Government Accountability

While Michigan pioneers a cash support program empowering new mothers, the federal government lags behind, ignoring urgent costs American families face in child-rearing.

As the Gaza conflict intensifies, a significant and diverse segment of American Jews urge Israel to ensure food and medicine reach Palestinians, exposing deep fractures within the community and challenging simplistic narratives.

In a crucial reversal, Ukraine’s Parliament reestablished independence for key anti-corruption bodies after President Zelenskyy’s attempt to curtail their authority sparked public uproar and international concern—highlighting the ongoing struggle between national sovereignty and government overreach during wartime.

The Myanmar military’s lift of the emergency state is a tactical move to legitimize its grip through sham elections, ignoring genuine democratic aspirations and fueling ongoing unrest.

The arrest of former pro-democracy lawmaker Au Kam San in Macao signals a troubling expansion of Beijing’s authoritarian grip, as national security laws are weaponized against peaceful dissent.

Lithuania’s Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas steps down amid serious corruption probes and public protests—raising concerns about government stability as Russian aggression looms nearby.

In a bold move, five provincial governors oppose Javier Milei’s ultraright agenda by forming a unified electoral front aiming to protect Argentina’s stability and economic future ahead of October elections.

As Texas lawmakers confront the aftermath of devastating July 4 floods, the lack of timely warnings and withheld emergency records highlight systemic failures risking American lives and sovereignty.

President Trump’s bold tariff strategy faces significant legal challenges, as federal courts question his authority to impose sweeping import taxes without Congress—raising critical questions about executive overreach and the future of American trade sovereignty.

Florida is on track to execute more inmates than ever in a single year, spotlighting troubling issues of justice, legal standards, and state leadership under Governor DeSantis.