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As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China.
Why it matters: As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China.
British officials signalled they could open a national‑interest or media‑plurality review of Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a new regulatory choke point that could delay the deal or force remedies even after approvals elsewhere.
Why it matters: British officials signalled they could open a national‑interest or media‑plurality review of Paramount Skydance’s proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, creating a new regulatory choke point that could delay the deal or force remedies even after approvals elsewhere.
Decision in case concerning Rebecca Slaughter overturns decades of precedent curbing executive power. Plus how one man survived eight days lost in the Pacific Ocean Good morning.
Why it matters: Decision in case concerning Rebecca Slaughter overturns decades of precedent curbing executive power. Plus how one man survived eight days lost in the Pacific Ocean Good morning.
Venezuela's La Guaira state bore the brunt of the earthquake damage, bringing memories of a 1999 disaster that became President Hugo Chávez's first major test. Now, it's the acting leader's challenge.
Why it matters: Venezuela's La Guaira state bore the brunt of the earthquake damage, bringing memories of a 1999 disaster that became President Hugo Chávez's first major test. Now, it's the acting leader's challenge.
Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts President Trump wanted to paint the Reflecting Pool that sits between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial a deep shade of blue;...
Why it matters: Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts President Trump wanted to paint the Reflecting Pool that sits between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial a deep shade of blue;...
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his power. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)
Why it matters: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a 91-year-old precedent that has prevented presidents from removing members of independent agencies meant to be a check on his power. (Image credit: Kevin Dietsch)
The Supreme Court said Monday that President Trump could not fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a blockbuster ruling that limits the president's influence on the central bank.
Why it matters: The Supreme Court said Monday that President Trump could not fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a blockbuster ruling that limits the president's influence on the central bank.
She has a young woman’s voice, a friendly face and a police chief’s badge.
Why it matters: She has a young woman’s voice, a friendly face and a police chief’s badge.
Court expected to hand down decisions on several outstanding cases, wrapping up term that has focussed on Trump’s expansive claims of presidential power Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.
Why it matters: Court expected to hand down decisions on several outstanding cases, wrapping up term that has focussed on Trump’s expansive claims of presidential power Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog.
Georgia has declared a state of emergency as two wildfires in the southeast of the state destroyed dozens of homes. The fires have burned tens of thousands of acres, and the dam...
Why it matters: Georgia has declared a state of emergency as two wildfires in the southeast of the state destroyed dozens of homes. The fires have burned tens of thousands of acres, and the dam...
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...
The fight between the U.S. and Iran has shifted into the Strait of Hormuz, where both sides are testing blockade power at sea. That matters because this narrow waterway is one o...
Why it matters: The fight between the U.S. and Iran has shifted into the Strait of Hormuz, where both sides are testing blockade power at sea. That matters because this narrow waterway is one o...
Volodymyr Zelensky says it is “disrespectful” that U.S. envoys have flown to Moscow several times but never visited Kyiv. The complaint is bigger than etiquette. It is about who...
Why it matters: Volodymyr Zelensky says it is “disrespectful” that U.S. envoys have flown to Moscow several times but never visited Kyiv. The complaint is bigger than etiquette. It is about who...
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...
The U.S. says it intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf and released video it says shows the mission. This matters because a military move at sea can quickly turn...
Why it matters: The U.S. says it intercepted an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf and released video it says shows the mission. This matters because a military move at sea can quickly turn...
Trump says Israel did not talk him into war with Iran. That matters because it puts the decision squarely on the U.S. executive branch as the conflict strains support at home. T...
Why it matters: Trump says Israel did not talk him into war with Iran. That matters because it puts the decision squarely on the U.S. executive branch as the conflict strains support at home. T...
Congress temporarily extended a controversial surveillance power under FISA. The move keeps a major spying tool alive, even as critics warn it can sweep up Americans’ data witho...
Why it matters: Congress temporarily extended a controversial surveillance power under FISA. The move keeps a major spying tool alive, even as critics warn it can sweep up Americans’ data witho...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are briefing the public on the war with Iran. This matters because war decisions are not just foreign pol...
Why it matters: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine are briefing the public on the war with Iran. This matters because war decisions are not just foreign pol...
The Senate voted down a War Powers Resolution for the fourth time this year, keeping U.S. military action in Iran alive without new congressional approval. That matters because...
Why it matters: The Senate voted down a War Powers Resolution for the fourth time this year, keeping U.S. military action in Iran alive without new congressional approval. That matters because...
Donald Trump’s threat to Iran set off a warning from retired military officers that the president may have crossed into unlawful war talk. That matters because this is not just...
Why it matters: Donald Trump’s threat to Iran set off a warning from retired military officers that the president may have crossed into unlawful war talk. That matters because this is not just...
Democrats are pressing Trump’s cabinet to remove him while Republicans look the other way. The fight matters because the president is using the power of the office to threaten w...
Why it matters: Democrats are pressing Trump’s cabinet to remove him while Republicans look the other way. The fight matters because the president is using the power of the office to threaten w...
Israel’s courts and lawmakers are fighting over who gets to protest, who gets to pray, and who gets funded during wartime. The clash matters because it exposes how emergency rul...
Why it matters: Israel’s courts and lawmakers are fighting over who gets to protest, who gets to pray, and who gets funded during wartime. The clash matters because it exposes how emergency rul...
Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed at least 14 people as the fighting with Hezbollah kept spreading. The violence matters now because it is not staying on one border. It is d...
Why it matters: Israeli strikes across Lebanon killed at least 14 people as the fighting with Hezbollah kept spreading. The violence matters now because it is not staying on one border. It is d...
The U.S. has deported eight people described as being of African origin to Uganda, and critics say the move was illegal and dehumanizing. It matters because deportation is one o...
Why it matters: The U.S. has deported eight people described as being of African origin to Uganda, and critics say the move was illegal and dehumanizing. It matters because deportation is one o...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with G-7 diplomats over Iran and Ukraine. The fight matters because these meetings are where the U.S. tries to hold allies together w...
Why it matters: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clashed with G-7 diplomats over Iran and Ukraine. The fight matters because these meetings are where the U.S. tries to hold allies together w...
President Trump appeared to doze during a Cabinet meeting as his top officials defended the U.S. military campaign in Iran. That is not just a bad look. It raises a basic questi...
Why it matters: President Trump appeared to doze during a Cabinet meeting as his top officials defended the U.S. military campaign in Iran. That is not just a bad look. It raises a basic questi...
Kansas lawmakers passed a sweeping bill to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, and send the measure to the governor. The new rules would ban spread pricing and point-of-...
Why it matters: Kansas lawmakers passed a sweeping bill to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, and send the measure to the governor. The new rules would ban spread pricing and point-of-...
Trump is signaling a bigger war effort while Congress faces a possible $200 billion funding demand. That is a fight over war powers, public money, and who gets to say yes before...
Why it matters: Trump is signaling a bigger war effort while Congress faces a possible $200 billion funding demand. That is a fight over war powers, public money, and who gets to say yes before...
Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed a key House vote on FISA reauthorization as Republican resistance grows over warrantless surveillance powers. The delay matters because Congress...
Why it matters: Speaker Mike Johnson has delayed a key House vote on FISA reauthorization as Republican resistance grows over warrantless surveillance powers. The delay matters because Congress...