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Politics and Policy

105 articles

A close-up of an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card being swiped at a grocery store terminal, symbolizing people are losing food assistance.
Politics and Policy

Food aid cuts hit as Republican megabill implemented

People are losing food assistance as the Republican megabill is implemented, prompting the Center on…

David Hale·April 23, 2026, 11:04 AM
An aerial view of the US Capitol Building, symbolizing the ongoing longest government shutdown keeps growing, with visible signs of reduced activity around federal buildings.
Politics and Policy

Longest Government Shutdown Keeps Growing Amid DHS Concerns

America’s longest government shutdown keeps growing as Senate Democrats hold firm amid DHS concerns, jeopardizing nation…

Elena Marchetti·April 23, 2026, 3:04 AM
An abstract representation of a map of Virginia being redrawn with lines shifting, symbolizing how Virginia voters approve redistricting plan for Democrats.
Politics and Policy

Virginia Voters Approve Redistricting Plan, Boosting Democrats

Virginia voters approve redistricting plan on April 22, 2026, boosting Democrats’ midterm election prospects and reshapi…

Elena Marchetti·April 22, 2026, 7:05 PM
A conceptual image illustrating a 'chimera education bill' with two distinct, interlocking gears labeled 'Democratic Proposals' and 'Republican Priorities' coming together to power a single, complex educational system.
Politics and Policy

DeSantis Signs ‘Chimera’ Education Bill Combining Proposals

Florida Gov. DeSantis signed a landmark education bill combining Democratic and Republican proposals on April 22, 2026,…

Marcus Rivera·April 22, 2026, 3:05 AM
A wide shot of the Oklahoma State Capitol building in Oklahoma City, with a legislative session in progress visible through large windows, symbolizing the passage of the Oklahoma reading reform bill.
Politics and Policy

Oklahoma Reading Reform Bill Passes Senate, Heads to Governor

Oklahoma’s reading reform bill has passed the Senate and is now headed to the governor’s desk, marking a significant ste…

Marcus Rivera·April 21, 2026, 7:05 PM
A symbolic image representing the National Assembly Speaker and floor leader election, featuring a stylized gavel and an open ballot box.
Politics and Policy

Democratic Party begins National Assembly Speaker, floor leader election

The Democratic Party’s National Assembly Speaker and floor leader election begins, signaling major shifts in legislative…

Elena Marchetti·April 21, 2026, 12:02 PM
TRNC President speaking at a podium with the TRNC and Turkish flags prominently displayed, emphasizing TRNC Cyprus policy coordination.
Politics and Policy

Dramatic TRNC Cyprus Policy Coordinated with Ankara

TRNC president declares all Cyprus policy steps are coordinated with Ankara, signaling deeper strategic alignment and im…

David Hale·April 20, 2026, 3:05 AM
A modern fighter jet flying over the mountainous landscape of Peru, symbolizing the Peru fighter jet deferral.
Politics and Policy

Bold Peru Fighter Jet Deferral Signals Political Transition

Peru’s interim president defers a massive $3.5 billion fighter jet purchase to the next elected government, signaling a…

David Hale·April 19, 2026, 11:05 AM
A wide, slightly elevated shot of the US Capitol Building under a dramatic sky, symbolizing the ongoing DHS shutdown and congressional gridlock.
Politics and Policy

Dramatic DHS Shutdown: Congress Weighs Next Vote

The ongoing DHS shutdown on Friday, April 18, 2026, highlights deep partisan divisions and the struggle to fund critical…

James Whitfield·April 18, 2026, 3:15 AM
An aerial view of a bustling city square on election day, with visible voting booths and lines of people, representing the 52nd Parliament election campaign.
Politics and Policy

Dramatic 52nd Parliament Election Campaign: Motivating or Lacking Ideas?

The 52nd Parliament election campaign, concluding April 17, 2026, is under scrutiny for being either motivating or lacki…

David Hale·April 17, 2026, 7:06 PM
An aerial view of the border region impacted by the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, showing a demarcation line and surrounding landscape.
Politics and Policy

Historic Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire: French Ministry Welcomes Trump’s Diplomatic Breakthrough

France welcomes a temporary 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire announced by President Trump, supporting Beirut’s decision f…

James Whitfield·April 17, 2026, 11:05 AM
An aerial view of the Nebraska State Capitol building, highlighting new security infrastructure and access points, reflecting the recent Capitol security changes.
Politics and Policy

Dramatic Capitol Security Changes Become Law in Nebraska

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen allowed dramatic Capitol security changes to become law without signing them, while vetoing…

James Whitfield·April 17, 2026, 3:05 AM
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