Immigration Crackdowns, Jobs Report, Spotify Wrapped, & More
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Ukraine Peace Plan, Trump-Mamdani Meeting, COP30, & More
How a Bill Actually Becomes a Law
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down where federal laws come from, explaining how bills move through Congress, how few ultimately pass, and the steps required for a bill to become law.
Trump-Mamdani Meeting, Nvidia Earnings, Representatives Under Scrutiny, & More
House Epstein Files Vote, Bangladesh Former PM Sentenced to Death, Bezos to Co-CEO AI Company, & More
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Pardon me... The president can do what?
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down presidential pardons, explaining the president’s clemency powers, the different types of relief they can grant, and the few limits on how they’re used.
Government Back in Business, More Epstein Emails Released, Top Ukrainian Officials Resign, & More
Government Reopening Update, Trump Threatens BBC, Visa-Mastercard Settlement, & More
Flights Canceled, SCOTUS Weighs in on SNAP, Former NFLer Arrested, & More
Explaining SNAP, Uncle Sam’s Nutrition Benefits Program
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down SNAP, explaining how the federal food assistance program works, who qualifies, and the main arguments for expanding or limiting it.
UPS Plane Crash, SCOTUS Weighing Tariffs, Election Day Reactions, & More
Former VP Dick Cheney Dies, Election Results, Government Shutdown Sets New Record, & More
SNAP Benefits, Filibuster Debate, Dodgers Win World Series, & More
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Hurricane Melissa Damage, Trade Deal with China, Nvidia Hits $5T, & More
Hurricane Melissa Makes Landfall, SNAP Benefits Running Dry, & More
Aircraft Carriers to Caribbean, Extra Tariffs on Canada, Louvre Heist Suspects Arrested, & More
🪖 So... How Does the National Guard Work?
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down the National Guard, explaining how it differs from active duty and reserves and how it can be deployed by both state governors and the president.
U.S. Pressures Russia to End War, Strong Earnings Reports, NBA Betting Scandal, & More
AWS Outage, Ruling on National Guard in Portland, U.S. Leaders in Israel, & More
John Bolton Indicted, Prince Andrew Gives Up Royal Titles, Trump Urges Russia-Ukraine War to End, & More
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In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down tariffs – explaining what they are, how they work, why governments impose them, and why critics argue they raise prices for consumers.
CIA in Venezuela, Gaza Ceasefire Update, Pentagon Press Pledge, & More
Gaza War Ends, OpenAI-Broadcom Megadeal, & More
Tennessee Explosion, Federal Layoffs, Sports Updates, & More
What’s a Nobel Prize?
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down the Nobel Prize—explaining its origins, how winners are nominated and selected, what laureates receive, and some notable recipients throughout history.
Ceasefire-Hostage Deal, L.A. Fire Arrest, Troop Deployments, & More
SCOTUS Docket, Gaza Peace Talks, Crime Crackdowns and Pushback, & More
National Guard in Chicago, Hamas Semi-Accepts Peace Deal, CFB Week Six, & More
Israel, Palestine, and Hamas... How’d We Get Here?
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down the Israel–Palestine conflict, tracing its historical roots, key turning points since 1947, and why the land remains deeply contested today.
Yom Kippur Attack in England, Government Shutdown, WNBA Mutiny, & More
Middle East Peace Deal, NC Waterfront Bar Attack, Government Shutdown, & More
Michigan Shooting, James Comey’s Indictment, Trump Sending Military to Portland, & More
What is an Epstein File?
In this edition of TPO Explains, we break down the Epstein case, clarifying what happened, what’s public, and what remains disputed.
Trump’s Reversal on Ukraine, Shooting at ICE Facility, YouTube Ban Reversal, & More
Trump Links Tylenol to Autism, FTC Commissioner Fired, U.N. General Assembly, & More
Charlie Kirk Memorial, Looming Government Shutdown, H1-B Visas, & More
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.
Trump’s State Visit to the U.K., Jimmy Kimmel Suspended, Pennsylvania Officers Killed, & More
TikTok Deal Framework, Charlie Kirk Suspect Charged, Offensive into Gaza City, & More
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