Several former intelligence officials have warned that national security agencies are being politicized, weakening the system's ability to resist internal corruption and external threats. www.lemonde.fr/en/internati...

Local and state climate and environmental protection laws are filling the gaps left by the federal government—a positive force for progress, but we still need long-term national policies. www.cbpp.org/research/fed...

Donald Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court for permission to deploy the National Guard in Illinois, which Democrats called a threat to local autonomy and the right to protest. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

[John Bolton is indicted] The former National Security Advisor faces charges related to confidential documents, and the importance of judicial independence has once again been brought to the table. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

The Democratic Party is committed to defending reproductive rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and equal protection for minorities, and opposes the reversal of civil liberties through judicial or executive means. www.scotusblog.com/2025/10/scot...