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Minnesota Church Protesters, Greenland Tensions, Indiana Wins CFB Championship, & More
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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
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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
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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.
Immigration Crackdowns, Jobs Report, Spotify Wrapped, & More
Alleged War Crime, Deadly Monsoons, More Russia-Ukraine Peace Negotiations, & More
National Guard Shooting, Hong Kong Fire, Autopen Cancellations, & More
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Comey Case Dismissed, Thanksgiving Travel, Pentagon Investigation, & More
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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Epstein Document Fallout, Tariff Rollback, Disney-YouTube TV Deal, & More
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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