Gary Walters worked in the White House for 37 years. Here's what the chief usher saw Gary Walters saw a lot of history in a 37-year career at the White House The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
“Disrespectful”: Singer Slammed Over “Inappropriate” Outfit During US National Anthem At NFL Game Karina Pasian delivered powerful vocals in her performance of the Star-Spangled Banner, but many viewers felt her outfit overshadowed the moment. Bored Panda · Nov 17, 2025
The US is now a rogue state - look at its extrajudicial killings off Venezuela’s coast These widely condemned strikes are just the latest sign of Trump’s imperialist revival – and the collapsing before our eyes of the rules-based world order, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2025
Bush and Obama lawyers warn Trump could challenge 2026 election results if midterms don’t go his way ‘This prospect must be taken seriously,’ the lawyers for former Democrat and Republican presidents wrote The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2025
High-profile cases to test wording of US attorney law from 2007 - Roll Call Trump administration clashes with attorneys for James Comey and Letitia James over 120-day limit on interim appointments for U.S. attorneys. Roll Call · Nov 12, 2025
U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington, who carried Trump’s tax and spending megabill, is retiring The Lubbock Republican was first elected in 2016 and currently chairs the U.S. House Budget Committee. The Texas Tribune · Nov 11, 2025
House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington announces retirement - Roll Call Republican Rep. Jodey C. Arrington of Texas won’t seek reelection in 2026, closing out a tumultuous run as House Budget chairman. Roll Call · Nov 11, 2025
‘Godfather of the Trump presidency’: the direct through-line from Dick Cheney to Donald Trump A proponent of the unitary executive theory, Cheney helped expand the vast presidential powers Trump enjoys today The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2025
At the Races: Goodbye, Madam Speaker. Hello, Mayor Mamdani. - Roll Call Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including election results and Pelosi's exit. Roll Call · Nov 6, 2025
Capitol Lens | Pelosi in focus - Roll Call Following former Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s retirement announcement, here are archival photos from the California Democrat’s time in Washington. Roll Call · Nov 6, 2025
Dick Cheney's Death: The 'Icy' White House Response After Voting Kamala Harris Reveal Former US Vice President Dick Cheney's death has exposed an icy divide in Washington, as Donald Trump's White House offered only a perfunctory condolence—widely seen as a calculated snub after Cheney admitted voting for Kamala Harris. International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025
First Thing: Zohran Mamdani elected New York City mayor Democratic socialist’s campaign was fueled by small-dollar donations and tens of thousands of volunteers. Plus, Dick Cheney dies aged 84 The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025
Dick Cheney's Legacy: What Are the Influences of the Late VP on His Daughter, Liz Cheney? Explore Liz Cheney's reflections on her father Dick Cheney in candid interviews conducted before his death. International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025
Dick Cheney Dead Due to Complications of Pneumonia and Cardiac and Vascular Disease — What Does That Mean? Former US Vice President Dick Cheney has died at 84 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, his family confirmed. International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025
International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025 Dick Cheney Hunting Accident Resurfaces; Why the Shooting Victim Was Sorry to the Former VP? Dick Cheney accidentally shoot a 78-year-old Texas attorney while hunting quail in South Texas in 2006.
The Conversation · Nov 4, 2025 Dick Cheney’s expansive vision of presidential power lives on in Trump’s agenda Former Vice President Dick Cheney will be remembered for many things. He was arguably the most powerful vice president in American history. He was a paragon of conservatism. He was the architect of many of the more extreme measures in President George W. Bush’s “war on terror.”
International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025 From Iraq to Gay Marriage: The Contradictions That Defined Dick Cheney's Public Life Dick Cheney, who died at 84, was a driving force behind the Iraq War and domestic surveillance—but also broke with his party to support gay marriage and oppose Donald Trump. His legacy remains deeply complex.
International Business Times UK · Nov 4, 2025 Dick Cheney's Most Controversial Moments: Three Decisions That Changed History Explore three of Dick Cheney's most controversial decisions that reshaped U.S. politics, from the Iraq War to the expansion of presidential power.
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025 Dick Cheney created the ground for Trump’s excesses, despite their differences The ironies of Cheney’s parting of ways with Donald Trump and modern day Republicans are numerous
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2025 Liz Cheney wanted to follow her father’s legacy. Instead, Trump ended her career Republicans ousted her after she dogged Trump for January 6, but the Cheneys’ influence lingers in his administration
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Bannon reiterates ‘Trump 2028’ claims and says you can ‘drive a Mack truck through 22nd amendment’ Steve Bannon previously said President Trump was an “instrument of divine will”
The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025 Even if the Supreme Court rejects Trump’s tariffs, his staff is working on backup plans to keep charging for imports Several small businesses have sued the president for his sweeping tariffs, claiming they negatively impact business and defy Congress’s authority
The Conversation · Nov 4, 2025 Dick Cheney dies: giant of the US conservative movement whose legacy was defined by the Iraq war Dick Cheney, one of the most important figures in America’s neo-conservative movement, has died at the age of 84. Cheney had a long career in government and was considered by many as one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025 Dick Cheney’s role in ‘war on terror’ may have paved way for Trumpism Former US vice-president a key figure in expanding White House’s power and ‘corrupting the intelligence-policy relationship’ to sell Iraq war
The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2025 Dick Cheney obituary US vice-president who served under George W Bush and pushed hard for the invasion of Iraq