National Government

Government & Politics, National Government June 24, 2026

Bipartisan affordable housing bill heads to Trump’s desk

by Jacob Fischler, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 23, 2026 The U.S. House cleared a bipartisan housing policy overhaul Tuesday, aiming…

sign with American flag stating "Vote Here"

Government & Politics, National Government June 23, 2026

Mildly blue or a blue tsunami? 9 states will decide if Dems flip control of U.S. Senate

by Jacob Fischler and Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 22, 2026 Democrats are growing hopeful they can recapture the…

Color drawing of the south side of the White House

Government & Politics, National Government June 15, 2026

Trump proposes putting political goals above objective criteria in deciding who gets government grants, from childcare to research to public safety

by Mirae Kim, George Mason University, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] The federal government provides grants – any amount of money that the recipient doesn’t…

A line drawing of the US Congress building

Government & Politics, National Government June 11, 2026

How money exchanges between House members shape the balance of power in Congress

by Mayank Kejriwal, University of Southern California, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] When Americans think about campaign finance, they usually picture wealthy donors, political action…

Government & Politics, National Government June 8, 2026

US Senate blocks Trump’s SAVE America Act, thwarting restrictions on voting

by Jonathan Shorman, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 5, 2026 The U.S. Senate rejected the SAVE America Act on Thursday, dealing…

The word "immigration" wrapped around the upper part of a world globe while walking people are on the lower part

Government & Politics, National Government June 5, 2026

Republicans push $70B for immigration enforcement through US Senate, with no limits on ICE

by Jennifer Shutt, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a nearly $70 billion package…

Government & Politics, National Government June 3, 2026

Trump administration dumps $1.77B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

by Jennifer Shutt and Ariana Figueroa, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 2, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has scrapped plans…

Government & Politics, National Government June 2, 2026

Trump’s $1.77 billion ‘slush fund’ may be on the way out after GOP objections

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] June 1, 2026 WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund appeared…

The outline of a Georgia map with the GOP red white and blue elephant in the center

Government & Politics, National Government June 1, 2026

Georgia GOP hopefuls running for the U.S. Senate spar over immigration, ethics investigation

by Alander Rocha, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 31, 2026 The two candidates competing for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate…

Government & Politics, National Government May 29, 2026

How Trump’s giant ‘slush fund’ sparked lawsuits, roiled Republicans and revived Jan. 6

by Ashley Murray, Georgia Recorder, [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder, republished with permission] May 28, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund has…

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