In his second term, Donald Trump is using executive orders like royal decrees—but federal judges are standing in his way, forcing a constitutional showdown over the balance of power
Returning to power with a vendetta, Donald Trump has turned the US government into a battlefield of retribution, empowering Elon Musk to dismantle institutions, override congressional authority, and upend democratic norms
In a scaled-down spectacle that blended defiance and spectacles, the president’s inauguration broke norms, enraged critics, and raised concerns about America’s democratic future
A firestorm of unprecedented devastation has turned Los Angeles suburbs into a scene of catastrophe, challenging the resilience of its people and the nation’s political integrity.
A schism over policy underpins the shifting allegiances in Donald Trump’s coalition, with billionaires like Elon Musk clashing with nativist MAGA supporters over the future of visas programmes
If confirmed, five Indian-Americans are likely to be top-tier players in the new US administration, rewarded for their ideological beliefs and personal loyalty to President-elect Donald Trump. Not surprisingly, several are lawyers with considerable public involvement in Republican and right-wing political issues. Despite a slim Republican majority, all are not assured of confirmation by the US Senate, which must approve top-level presidential appointments