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Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes
Trump’s second term is reshaping US science with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing policy changes Trump’s second term is reshaping US science policy with unprecedented cuts and destabilizing changes, marking a new precedent for mutual distrust between scientists and the administration. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has been used to promote private […]
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Miami’s new mayor faces a housing affordability crisis, city charter reform and a shrinking budget
Miami’s new mayor faces a housing affordability crisis, city charter reform and a shrinking budget Miami’s new mayor, Eileen Higgins, faces several key challenges, including addressing the city’s housing affordability crisis, reforming the city charter, and managing a shrinking budget. The city’s housing market is at risk of a bubble, with high prices unaffordable for […]
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Americans are really concerned about democracy
Americans are really concerned about democracy A new study finds that Americans are deeply concerned about the state of US democracy, with 84% saying it’s either in crisis or facing serious challenges. The Republican Party is particularly divided, with three distinct groups: Trump-first Republicans who support broad presidential authority, Constitution-first Republicans who prioritize checks and […]
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John Fetterman is an unusual politician – but his rise from borough mayor to US senator reflects a recent trend
John Fetterman is an unusual politician – but his rise from borough mayor to US senator reflects a recent trend John Fetterman’s rise from borough mayor to US senator reflects a recent trend in American politics where mayors of small and midsized cities are developing national political profiles. The phenomenon has roots in suburbanization and […]
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DOGE is no more, and in its wake, only chaos
DOGE is no more, and in its wake, only chaos DOGE (Digital Government Executive Office) was dissolved eight months before its charter expires due to the power vacuum left by Elon Musk’s departure from his role as head. Musk’s tenure as head of DOGE was marked by controversy, including a physical altercation with Treasury Secretary […]
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What America’s divided and tumultuous politics of the late-19th century can teach us
What America’s divided and tumultuous politics of the late-19th century can teach us The late-19th century US politics (1876-1896) can teach us lessons about today’s divided America, including the importance of unified government and the consequences of intense partisanship. In this period, the nation was closely divided, with no president serving two consecutive terms, and […]
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The shutdown has ended – but this economist isn’t rejoicing quite yet
The shutdown has ended – but this economist isn’t rejoicing quite yet The US government shutdown has ended after 43 days, but its economic impact will be felt for some time. The short-term effects of the shutdown include a decline in consumer spending, reduced tourism activity, and a hit to retailers, particularly in Washington D.C. […]
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House speaker’s refusal to seat Arizona representative is supported by history and law
House speaker’s refusal to seat Arizona representative is supported by history and law House Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal to seat Arizona Representative Adelita Grijalva until the federal government resumes normal operations has sparked a lawsuit from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, who claims Johnson is using his power to “strengthen his hand” in the ongoing […]
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Dick Cheney’s expansive vision of presidential power lives on in Trump’s agenda
Dick Cheney’s expansive vision of presidential power lives on in Trump’s agenda Dick Cheney’s expansive vision of presidential power lives on in Donald Trump’s agenda, which has seen a barrage of unilateral presidential actions since his second term began. Trump’s actions have been justified by invoking the unitary executive theory, a conservative thesis that calls […]
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A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi
A brief history of congressional oversight, from Revolutionary War financing to Pam Bondi A brief history of congressional oversight has shifted dramatically during the second Trump administration, with hearings becoming increasingly partisan and confrontational. Congressional oversight plays a crucial role in keeping executive branch agencies accountable to the public, ensuring that laws are faithfully executed, […]
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