Donald Trump has intensified a government shutdown with unprecedented personal attacks on Democratic leaders, turning a budget impasse into a national political firestorm.
A new Times/Siena survey shows 64% of voters think America’s political divisions are beyond repair—marking a historic low in national unity.
Donald Trump plans to use a government shutdown as leverage to slash or eliminate agencies like the EPA and Department of Education, calling it an ‘unprecedented opportunity.’
A government shutdown looms as Republicans back a simple funding extension while Democrats insist on adding $1.1 trillion for health programs.
Ann Fagan Ginger, a pioneering civil liberties attorney and mentor to generations of activists, has died at age 100 after a lifetime of defending constitutional rights.
A growing number of Democrats are cutting ties with AIPAC, reflecting a deepening rift over U.S. policy toward Israel and Gaza.
The Trump administration has redefined U.S. drug enforcement by labeling recently killed Caribbean smugglers as ‘unlawful combatants,’ signaling a wartime approach to cartels.
Mexico’s ruling Morena party is under fire as top officials are exposed for lavish spending, contradicting its anti-corruption, pro-poor image and eroding public trust.
Italy pledges to recognize a Palestinian state—but only if Hamas releases all hostages and is barred from governance, aligning with Trump’s Gaza plan amid domestic outcry.
Deadly protests led by young Moroccans have erupted over government spending on the 2030 FIFA World Cup instead of healthcare, education, and jobs—leaving three dead and raising global concerns.