not step away from his board seat when his term ends. That matters because the White House...
Why it matters: Trump is openly threatening to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not step away from his board seat when his term ends. That matters because the White House...
The Trump administration is pushing countries to sign a “trade over aid” declaration at the United Nations. The move matters because it uses U.S. diplomatic power to turn foreig...
Why it matters: The Trump administration is pushing countries to sign a “trade over aid” declaration at the United Nations. The move matters because it uses U.S. diplomatic power to turn foreig...
Hong Kong is trying to turn itself into China’s quantum technology gateway even as Washington keeps it under some of the heaviest sanctions pressure in the world. That matters b...
Why it matters: Hong Kong is trying to turn itself into China’s quantum technology gateway even as Washington keeps it under some of the heaviest sanctions pressure in the world. That matters b...
Trump is using a hard-edged Iran threat to force movement, then pulling back once Tehran gives ground. That matters because when the White House turns crisis language into lever...
Why it matters: Trump is using a hard-edged Iran threat to force movement, then pulling back once Tehran gives ground. That matters because when the White House turns crisis language into lever...
Trump has delayed a major attack on Iran by agreeing to a two-week ceasefire at the last minute. That matters because it keeps one of the biggest war decisions in America inside...
Why it matters: Trump has delayed a major attack on Iran by agreeing to a two-week ceasefire at the last minute. That matters because it keeps one of the biggest war decisions in America inside...
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is trying to move disaster response power away from FEMA and toward the states. That matters because it changes who is in charge whe...
Why it matters: Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is trying to move disaster response power away from FEMA and toward the states. That matters because it changes who is in charge whe...
Virginia’s 7th District race is turning into a fight over political brand power, not just one candidate. That matters because the campaign is leaning on a famous family name and...
Why it matters: Virginia’s 7th District race is turning into a fight over political brand power, not just one candidate. That matters because the campaign is leaning on a famous family name and...
President Trump's new budget proposal asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — a 42% increase — while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%. This budge...
Why it matters: President Trump's new budget proposal asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — a 42% increase — while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%. This budge...
The Trump administration has pushed out Army Chief of Staff Randy George in another Pentagon shake-up. This is not normal turnover. It is a power move that tightens control over...
Why it matters: The Trump administration has pushed out Army Chief of Staff Randy George in another Pentagon shake-up. This is not normal turnover. It is a power move that tightens control over...
Todd Blanche has been appointed as the interim Attorney General after President Trump announced the departure of Pam Bondi. This appointment is significant as it could affect la...
Why it matters: Todd Blanche has been appointed as the interim Attorney General after President Trump announced the departure of Pam Bondi. This appointment is significant as it could affect la...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump. This decision highlights the growing influence of Trump on local institutions an...
Why it matters: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump. This decision highlights the growing influence of Trump on local institutions an...
How to Become a Modern Tyrant The playbook hasn't changed. The tools have. NOLIGARCHY.US · 2025 Dictators used to need armies. Now they need algorithms. The steps to seize power...
Why it matters: How to Become a Modern Tyrant The playbook hasn't changed. The tools have. NOLIGARCHY.US · 2025 Dictators used to need armies. Now they need algorithms. The steps to seize power...
The FCC approved Nexstar's $6.2 billion purchase of TEGNA, handing one company control over even more local TV stations. That matters because local news is one of the last share...
Why it matters: The FCC approved Nexstar's $6.2 billion purchase of TEGNA, handing one company control over even more local TV stations. That matters because local news is one of the last share...
Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of TEGNA has triggered state legal fights over media concentration. The outcome could shape who controls local news in dozens of markets and ho...
Why it matters: Nexstar Media Group's acquisition of TEGNA has triggered state legal fights over media concentration. The outcome could shape who controls local news in dozens of markets and ho...