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This story fits Global Power Plays because the power mechanism is central, not incidental. The global power plays angle is the part hiding in plain sight.

The 1970s oil-shock playbook needs an update: The inflation costs remain, but the employment risks appear far smaller than they did 50 years ago.

Trump, still negotiating to conclude the war, claims it’s already over. Some Republican lawmakers have had enough Donald Trump has two things to say about his...

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This story fits Power Games because the power mechanism is central, not incidental. The power games angle is the part hiding in plain sight.

We don't know what Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for U.S. The global power plays angle is the part hiding in plain sight.

Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal...

Xavier Becerra’s unexpected surge in California’s 2026 governor’s race reveals how a broad working-class coalition and the late collapse of rival Eric...

A California resident has been charged with orchestrating a decade-long operation to illegally export U.S.

Spencer Pratt’s campaign used AI-generated videos to capture attention and shift the dynamics of the Los Angeles mayoral race, signaling a new era in...

Trump’s expected nomination of Todd Blanche, his former personal attorney, as attorney general signals a consolidation of executive power and a response...

The U.S. announces a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, though Israeli drone strikes reportedly continue.

Several Senate Republicans are openly opposing Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund,' highlighting internal party divisions and...

A deadly shooting at a California high school graduation and the arrest of a tech CEO for illegal exports to Iran both highlight how institutional failures...

A coalition of Democratic-led states is suing to block the Trump administration’s new student loan caps, arguing the policy will worsen the nursing...

President Trump’s plan to nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general signals a direct effort to consolidate executive influence over the Justice Department...

The race for New York’s 12th Congressional District reveals how political power is brokered in Manhattan, with party insiders, donors, and shifting...

California’s unresolved governor’s race highlights how slow vote counts can shift the balance of power, test public trust, and expose the mechanics of...

President Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte to a key national security post has reignited tensions with Senate Republicans, highlighting the ongoing struggle over...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s security and political strategies are increasingly influenced by U.S.

Trump’s attempt to balance hawkish advisors and voter concerns over Iran has left U.S. policy in a holding pattern, exposing the limits of executive...

Ohio State University will pay $100 million to settle lawsuits from former student athletes who say the school failed to stop sexual abuse by Dr.

Zach Lahn’s primary win in Iowa marks a rare moment where a Republican candidate prevailed despite Donald Trump’s endorsement of his opponent, signaling that...

The Southern Poverty Law Center is pressing a federal judge to consider sanctions against the Department of Justice after prosecutors distributed an...

Zach Lahn’s upset victory in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary marks a rare instance where GOP voters rejected Donald Trump’s endorsement, highlighting ongoing...

President Trump has authorized a broader U.S. military presence across multiple regions, targeting drug-smuggling operations in the eastern Pacific while...

Silicon Valley tech firms spent tens of millions in California’s primary election to back candidates likely to oppose new regulations and taxes.

Zach Lahn’s upset in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary marks a rare instance where a Trump-endorsed candidate lost, highlighting both the former...

Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s push for a Lebanon war powers resolution exposes deep House divisions over presidential authority and foreign military action...

Iowa’s latest primary results reveal a consolidation of Republican power and a shift away from the state’s once-unpredictable political landscape.

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s decision to run in Florida’s 20th Congressional District, a seat long held by Black Democrats, highlights how...

Primary results in California and Iowa highlight the evolving dynamics of party control, candidate influence, and the mechanisms that shape who advances in American...

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson’s resignation just months before the general election hands the governor a key opportunity to shape election oversight...

The US House voted to halt military action against Iran, directly challenging President Trump's authority and highlighting Congressional efforts to reclaim...

China’s interest in buying more Boeing aircraft, highlighted by US Treasury Secretary Bessent, is seen as a strategic move to gain leverage in US-China...

A suspected outbreak of New World screwworm in South Texas has triggered a rapid federal and state response, highlighting the critical role of...

Zach Lahn’s upset in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary marks a rare instance where Donald Trump’s endorsement failed to sway the outcome, highlighting...

The House passed a resolution to limit President Trump's authority to conduct military operations in Iran, signaling a rare assertion of congressional oversight over executive...

Senate Republicans have dropped a $1bn proposal for security upgrades at Donald Trump’s ballroom, fearing it would jeopardize a larger $70bn immigration...

Governor Jared Polis vetoed a bill that would have banned surveillance pricing in Colorado, prioritizing corporate interests over consumer protections.

Zach Lahn’s upset in Iowa’s gubernatorial primary signals that Donald Trump’s grip on the Republican Party, while still formidable, is not absolute.

Donald Trump’s remarks about his call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu highlight how U.S.

California’s slow vote count in the gubernatorial primary highlights how election administration shapes power, trust, and public leverage.

Senator Marco Rubio declared the war with Iran 'over' during Capitol Hill testimony, sidestepping questions about the conflict's outcome.

Senator Marco Rubio told Congress that Iran is suddenly willing to negotiate parts of its nuclear program, even as Tehran publicly ends peace talks. The m...

Xavier Becerra says he’s on track to advance in California’s governor race, but the real contest is about who controls the state’s future—and how the game is...

Donald Trump is already shaping the next Republican power structure, hinting that a Vance-Rubio ticket in 2028 would be 'unbeatable.' This is more than idle talk—it's a si...

After months of stalling, Senate Republicans are moving to fund Homeland Security’s immigration agencies—using reconciliation to sidestep gridlock and force a v...

The FBI shot and killed a man holding hostages in a California building that housed a bank and a school district office, raising questions about federal intervention, use...