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The US celebrated the end of a ‘long national nightmare’ as it turned 200. What about now?

A decade in the making, the 1976 bicentennial had a cathartic impact on the wounded national polity

The Guardian - US

America at 250: five times the US constitution has come under threat

The story of the US is, in many ways, remarkable. It achieved independence against the odds, its constitution has lasted more than two centuries and its democracy has weathered war, economic depression, social upheaval and political change. But reflection on American history rarely settles into simple celebration.

The Conversation

JD Vance claims US holds all the cards in Iran and will win ‘either way’

Vice-president appeared on Bill Maher’s show hours before more military strikes were exchanged in strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - US

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JD Vance claims Watergate scandal would be a ‘12-hour news story’ in 2026

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The Independent UK

Married to an Indian, JD Vance tries to make India-hater Nixon great again

US Vice President JD Vance's recent praise for Richard Nixon, a president known for his animosity towards India and denigration of Indian women, has sparked controversy. Vance lauded Nixon as a "political genius" whose reputation deserves a "renaissance," downplaying the Watergate scandal. This comes at a time when US-India relations…

The Times of India

JD Vance says Nixon’s Watergate scandal would be ‘12-hour news story’ today

Vice-president declares admiration for 37th president and claims Nixon and Trump are targeted by ‘deep state’ forces

The Guardian - US

The slush fund is gone – but Trump’s IRS agreement is a new level of self-dealing

The president’s immunity from continuing audits made fewer headlines than the ‘anti-weaponization fund’, but it’s no less egregious

The Guardian - US

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'Fire Everyone at Smithsonian': Trump Ally Urges Staff Purge After False Nixon Impeachment Claim

Roger Stone demands Smithsonian staff dismissals after a Nixon biography error at the 'America's Presidents' exhibit, sparking political controversy and public debate.

International Business Times UK

This Day in History 31st May: Usain Bolt record, Watergate revelation and Concorde’s last flight

This Day in History 31st May highlights several major global events across centuries, ranging from the Johnstown flood disaster and Angola peace accords to Usain Bolt’s 100m world record and Concorde’s final flight. The date also marks the revelation of Watergate informant “Deep Throat,” showcasing key moments in politics, science,…

The Economic Times

Donald Trump Heartbreak: POTUS' Disapproval Rating Just Hit 63%, Tying Richard Nixon's Watergate-Era Record

Donald Trump's disapproval rating has climbed to 63%, matching Richard Nixon's Watergate‑era level, as voters voice deepening economic anxiety. New polls show key groups drifting away from the president.

International Business Times UK

Judge rules that Trump cannot ignore Presidential Records Act

A Washington federal judge on Wednesday ruled that the Trump administration cannot ignore the Presidential Records Act, and held that the law is likely constitutional. The order, from Judge John D. Bates of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, directed White House staff to comply with the…

Roll Call

Marty Supreme, Watergate, and menopausal punk-rock rage: what to stream in May

Along with a drop in temperatures, May brings plenty of new streaming options, whether you’re after some classic American political drama, or some local family TV you can enjoy with the kids.

The Conversation

Published Article: A Historical Record Of Special Counsels Before Watergate

"This Article presents a corpus of primary sources that were written by presidents, attorneys general, United States attorneys, special counsels, and others between the 1850s and the 1950s."

Reason

All The President’s Men at 50: how a trusted US media covered politics in the 1970s

This month marks the 50th anniversary of a much-revered classic of American cinema, All The President’s Men.

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New in Civitas Outlook: Trump Refights the "War" That Congress and the Burger Court "Waged" Against President Nixon's Tapes

"OLC's opinion will frustrate, rather than extend, the dangerous cycle of presidential lawfare."

The Conversation

All The President’s Men at 50: one of the finest films about investigative journalism ever made

Nighttime. A dim and dingy car park. Woefully inadequate fluorescent lights flicker and buzz overhead. Two men stand in half-shadow. One is barely visible, his face almost entirely swallowed by darkness. His voice is low and gravelly:

The Guardian - US

‘I still think it’s one of the great films of all time’: All the President’s Men turns 50

In April 1976, the flawless Watergate film premiered in Washington – cast members and reporters share their memories of ‘the granddaddy of journalism movies’

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Records Worst Independent Approval Rating Ever, Polling Below Nixon Before Resignation

Explore the unprecedented decline in President Trump's approval ratings among independent voters, surpassing historical lows set by Nixon during Watergate. Discover the factors driving this trend and its implications for his presidency.

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Review: Church Committee Report on Illegal Spying Is Relevant Again in the Trump Era

A new book revisits this 50-year-old Watergate report as President Donald Trump pursues his own politically motivated investigations.

The Independent UK

Watergate journalist Bob Woodward to lift lid on Washington secrets in new memoir

‘Woodward has kept notes, transcripts and files of all of his interviews with the most important players in Washington,’ says publisher Simon & Schuster

The Independent UK

Meet the past FBI directors who make Kash Patel’s problems look like child’s play

FBI director Kash Patel has faced backlash from his mass firings at the agency, to use of government planes for private trips

The Guardian - US

Trump’s war in Iran marks the culmination of his imperial presidency

The path to this reckless war was paved by the collapse of accountability in Washington

The Independent UK

Nixon aide Alexander Butterfield who exposed Watergate tapes dies at 99

Butterfield believed he’d had a hand in the president’s fate

Cinemablend

The Best Political Thriller Of The Last 50 Years Is Now On HBO Max. 2 Things Stood Out In My Rewatch

Follow the money!

The Guardian - UK

Learn this from Bezos and the Washington Post: with hyper-capitalists in charge, your news is not safe

His shameful stewardship of a once great title highlights how much we lose when private interest eclipses the public good, says Guardian columnist Jane Martinson

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