politics

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There was a time when the very concept of a conflict of interest in politics was a serious matter that could cause investigations and resignations in the federal government.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2026

Guest: Christopher Hale, author of the “Letters from Leo” Substack, “a chronicle of how Pope Leo XIV’s papacy intersects with American politics, faith, and the digital age during the presidency of Donald Trump.”

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

At the heart of the arguments that rage around immigration and asylum are two of the most potent ideas in politics: fairness and control.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Join leading voices in policy, politics, technology and culture at WSJ Opinion Live in Washington, D.C. for two days of thoughtful on-stage conversations examining America on its 250th anniversary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

History, government, religion, politics, and current events became his greatest interests, and during the thirty-three-year interval from his first Reykjavik stay to his second he spent most of his spare time reading and amassing knowledge.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady