Politics Archive
Archives for February 2025


What the Oval Office confrontation tells us about Trump — and the future of Russia’s war on Ukraine.


Here’s what’s next for federal workers.


How layoffs at NOAA reveal a flaw in the government’s hiring system, briefly explained.


The absurd Epstein Files fiasco, briefly explained.


Trump and Musk are doing the Democrats’ job for them.


America is still the most influential country in the world, for better or worse.


The far-right influencer’s return to America has sparked new divisions among some of Donald Trump’s biggest supporters.


Job cuts, ideology, and a Sharpie: Trump’s beef with an important scientific agency, explained.


The administration aims to discharge transgender troops within 60 days.


EPA chief Lee Zeldin wants to demolish the bedrock of greenhouse gas regulation. It won’t be easy.


Trump’s lawyers just revealed their plan to place him in charge of federal spending.


The self-proclaimed misogynist has been awaiting trial in Romania for a litany of charges.


Far-right gays are ascendant everywhere but here.


The future of American politics is being hashed out on podcasts.


This DOGE cut could actually cost the government money.