US borrowing costs hit highest level since 2007 as oil jumps
The 10-year Treasury yield briefly topped 5% Monday and rose to 5.04% on Tuesday before easing back.
Current events: U.S. politics and global headlines to watch
The Reuters reporting on U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran warns analysts fear the operations could widen the regional conflict.
In American politics, has racism become a feature, not a bug?
Racism is no longer a deal breaker — in life or in politics. It’s a tough truth to face, especially, I admit, for someone whose family members used nonviolence to fight dangerous civil rights battles, forcing a resistant America to live up to its ideals. But it’s a truth that must be faced. The problem […]
Half of Voters Dislike Socialism Amid Progressive Wins, New Poll Finds
Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor and democratic socialist, was viewed more favorably than Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a fellow high-profile member of the movement.
Massie pushes surprise impeachment vote of Hegseth — overshadowing a Democrat’s bid to impeach Trump
By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — House Democrats were privately dreading a politically charged — but purely symbolic — vote on impeaching President Donald Trump triggered by one of their own members. Then came something unexpected. Just hours before that vote, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie surprised his colleagues with a push to impeach Defense Secretary
Independent Budget Office Estimates Iran War Has Cost $38 Billion
The Congressional Budget Office said its analysis had been limited by the fact that the Defense Department did not respond to requests for information on the costs of the conflict.
Iran war expected to cause a spike in US inflation, according to budget watchdog
The US war with Iran is expected to increase inflation for the first quarter of 2027, raising costs at a time Americans are growing more concerned about the economy, according to an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office released Tuesday,
Bernie Sanders Says ‘Billionaires Aren’t Just Buying American Politicians’ as Trump Ally Nigel Farage’s Party Gets $97 Million in Donations From Crypto Tycoons
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) raised concerns on Sunday about the growing global influence of billionaires in politics, citing the U.K. Reform Party securing $97 million in donations from cryptocurrency …
Latin America Leaders and Elections: Regional Fact Sheet
Track Latin American political leadership and election schedules across 34 countries. Get the latest regional fact sheet on democratic transitions and…
Georgia city removes 23-year-old mayor after sexting and municipal funds scandal
Jayden Williams of Stockbridge alleged to have made inappropriate texts to teen and using city funds improperly