The End of Independent Agencies: Presidential Control Expands Over Federal Commissions
Recent legal changes and presidential actions have diminished the independence of federal agencies, centralizing power in agency chairs and the presidency.
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Recent legal changes and presidential actions have diminished the independence of federal agencies, centralizing power in agency chairs and the presidency.
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In a podcast interview, Hasan Piker criticized New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for cautious messaging and encouraged progressives to communicate their policies with greater confidence.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 4:39 AM
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At a July 22 rally in Marietta, Georgia, Donald Trump rejected the political use of 'affordability' yet highlighted his administration’s economic benefits and introduced new ‘Trump accounts’ for children’s savings.
Guardian US | Jul 23, 2026, 3:32 AM
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The lawsuit highlights tensions between state housing laws and local impact fees, while San Francisco adjusts affordable housing mandates amid concerns over development slowdowns.
Reason | Jul 22, 2026, 12:49 AM
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Roger Rogoff, recently fired as Seattle’s top federal prosecutor after less than an hour on the job, is contesting his removal in court, raising questions about the authority to dismiss court-appointed U.S. attorneys.
The Hill | Jul 22, 2026, 12:02 AM
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For the first time in history, President Donald Trump has used Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act to impose steep tariffs on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions with one of America's closest partners.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 7:17 PM
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Fifteen years after Occupy Wall Street dissolved, organizer Yotam Marom discusses the movement’s challenges and its influence on the rise of socialist politics in the US.
Guardian US | Jul 21, 2026, 11:54 AM
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President Donald Trump vows retaliation against Iran following US soldier deaths; Saudi-led coalition warns Houthis after naval blockade declaration.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 5:30 AM
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President Donald Trump vows retaliation against Iran following US soldier deaths; Saudi-led coalition warns Houthis after naval blockade declaration; Netanyahu assured no arrest during US visit.
France 24 English | Jul 21, 2026, 3:34 AM
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The White House accuses Canada of discriminatory trade actions as President Trump escalates tariffs on Canadian goods, despite legal challenges to the underlying tariff authority.
Reason | Jul 21, 2026, 1:50 AM
politics
A panel of Reason editors discusses the intensifying conflict in Iran, new U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods, and President Trump's recent election security address.
Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 11:53 PM
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Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, vows increased state intervention to address sluggish growth and rising public costs, while scrapping controversial digital ID plans.
Reason | Jul 20, 2026, 6:50 PMworld
Russian missile strikes on merchant vessels in the Black Sea have escalated, resulting in multiple casualties and prompting Ukrainian authorities to enhance maritime safety measures.
BBC World | Jul 20, 2026, 3:34 PMworld
Israel's embassy in Australia objects to the Labor Party's draft platform, claiming it unfairly assigns blame for the conflict and questions legal interpretations of settlements.
ABC Australia News | Jul 20, 2026, 10:25 AMgeneral
Recent victories by Democratic Socialists and progressive outsiders reflect a deeper crisis of institutional trust rather than a straightforward leftward political shift.
Fox News Latest | Jul 20, 2026, 9:25 AMpolitics
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed pushed back against CNN host Jake Tapper’s questions on Iran and Israel, highlighting a disagreement within the Democratic Party on support for Israel and addressing past remarks about Iran’s former leader.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 4:10 PMpolitics
President Trump and the Office of Management and Budget face accusations of violating the separation of powers by withholding funds Congress specifically approved.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 3:28 PMpolitics
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily lifts a lower court block on USPS restrictions for mail-in ballots lacking eligible voter lists, while other legal challenges continue.
The Hill | Jul 18, 2026, 5:15 PMus
Nearly a year after thousands of National Guard troops were deployed to Washington DC under a presidential crime emergency order, residents express growing unease and resistance as the deployment is extended through 2029.
Guardian US | Jul 18, 2026, 12:08 PMgeneral
Republicans in suburban New York highlight internal Democratic conflicts and left-wing victories as they fight to maintain a narrow House majority in the 2026 midterms.
Fox News Latest | Jul 18, 2026, 10:28 AMgeneral
Hundreds of wildfires in Canada have produced smoke affecting over 100 million Americans in more than a dozen states, prompting health warnings and mask distributions.
ABC Top Stories | Jul 18, 2026, 5:54 AMpolitics
Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi discuss recent political and social topics including Donald Trump’s primetime address, expanded definitions of rape, and improvements in medical quality of life.
Reason | Jul 18, 2026, 4:25 AMworld
Marco Rubio escalates US opposition to the International Criminal Court, citing threats to American legal sovereignty and the protection of US personnel abroad.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 18, 2026, 2:08 AMworld
Following the failure to find a buyer for the Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter, legal experts warn that the Tasmanian government could be responsible for costly site rehabilitation.
ABC Australia News | Jul 18, 2026, 1:11 AMShowing 25-48 of 67 articles.