Strikes on Iran
U.S.-Israel Strike Iran, Clinton Testifies Before Congress, Pentagon Dumps Anthropic & More
How Does the Secret Service Work?
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down the Secret Service, explaining its dual role in protecting national leaders and investigating financial crimes, and how it carries out those missions.
Hot Seat
Surgeon General Nominee Hearing, Clintons Testify, U.S.-Iran Nuclear Negotiations, & More
Cartel Chaos Quiets
Cartel Chaos Calming in Mexico, the State of the Union, the Russia-Ukraine War’s 4th Anniversary, & More
Tariffs Trumped
SCOTUS Overturns Tariffs, Mar-a-Lago Shooting, Olympic Winners, & More
How Do the Winter Olympics Work?
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down the Winter Olympics, explaining how the global event began, how host cities are chosen, and why countries invest in staging the Games.
Andrew Arrested
Former Prince Andrew Arrest, FCC Probe, USA’s Golden Week, & More
Jesse Jackson (1941-2026)
Jesse Jackson Dies, Pentagon-AI Relationship Troubles, More Milan Cortina Updates, & More
ICE Investigation
ICE Agents Accused of Perjury, Epstein-Related Resignations, “Quad God” Falls, & More
What is Lent?
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down government shutdowns, explaining why they happen, what services stop or continue, and how Congress ultimately brings them to an end.
Canadian School Shooting
Canadian School Shooting, El Paso Airspace Shutdown, Winter Olympics, & More
Italian Ice
Olympic Updates, Japanese Snap Elections, SpaceX’s Lunar City, & More
What are Snap Elections?
Elections usually run on a set schedule — until they don't. Here's how snap elections work, and why the U.S. can't call one.
Super Seahawks
Super Bowl LX Recap, Lindsey Vonn Crash, Guthrie Ransom, & More
What the Federal Reserve Actually Does
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down the Federal Reserve, explaining how the central bank manages the economy through interest rates and money supply, and how its structure supports those decisions.
Opening Ceremonies
Olympic Opening Ceremonies, California Redistricting, Search for Nancy Guthrie, & More
Critical Deals
U.S. Money Moves, Partial Government Shutdown Ends, Clintons to Testify in Congress, & More
The Final Files
Final Epstein File Dump, Fed Chair Nomination, Anti-ICE Protests, & More
How Does the FBI’s Most Wanted List Work?
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down the FBI’s Most Wanted list, explaining how fugitives are selected, what the list is meant to accomplish, and how public tips help authorities track suspects down.
Shutdown Deal
Shutdown Looming, ICE Agents on Leave, Interest Rates Hold, & More
Minneapolis Updates, Social Media Trial, Tariffs on South Korea, & More
Another Minneapolis ICE Shooting, Winter Weather, Former Olympian Arrested, & More
Greenland 101
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down Greenland, explaining its political relationship with Denmark, why the island is strategically important, and why the U.S. has long been interested in it.
Clintons Contempt Vote, Board of Peace Founded, Greenland Deal Framework, & More
Minnesota Church Protesters, Greenland Tensions, Indiana Wins CFB Championship, & More
Minnesota Protests, NFL Playoffs, New Tariffs on Europe, & More
What is ICE?
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down ICE, explaining the agency’s role in enforcing immigration laws, how its two main divisions operate, and what typically happens during enforcement actions.
A Second Minneapolis ICE Shooting, A U.S.-Denmark-Greenland Meeting, An Update on Iran, & More
Iranian Protest Escalations, Pentagon Adopts Grok, Fed Chair Jerome Powell Investigation, & More
ICE Protests, Iran Protests, Pigskin Playoffs, & More
What in the World is International Law?
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down international law, explaining where global rules come from, what they govern, and how they’re enforced without a single global authority.
ICE Shooting, New USDA Guidelines, Uncle Sam’s Threefold Plan for Venezuela, & More
Maduro in Court, Walz Ends Reelection Bid, CDC Reschedules Vaccines, & More
Venezuelan President Captured, Mortgage Rates Drop, Iran’s Protests Spread, & More
NYE Happenings, New Laws in 2026, College Football Playoffs, & More
A look back at all the biggest headlines of 2025
Strikes on Nigeria, New Epstein Files, Trump and Zelenskyy Meet, & More
Trump Eyes Greenland, (More) Epstein Files Released, & More
Epstein Files Released, Lower Prescription Prices, Suspended Immigration Program, & More
How Do the College Football Playoffs Work?
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down the College Football Playoff, explaining how teams are ranked and selected and how the 12-team bracket determines the national champion.
House Passes Healthcare Bill, President Trump’s Primetime Speech, Venezuela Escalations, & More
Brown and Bondi Beach Updates, Reiner Family Tragedy, EV Plans, & More
Shootings in Australia and Rhode Island, Americans Killed in Syria, Heisman Winner, and More
The Truth About Seeking Asylum in the U.S.
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down asylum seekers, explaining how the U.S. asylum process works, who qualifies for protection, and what happens while applications are reviewed.
Defense Spending, Interest Rate Cut, Venezuela Tanker Seized, & More
Warner Bros. Bidding War, $12B Farmers Aid, SCOTUS Case on Independent Agencies, & More
Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal, Minnesota Fraud Scandal, Birthright Citizenship Case, & More
What’s the Deal with Autopens?
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down autopens, explaining how the signature-replicating device works, why presidents and other public figures use it, and the debate over its use on official documents.
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