POLITICS/GOVERNMENT
Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
Read full article: Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit arguesConservation and historical organizations are suing the Trump administration over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks.
Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled James Talarico interview over FCC equal time fears
Read full article: Stephen Colbert says network lawyers pulled James Talarico interview over FCC equal time fearsStephen Colbert says his interview with Texas Democrat James Talarico was pulled from Monday's broadcast over fears it would violate “equal time” guidance from the Federal Communications Commission under the Trump administration.
There was 'a bridge called Jesse Jackson' across decades of civil rights advocacy
Read full article: There was 'a bridge called Jesse Jackson' across decades of civil rights advocacyThe Rev. Jesse Jackson kept up his more than half-century-long fight for civil and human rights through his final years despite challenges over his health, the coronavirus pandemic, racial injustice and political divisions.
Politics & Power: States fight back as Trump moves to seize control of election systems
Read full article: Politics & Power: States fight back as Trump moves to seize control of election systemsPresident Donald Trump wants to “nationalize” American elections — and state officials from both parties are sounding the alarm. From FBI raids to voter-roll demands and talk of ICE at the polls, on Politics & Power, we break down how the battle over who runs U.S. elections could reshape democracy itself.
The Latest: Partial government shutdown over DHS oversight seems poised to drag on
Read full article: The Latest: Partial government shutdown over DHS oversight seems poised to drag onLawmakers and the White House offered no signs of compromise over the holiday weekend in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers that has led to a pause in funding for the Department of Homeland Security.
Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board saying he deeply regrets association with Epstein
Read full article: Thomas Pritzker steps down from Hyatt board saying he deeply regrets association with EpsteinThomas Pritzker will retire as the executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels after details of his affiliation with Jeffrey Epstein were revealed in documents related to the burgeoning investigation of ties the notorious sex trafficker had to the elite and powerful.
Bangladesh’s new prime minister is sworn in after his party’s landslide election win
Read full article: Bangladesh’s new prime minister is sworn in after his party’s landslide election winBangladesh’s new prime minister has been sworn in after his party’s landslide win in parliamentary elections last week, the country’s first since the massive 2024 uprising.
Trump and Maryland governor Wes Moore battle over Potomac River sewage spill response
Read full article: Trump and Maryland governor Wes Moore battle over Potomac River sewage spill responsePresident Donald Trump is lashing out at Maryland Gov. Wes Moore over what he says is as a lagging response to a January pipe rupture that sent sewage flowing into the Potomac River northwest of Washington.
Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed in Philadelphia
Read full article: Trump administration ordered to restore George Washington slavery exhibit it removed in PhiladelphiaA federal judge has ordered an exhibit about nine people enslaved by George Washington to be restored at his former home in Philadelphia after President Donald Trump’s administration took it down last month.
Texas Republican Paxton steps up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. Cornyn ahead of early voting
Read full article: Texas Republican Paxton steps up his Senate bid against GOP Sen. Cornyn ahead of early votingTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is stepping up his race for the U.S. Senate with early voting about to begin for the March 3 GOP primary.
Here are all of the plans so far to cut property taxes in Florida
Read full article: Here are all of the plans so far to cut property taxes in FloridaThe latest Legislative session is underway in Florida, and lawmakers have already filed several proposals for cutting property taxes statewide.
NAACP asks judge to protect against 'misuse' of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia's Fulton County
Read full article: NAACP asks judge to protect against 'misuse' of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia's Fulton CountyThe NAACP and allied groups are asking a judge to limit how the federal government uses voter data seized in an FBI raid near Atlanta.
No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight
Read full article: No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversightLawmakers and the White House are offering no signs of compromise in their battle over oversight of federal immigration officers.
Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown
Read full article: Trump's border czar says 'small' security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdownMore than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota’s Twin Cities area and hundreds more will depart in the days ahead as part of the Trump administration’s drawdown of its immigration enforcement surge.
Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launch
Read full article: Hungarian opposition leader Magyar vows to pull Hungary back toward the West in campaign launchHungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar is launching his election campaign and says he can return Hungary to a stronger European path.
Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at inaugural meeting
Read full article: Trump says Board of Peace will unveil $5 billion in Gaza reconstruction pledges at inaugural meetingPresident Donald Trump says that members of his newly created Board of Peace have pledged $5 billion toward rebuilding Gaza and will commit thousands of personnel to international stabilization and police forces for the territory.
States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensus
Read full article: States reliant on Colorado River fail to meet the latest deadline to find consensusThe seven Western states that depend on the Colorado River have missed a deadline for the second time to agree on a plan addressing record drought and water shortages.
Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman pledges to work for democracy after landslide victory in election
Read full article: Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman pledges to work for democracy after landslide victory in electionBangladesh’s incoming leader says he will work to build a more democratic country, overcoming challenges related to weak institutions.
In battleground Michigan, 3 Democrats test vision of affordability in the Senate primary
Read full article: In battleground Michigan, 3 Democrats test vision of affordability in the Senate primaryVoters say they're worried about the cost of living, and affordability is a leading issue in 2026 campaigns.
Memo says White House was 'excellently preserved' during East Wing demolition for Trump's ballroom
Read full article: Memo says White House was 'excellently preserved' during East Wing demolition for Trump's ballroomA White House memo says demolition crews "excellently preserved" the White House residence when they tore down the East Wing for President Donald Trump’s planned ballroom.
A judge says she'll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients
Read full article: A judge says she'll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipientsA judge says she plans to rule that President Donald Trump’s administration still cannot force states to hand over detailed information on people who have applied for or received SNAP food aid.
Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal
Read full article: Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposalThe Trump administration is urging other nations to press a tiny Pacific island country to withdraw a United Nations draft resolution supporting strong action to prevent climate change, including reparations for damage caused by any nation that fails to take actiom.
US lawmakers limp to global security summit trailed by political crises at home
Read full article: US lawmakers limp to global security summit trailed by political crises at homeDozens of U.S. lawmakers were trying to make their way this weekend to the Munich Security Conference to assure allies of America's reliability.
Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal
Read full article: Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appealVirginia voters will get to cast ballots on a congressional redistricting plan that could help Democrats in this year's midterm elections.
Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions
Read full article: Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissionsThe Trump administration is suing Harvard University, saying it has refused to provide admissions records that the Justice Department demanded to ensure the Ivy League school stopped using affirmative action in admissions.
Teachers describe immigration enforcement's impact on classrooms in challenge of Trump policy
Read full article: Teachers describe immigration enforcement's impact on classrooms in challenge of Trump policyIn a new court filing, teachers around the country describe how President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is emptying classrooms and frightening families.
US spent $40 million on roughly 300 deportations to third nations, Democratic report finds
Read full article: US spent $40 million on roughly 300 deportations to third nations, Democratic report findsThe Trump administration spent at least $40 million to deport roughly 300 migrants to countries other than their own, according to a report compiled by the Democratic staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Iran's military degraded by 12-day war with Israel, but still has significant capabilities
Read full article: Iran's military degraded by 12-day war with Israel, but still has significant capabilitiesFears are rising of the outbreak of another war that could spread into a regional conflict in the Middle East as U.S. President Donald Trump raises the pressure on on Iran to give up its nuclear program.
At Fort Bragg, Trump says Maduro raid showed 'full military might' of US and means 'we are feared'
Read full article: At Fort Bragg, Trump says Maduro raid showed 'full military might' of US and means 'we are feared'President Trump used a Fort Bragg appearance on Friday to praise U.S. Special Forces for last month's raid that removed Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro.
Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms
Read full article: Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midtermsPresident Donald Trump says he's amassed a collection of campaign funds exceeding $1.5 billion, an unprecedented sum for a lame-duck president.
As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?
Read full article: As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?Politicians from President Donald Trump to local lawmakers agree that tech companies should cover the power costs of artificial intelligence data centers.
Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research funding
Read full article: Professors in the Epstein files say they hoped friendship would lead to research fundingA new trove of documents released by the Justice Department reveals that Epstein’s reach into academia was wider than previously known.
Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'
Read full article: Trump says change in power in Iran 'would be the best thing that could happen'President Donald Trump says a change in power in Iran “would be the best thing that could happen” as the U.S. administration weighs whether to take military action against Tehran.
Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking
Read full article: Trump pardons 5 former NFL players for crimes ranging from perjury to drug traffickingPresident Donald Trump has pardoned five former NFL players for crimes that include perjury, counterfeiting and drug trafficking.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country’s first election since 2024 uprising
Read full article: Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country’s first election since 2024 uprisingThe Bangladesh Nationalist Party has claimed victory in the country’s first election since the 2024 uprising, positioning itself to form the next government and potentially reshape Bangladesh’s political landscape after years of intense rivalry and disputed polls.
Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led states
Read full article: Judge temporarily blocks Trump officials from rescinding health grants to some Democratic-led statesA federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot pull back $600 million in public health grants allocated to four Democratic-led states, for now.
