Topic: Government

Government covers the decisions, policies and institutions that shape public life, from local services and taxation to national budgets, regulation and international relations.

It brings together reporting on elected leaders, public bodies and the political debates around their actions. For readers, it offers context on how government choices affect communities, businesses and everyday life.

  • Kudlow tells Senate Republican that ‘polls are lousy’

    Fox Business host Larry Kudlow, who served as National Economic Council director during President Trump’s first term, scolded Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) during an interview Wednesday about the lack of big Republican accomplishments this year, warning “polls are lousy.” “The socialists are winning, they’re taking over the Democratic Party. The Republicans are doing nothing. I…

  • Houthi attacks reportedly kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces

    The Houthis say they launched missiles and drones at “Saudi military build-ups” in the central provinces of Marib and Hadramawt.

  • Trump to ‘lowlife’ Michael Moore: ‘Get used to more losing’

    President Trump on Wednesday blasted filmmaker Michael Moore, calling him a “lowlife” and telling him to “get used to more losing” after the “Bowling for Columbine” director praised Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) following his primary victory. “Michael Moore, the failed political ‘pundit’ who has been losing to me for years, was ranting that,…

  • SoftBank donated $50 million to Trump’s library just months before federal data center deal

    SoftBank contributed $50 million to the Trump Presidential Library in January, just months before announcing that it’s leasing land from the federal government to build a sprawling data center in Ohio. The Japanese company revealed the timing in response to a June letter from Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Rep. Melanie…

  • Fetterman pushes El-Sayed to continue campaigning with Piker: ‘I dare you’

    Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who has bucked his party in recent years, sarcastically pressed Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to continue campaigning with controversial left-wing streamer Hasan Piker. “And now, El-Sayed he just — he just won, you know. And I just want to issue a dare, continue to campaign with Hasan Piker right…

  • Michigan Senate primary results spotlight Democratic divide: Join the live discussion

    Tuesday’s Michigan Democratic Senate primary results are setting the stage for a closely watched general election fight, with possible nationwide implications for Democrats’ future. Meanwhile, a preview of Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary as a democratic socialist rises to be a clear favorite. Plus, a look at Michigan’s 7th Congressional District as a possible snapshot of the…

  • ‘Tower dump’ warrants ruled unconstitutional

    A federal judge in Mississippi ruled on Wednesday that so-called “tower dump” warrants are unconstitutional, declining to reverse a lower court decision refusing the government’s request to obtain the search warrants in a series of violent crime investigations. A “tower dump” involves cell phone companies providing law enforcement with access to the time and…

  • Fauci lawyers: Aaron Rodgers ‘should stick to football’

    An attorney for Dr. Anthony Fauci hit back at Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers who earlier this week attacked the infectious disease expert for not answering questions during a recent Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic. Rodgers, during an appearance on Pat McAfee’s show on Monday, called Fauci an “absolute coward and asked, “what are…

  • Sherrill unveils first set of midterm endorsements

    New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill (D) unveiled an initial wave of endorsements on Thursday for congressional Democratic candidates with military or national security backgrounds as the Democratic Party looks to ramp up support ahead of the midterm elections. Sherrill’s federal political action committee, “Mission to Deliver,” backed 13 Democratic campaigns this week. This marks the…

  • DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths

    The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure.