#US Politics

Former Republican Senator Ben Sasse has announced his diagnosis of stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He shared the news and his resolve to fight the illness in a personal post on social media.

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz declared the military will never fully withdraw from Gaza, planning new army outposts in defiance of a US-backed peace plan signed in October. The move challenges the fragile ceasefire and signals a push for settlement expansion.

President Donald Trump has declared Greenland essential for U.S. national security and appointed a special envoy, drawing a fierce rebuke from Denmark and Greenland, who called the move a violation of sovereignty.

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton has introduced a bill to block the Trump administration from using federal funds for military action in Venezuela, reigniting the U.S. debate on presidential war powers.

Veteran GOP strategist Marc Short discusses the Republican Party's current state and emerging leaders in an NPR interview, offering clues to its future direction ahead of the 2026 and 2028 elections.

A new POLITICO-Public First poll shows a dramatic shift in perception among key U.S. allies like Canada, Germany, and France, who now view America as an unreliable and negative global force under President Trump.

The U.S. Trump administration has paused all five offshore wind projects under construction, citing a classified DoD report. The move impacts nearly complete projects and escalates its conflict with the renewable energy sector.

U.S. President Trump warns Venezuelan President Maduro that 'it would be smart to leave' power as the U.S. seizes oil tankers, sparking condemnation from Russia and China and raising geopolitical tensions.

A U.S. federal court has ruled that the Trump administration's use of the 1798 Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan men to a prison in El Salvador violated their due process rights.

The U.S. Department of Justice is facing a bipartisan backlash and threats of contempt of Congress over its delayed release of Jeffrey Epstein files. Former President Bill Clinton has also demanded the release of all related documents.

As 2025 ends, the U.S. Congress faces criticism for a lack of legislative achievements and a rise in retirements. Former lawmakers warn the institution is 'in a coma,' citing long-term systemic issues.

Several state attorneys general claim the Trump administration is refusing to accept funding for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a move they warn could leave consumers vulnerable.