How American political scandals have influenced the outcomes of presidential and congressional elections over the years.
Author: Parker Jospeh
How modern political scandals shape the political discourse in the United States. A look at Trump’s impeachment to sexual harassment allegations.
Trump offers 2 million federal employees eight months pay to quit The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it is offering buyouts to almost all federal workers who opt to leave their jobs by next week — an unprecedented move to shrink the US government as fast as possible.
Climate change made LA wildfires worse, says study Human-driven climate change set the stage for the devastating Los Angeles wildfires by reducing rainfall, parching vegetation, and extending the dangerous overlap between flammable drought conditions and powerful Santa Ana winds, according to an analysis published Tuesday. The study, conducted by dozens of researchers, concluded that the fire-prone conditions fueling the blazes were approximately 35 percent more likely due to global warming caused by burning fossil fuels.…
The Trump administration to offer buyouts federal workers and downsize as he looks to cut thousands of jobs and replace them with AI. Using a sneaky method of buying out there contracts and shortchanging the employees with a max of 8 months of the contract. Trump administration to offer buyouts federal workers and downsize President Trump wants to shrink government administration on Tuesday is set to send out a memo to all federal employees giving them the chance…
A man who was pushed into the path of an oncoming subway train in New York City recounted his harrowing tale in a new interview after he narrowly escaped death. Joseph Lynskey, 45, was standing on the platform of the 18th Street subway station in Manhattan, waiting for a train to take him to Brooklyn on the afternoon of Dec. 31. He had just had a celebratory lunch with friends and was headed home to…
A focused look at the Corrupt Bargain of 1824, exploring the consequences and impact of what is widely considered America’s first major political scandal.
What was the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal? A look at the Monica Lewinsky affair, its impact on Bill Clinton’s presidency, and how the 1998 political scandal impacted U.S. politics.
The development and importance of formal investigations in exposing corruption and misconduct within U.S. politics.
An exploration of the Peggy Eaton affair, its gendered implications, and its role in the Jackson administration’s dynamics.
An analysis of the ethical boundaries between private life and public office when it comes to political scandals and investigations.
How American political scandals have eroded public trust in government institutions and affected voter behavior.
How political parties navigate, respond to, and sometimes exploit scandals involving their members.
A timeline tracing the most significant US political scandals from the early 1800s to the present day. Starting in 1821 with The Corrupt Bargain of 1824 all the way through to the present day.
A guide to past presidential impeachments, from Andrew Johnson to Donald Trump, and the role political scandals played in these proceedings.
How public perception during a scandal can make or break a political career, and the role of the electorate in holding officials accountable.
Andrew Johnson’s impeachment, the scandals surrounding his administration, and the post-Civil War political climate.
Exploring the strategies political figures use to cover up scandals and the consequences when they fail.
A look at the personal and professional impact of American political scandals on leaders, including public reactions, resignations, and comebacks.
How social media has changed the landscape of American political scandals, from viral campaigns to instantaneous news cycles.
The US Justice Department Tuesday said it had fired several career lawyers who worked on President Trump’s criminal cases. The employees worked with special counsel Jack Smith on investigations involving Trump’s role in overturning the 2020 presidential election and his alleged mishandling of classified documents. Smith resigned from the department earlier this month. He dropped both cases after Trump’s election, citing a longstanding policy against prosecuting a sitting president. What did the Justice Department say? “Today, Acting…
A detailed exploration of investigations into foreign interference in U.S. politics, including the Trump-Russia investigation and other related scandals.
Reflecting on lessons learned from the major scandals in U.S. political history and what reforms are needed to prevent future controversies.
An analysis of how American political scandals intersect with the legal system, from congressional hearings to criminal trials.
A broader look at how American political scandals reveal systemic corruption within government institutions and the need for reform.