Politics
The latest news and insights from TheWkly's Politics section.
Trump’s Bid to Defund PBS Hits Legal Wall
President Trump’s move to revoke federal money from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting—funding PBS and NPR—faces legal pushback. CPB insists...
Unlock Premium Content
Get access to exclusive deep dives, premium analysis, and more.
GOP’s Plan to Widen Senate Control Stalls as Star Candidates Decline to Run
Republican hopes of bolstering their slim Senate majority in the 2026 midterms have dimmed with high-profile potential candidates like former Gov....
Cabinet Feud Erupts Over Military Helicopter Flights Near D.C. Airport
A public spat broke out between Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a near-disaster involving an Army...
Trump DOJ Defends Biden-Era Abortion Pill Rules
In an unexpected turn, Trump’s Department of Justice is backing the FDA’s current rules on mifepristone, urging a Texas court to dismiss a lawsuit...
Court Halts Alabama’s Ban on Out-of-State Abortion Help
A federal judge blocked Alabama from prosecuting groups that facilitate travel for abortions outside the state, preserving a vital avenue for...
Trump Orders Alcatraz Reopening and Slaps Tariffs on Foreign Films
President Trump plans to restore Alcatraz as a federal prison, calling it a “rebuilt fortress” for the most dangerous criminals. Additionally, he...
Trump Refuses to Affirm Constitutional Limits in Immigration Crackdown
In a startling interview, President Donald Trump hesitated to say he must uphold the Constitution, raising questions about whether his aggressive...
Trump Fires NSA Mike Waltz Following “Signalgate” and Policy Clashes
National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is out, reassigned as the next UN ambassador nominee after a series of embarrassing missteps. Waltz’s...
Trump Moves to Defund NPR and PBS by Executive Order
In an unprecedented measure, President Trump signed an executive order terminating all federal funds to public broadcasting, targeting the...
Never Miss Politics Updates
Subscribe to TheWkly and get the latest Politics news delivered to your inbox, along with exclusive deep dives and impact calculators.
Subscribe for Free