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
Patel Suggests F.B.I. Agents May Be Sent to the Polls
Federal law prohibits armed federal officers or military personnel from being deployed to polling stations.
Donald Trump — A Populist Candidate and an Unpopulist President
As a candidate, Donald Trump had his finger on the pulse of populist issues. As president, he bucks public opinion in favor of doing the bidding of deep-pocketed tech bros.
U.S. cuts military aid to Europe, Mideast to support Trump allies in Americas
The State Department on Tuesday notified Congress that it will reprogram $52 million in foreign military financing
Report: Iran war caused destruction to US bases, aircraft
The watchdog also found the war caused “strategic inventory shortfalls” of critical munitions and revealed resupply bottlenecks.
Supreme Court Upholds Block On Trump’s Mail-In Voting Executive Order [Op-Ed]
President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting faced several legal challenges in recent months before the Supreme Court’s ruling.