Browsing: USA politics

Top Democrat backs Republican bill to avoid government shutdown but warns that the bill gives Trump and Elon Musk more power to cut government services.

Cliff Notes Several Democratic governors are leveraging sports discussions to connect with voters and portray a relatable image, as they seek to strengthen their outreach.…

Cliff Notes President Trump expressed skepticism about the Education Department managing the federal government’s nearly $2 trillion student loan portfolio, stating, "That’s not their business."…

When the United States signed a free-trade agreement with Canada and Mexico over 30 years ago, it was under the premise that collaboration with these…

Trump Issues Warning to Hamas US President Donald Trump has been in direct talks with Hamas, issuing them a “last warning” – to release all…

US President Donald Trump on Monday ordered a temporary suspension of US military aid to Ukraine. It comes just days after Trump clashed with Ukrainian…

US Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence Monday that Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky would “eventually” agree to discuss peace with Russia, following his bitter Oval…

Key US agencies, including the FBI, State Department and the Pentagon, have instructed their employees not to respond to an email from cost-cutting chief Elon Musk ordering…

Vice President – JD Vance Republican elected on Donald Trump’s ticket in the 2023 November elections. Vice President – JD Vance Republican James David Vance…

The current Speaker of the House – Mike Johnson Republican – Louisiana. Speaker of the House – Mike Johnson Republican Republican Mike Johnson elected 56th…

An exploration of the Watergate scandal -one of the biggest American political scandals of the 20th century – its causes, and how it reshaped the American political system.

Current Minority Leader of the U.S House of Representatives House of Representatives minority leader is Hakeem Jeffries Democrat New York State Hakeem Sekou Jeffries is…

Current Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives House of Representatives majority leader Steve Scalise (R) Republican Louisiana Stephen Joseph Scalise is an…

Who is the current Senate majority leader? John Thune – Republican South Dakota Serving in the 119th Congress John Randolph Thune is an American politician…

Who is the current Senate minority leader? Chuck Schumer Democrat from New York – 119th Congress session 2025-2027 Charles Ellis Schumer is an American politician…

How investigative journalism shaped the course of American political scandals, from Watergate to the Trump-Russia investigation.

How American political scandals have influenced the outcomes of presidential and congressional elections over the years.

How modern political scandals shape the political discourse in the United States. A look at Trump’s impeachment to sexual harassment allegations.

A US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s freeze on aid. Trump’s plan to pause the disbursements of federal grants and loans minutes before it was set…

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.