Politics
John Thune Takes Charge in the Senate, Ushering In a New Leadership Era
John Thune won election to the Senate in 2004 by conquering Senator Tom Daschle, the powerful Democratic leader, only to...
Will Matt Gaetz Participate in the House Speaker Vote?
As Speaker Mike Johnson labors to lock down enough support to be re-elected to his post, every vote is critical....
Eight Reasons Why Nepal’s First Billionaire, Binod Chaudhary, Should Lead Nepali Politics – Dr. Rajan Thapaliya, Ph.D.
Nepal’s political landscape demands leaders who can bring innovation, integrity, and transformative change to a nation brimming with potential yet...
How Hegseth Salvaged His Secretary of Defense Nomination
The president-elect became convinced that letting Pete Hegseth fail would set off a feeding frenzy among senators. What followed was...
Fact-Checking Trump’s Cabinet Picks
Linda Qiu, a New York Times reporter, fact-checks some claims by three of President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks: Pete Hegseth,...
How Kash Patel, Trump’s F.B.I. Pick, Plans to Reshape the Bureau
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How Pardoning Hunter Complicates Biden’s Legacy
President Biden is facing criticism for pardoning his son Hunter after insisting he would not. Peter Baker, the chief White...
What Trump’s New Cabinet and Administration Picks Have in Common
A number of patterns have emerged among the people President-elect Donald J. Trump has indicated he wants to fill his...
What Trump’s Cabinet Picks Tell Us About His Second Term
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2024 Election Voter Turnout Map: See Where Trump Gained and Harris Lost
Change in votes compared with 2020 It may seem like a clear story: Donald Trump won the election by winning...
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