The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) faces a partial shutdown starting February 14, 2026, after Congress failed to pass funding for the department. This comes amid ongoing disputes over immigration enforcement reforms, particularly related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Unlike broader government shutdowns, this one affects only DHS and its agencies, impacting roughly 260,000...
On September 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court made a significant ruling, allowing President Donald Trump to withhold approximately $4 billion in foreign aid that Congress had previously approved. This decision marks a victory for the Trump administration in its ongoing effort to control federal spending and raises important questions about the balance of power...
Iran’s reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian announced on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, that he has directed the country’s foreign minister to pursue “fair and equitable negotiations” with the United States. This marks the clearest signal yet from Tehran that it is open to diplomacy amid soaring tensions with Washington. The announcement comes after a period of...