The mechanics of upending American democracy would entail surmounting a thick tangle of constitutional, bureaucratic, legal…
Though the 22nd Amendment prohibits Trump from being elected president again, it does not prohibit him from serving as president…
Many federal employees fear they may end up in ethical binds, caught between the instructions of their bosses and their…
Joe Biden’s imprint on the federal judiciary goes far beyond his naming of the first Black woman justice to the Supreme…
The wealthiest areas in the US are almost 7 times richer than the poorest regions, a disparity that has nearly doubled since…
The US ambassador to the UN has considerable power and influence over US international affairs.
Three-phased deal will start with the release of 33 hostages held by Hamas since Oct. 7, 2023. If fully implemented, the…
Incoming Trump administration is set to adopt a more hawkish stance on Cuba-US relations – but a more targeted sanctions…
Donald Trump has history on his side when he muses about the US acquiring Greenland. That idea was proposed by military…
Popular memes debating Harris’ racial authenticity say less about the US’s first Black and Indian vice president and…
The OMB is like the government’s central nervous system – it, and its director, are at the center of pretty much everything.
The director of the CIA is responsible for overseeing the agency’s clandestine operations and advising the president on…
The Danish-controlled island is coveted by some external actors who see the vast territory as a vector for precious minerals…
When governments denounce terrorist attacks, backlash follows – typically within a few days, research found.
The struggle has yielded both compromises and new strips of red tape for more than 100 years.
The Department of Homeland Security’s massive bureaucracy has many critical national security functions and spends billions…
Mayor Parker may also have to grapple with the incoming Trump administration on issues of immigration enforcement in Philly,…
Inaugural addresses that newly minted presidents have given over the past 250 years have aimed to do several key things,…
Marco Rubio, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state, will begin his confirmation hearing on Jan. 15.
The US now faces the likelihood of a bruising and raucous set of confirmation hearings − a clear break from the cooperative…