Politics

The Federal Reserve, America’s powerful central bank, has long been insulated from direct political interference — at least in theory. But the question of how much a president can influence the Fed’s leadership has bubbled up repeatedly in recent years, particularly during President Donald Trump’s first term when he publicly lambasted Fed Chair Jerome Powell for raising interest rates.

The IRS filed a court request carving out a religious exemption to the Johnson Amendment, allowing pastors to endorse political candidates.

A Media Research Center study finds PBS’s Washington Week featured 93% negative commentary on President Trump in early 2025.

Stacey Abrams outlined a 10‑step path to autocracy during “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” warning the U.S. may be at step nine.

On July 8, 2025, President Trump condemned wind and solar energy as inefficient, subsidized, and harmful to landscapes and wildlife.

ICE will maintain its enforcement operations even after recent coordinated ambush attacks on its agents in Alvarado, Texas.

Two Jewish graduate students at Cornell University filed a federal discrimination complaint, asserting their union rights were violated under Title VII.

On her site Courage Media, Ayaan Hirsi Ali commented on Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist running for New York City office.

Internal memos from Maria Comella show Kamala Harris ignored crucial PR advice—such as engaging independents and criticizing Democrats.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass sparked outrage after blatantly blowing off a key event marking the Palisades Fire anniversary to protest a federal ICE raid.