Governance & Institutions
Coverage of governance and institutions, including legislatures, executive branches, public administration, constitutional systems, regulatory bodies, judicial independence, government accountability, transparency, institutional reform, and democratic processes. This section examines how political institutions operate, evolve, and influence policymaking, public services, and civic life at local, national, and international levels. Readers can expect reporting and analysis on government effectiveness, institutional resilience, public sector governance, and the structures that shape political decision-making.
What’s Still Left for the Supreme Court? Big Decisions on Citizenship, LGBTQ Books, and More
As Supreme Court Term Winds Down, Big Decisions Still Loom — Including Birthright Citizenship and LGBTQ Curriculum WASHINGTON...
Appeals Court Backs Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles
Appeals Court Backs Trump’s Authority to Keep National Guard in Los Angeles President Donald Trump has won a...
Inside the Hostile Takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace
Chaos, Courts, and Fallout: How Elon Musk’s DOGE Left the U.S. Institute of Peace in Crisis WASHINGTON —...
Senate Majority Leader Thune Battles GOP Divide Over Trump’s Tax Plan
John Thune Faces First Major Test as Senate Leader with Trump’s Tax Bill on the Line WASHINGTON —...
Supreme Court Backs Straight Woman in Workplace Discrimination Case
Court Eases Path for Reverse Discrimination Claims in Employment WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a unanimous decision on Thursday,...
Supreme Court Clears Way for Trump to End Deportation Protections for 500,000 Migrants
Supreme Court Backs Trump in Suspending Deportation Protections for 500,000 Migrants In a major immigration ruling, the Supreme...
Push to Keep Kids Off Social Media Fades in Texas Legislature
Texas Social Media Ban for Minors Stalls as Legislative Deadline Nears Austin, TX — A high-profile effort to...
Chinese Students in U.S. Face Uncertainty After New Visa Crackdown
Chinese Students React with Fear and Frustration as U.S. Plans Visa Revocations HONG KONG — Thousands of Chinese...
Visa Interview Pause Disrupts Plans for Foreign Students Heading to U.S.
U.S. Freezes New Visa Interviews for Foreign Students Amid Expanded Social Media Vetting WASHINGTON — In a move...
Harvard Fights Back: Sues Trump Administration Over Ban on International Students
Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Ban on International Student Enrollment In a high-stakes legal move, Harvard University is...
