American politics
Fact-checking Ilhan Omar’s Ramadan accusation against the US - opinion
Were US strikes timed for Ramadan, or is that narrative built on shaky facts?
Trump's media machine-gun: How Karoline Leavitt is rewriting the White House rules
The silence that surrenders America: Why Jews know they can’t trust JD Vance anymore - opinion
Conference Ambassador Groisman discusses Israel advocacy
Republicans must address Nazi problem among Gen Z conservatives, Trump ally Laura Loomer says
Laura Loomer said that a failure to do so could lead to a Democratic blue wave in the 2026 midterms and pave the way for California Gov. Gavin Newsom to take the White House in 2028.
US Pres. Donald Trump committed to $2,000 tariff payoff, warns US faces 'economic disaster'
Trump said the United States faced an economic and national security disaster if the Supreme Court ruled against his use of an emergency powers law to impose sweeping tariffs.
What Somerville can actually do on Israel divestment under Massachusetts law
While several US cities and universities have considered similar proposals, the Somerville vote is notable because it succeeded at the ballot box.
Trump may run for third White House term, former strategist Steve Bannon says
When asked how Trump could get around the US Constitution, Bannon replied, "The only way President Trump wins in 2028, and continues to stay in office, is by the will of the American people."
Opposing Trump's campus policies as a Jewish university president
Michael Roth, Wesleyan's Jewish president, stands apart in opposing Trump's campus policies, negotiated with encampments, and says Jews shouldn't back Trump
Trump’s flaws in domestic politics helped broker Gaza ceasefire - opinion
The very features that made this deal possible are also the ones that are eroding America’s democracy and prosperity.
A call for civil discourse in the wake of Charlie Kirk's death - opinion
The challenges are real. But so is the promise of America. If we can meet this moment with clarity and courage, our democracy will not just survive – it will thrive.
Trump has no basis to deploy troops to Chicago, Democratic leader Jeffries says
In the wake of Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to Washington, DC, the president has now set his sights on Chicago.
US judge blocks Trump from withholding funds from Los Angeles, other sanctuary cities
Trump's orders targeted so-called sanctuary jurisdictions that have laws and policies that limit or prevent local law enforcement from assisting federal officers with civil immigration arrests.
Democratic Party of Minnesota revokes endorsement of mayoral candidate for state's largest city
The endorsement's revocation was due to "substantial failures" in the Minneapolis convention's voting process.
