Latest news and analysis in politics.
The fragile US-Iran truce ends in five days. Here's where nuclear deal talks stand, the key sticking points, and what a breakdown means for oil and the Middle East.
DNI Tulsi Gabbard has referred former CIA analyst Eric Ciaramella and ex-IC Inspector General Michael Atkinson to the Justice Department for possible prosecution.
Israel and Lebanon met face-to-face in Washington for the first time in over 30 years. Here is what happened, what was agreed, and what comes next.
Trump orders US military to blockade Iranian ports after Islamabad peace talks fail. Here's what the Hormuz crisis means for oil prices, global trade, and next steps.
Peter Magyar defeated Viktor Orbán in Hungary s 2026 election, ending 16 years of Fidesz rule. What this means for the EU, Ukraine, and the global far right.
The US Navy begins blocking Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz today after peace talks collapse, sending oil prices past $100 a barrel and roiling global markets.
Brazil's October 2026 election is shaping up as a rematch. Latest polls, top opposition candidates, key issues, and what markets expect.
The 2026 midterms are shaping up as a major referendum on Trump's second term. Here are the battleground races that will determine who controls Congress.
US and Israeli airstrikes kill 25+ in Tehran and Qom as Iran retaliates. Trump issues a Strait of Hormuz ultimatum. Oil surges past $111 per barrel.
Trump wants Jerome Powell gone, but firing the Fed Chair isn't as simple as a tweet. Here's what the law actually says — and what happens if Trump tries.
Iran shot down two US military aircraft on April 3, 2026 — an F-15E and an A-10 — the first US planes lost in the conflict. Latest on the missing crew.
Trump abruptly fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on April 2, 2026, naming personal defense attorney Todd Blanche as her DOJ replacement. Full breakdown.
Over 8 million people joined 3,300 No Kings rallies across all 50 states on March 29 — what protesters want and what happens next.
Sherrod Brown's comeback bid, Jon Husted's appointed seat, and Pennsylvania's 30-year GOP grip — the 2026 midterm battlegrounds are heating up fast.
France faces its worst political crisis since 1968. Five prime ministers in two years, budgets forced by decree, and millions demanding a Sixth Republic.
South Africa's 2026 local elections could end ANC control of Johannesburg as voter apathy hits record lows and coalition chaos reshapes governance.
The US national debt crossed $39 trillion on March 17, 2026. With only $2 trillion of headroom left, here's what comes next and why it matters to your wallet.
PM Sanae Takaichi leverages her LDP supermajority to rewrite Japan's pacifist constitution. Here's the timeline, the politics, and what it means for Asia.
India's 50-year freeze on parliamentary seat allocation expires in 2026, threatening to shift power from south to north and sparking a federal crisis.
Mark Carney's Liberals are two seats from a majority after four floor-crossings. Three byelections on April 13 will decide Canada's political future.
The 2026 Republican primaries have become a civil war. Trump's hand-picked candidates are toppling incumbents as $500M floods the battle for the party's future.
The ANC-DA Government of National Unity faces collapse as ideological clashes, local elections, and MK Party pressure threaten South Africa's fragile coalition.
India faces its biggest constitutional showdown as the 50-year freeze on parliamentary seat allocation expires. The North-South power shift explained.
Scotland votes May 7 in its most unpredictable election since devolution. SNP leads, Reform UK eyes 25 seats, and Labour battles the Mandelson scandal.
Five state elections in 2026 threaten Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition. After a shock CDU defeat in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate votes Sunday.
The 2026 midterm primaries are the most expensive in U.S. history. Here's every key filing deadline, top Senate races, and where billions are being spent.
The DHS shutdown hits week five — 366 TSA officers have quit, wait times exceed 90 minutes at major airports, and officials warn small airports face closure.
UK Prime Minister Starmer confronts the biggest Labour rebellion since 2024 as Red Wall MPs demand reversal of infrastructure spending cuts in 2026 budget.
France extends nuclear umbrella to Poland under the Kraków Accord, the most significant European defense treaty since NATO's founding in 1949.
Super Tuesday 2026 primary results show centrist challengers defeating incumbents in Texas and Illinois, signaling a populist realignment in both parties.
Trump signed an executive order Feb. 11 requiring agencies to coordinate with Elon Musk's DOGE on workforce reductions and to hire one person for every four who leave.
A Feb. 28 bilateral meeting turned into a shouting match. Trump and Vance accused Zelenskyy of disrespect; the minerals deal went unsigned and aid was suspended.
The Trump administration has repealed the EPA endangerment finding that underpinned federal climate regulation, removing the legal basis for carbon rules.
The SAVE repayment plan is being phased out in 2026. Borrowers may move to IBR, ICR, or PAYE. Here's what to expect and how to prepare.
Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%, adding about $56 per month for the average retiree. Here's when you get it and how it works.
