Donald Trump

Throughout American history, when presidents have appointed political cronies to be attorney general, they were looking for people only to help them pursue a policy agenda.

• By Austin Sarat

President Donald Trump, Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and Karen Pence attend a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House on December 6th, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

• By Pacific Standard Staff

New research finds self-centered people are less likely to support democratic values.

• By Tom Jacobs

There are concerns that the boost may be short-lived as populist governments shun climate aid.

• By Sophie Yeo

Federal employees are warned about taking part in the #Resistance, Californians look to a gun tax after a mass shooting, and transgender caravan members face extra challenges.

• By Rebecca Worby

The congresswoman-elect connects with young voters, promoting progressive positions while chopping peppers and making noodles.

• By David M. Perry

Two new studies offer insights into the president's appeal. One reveals a deep irony.

• By Tom Jacobs

Princeton University historian Kevin Kruse offers lessons in how to push back against the lies of the far right.

• By David M. Perry

The government is attempting to get the suit thrown out of court asserting that a Watergate-era sunshine law on advisory committees shouldn't apply.

• By Isaac Arnsdorf

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a man making a charitable donation!

• By Tom Jacobs

Here's what you need to know about the young people suing the U.S. government over climate change.

• By Sophie Yeo

The latest assessment paints a bleak picture of the future.

• By Kate Wheeling

Two years after Election Day, Trump dominates virtually every aspect of public life. How about we take a break for a day?

• By Jared Keller

New research finds that residents of the Southeast, Midwest, and Mountain Northwest are more likely to view the caravan as a threat than their counterparts in the Northeast and Southwest—where immigrants make up a larger share of the local population.

• By Massoud Hayoun

A federal judge in San Francisco has issued an injunction against the Trump administration, temporarily suspending the administration's policy of denying asylum to migrants caught crossing the southern border illegally.

• By Jack Herrera

The administration is determined to use a new law to expand the private sector's role in veterans' health care—a move that end up being costly for former service members.

• By Isaac Arnsdorf

If I spend enough of my lived experience fighting my way out of lies, I might find myself too exhausted to receive the truth when I'm done.

• By Hanif Abdurraqib

Scientists revise results on a major climate study, Trump supports criminal justice reform, and palm oil production threatens orangutan habitat.

• By Rebecca Worby

A Cornell University government scholar warns that false claims of voter fraud have dangerous long-term implications.

• By Tom Jacobs

President Donald Trump lights a "diya," or oil lamp, as Indian Ambassador to the United States Navtej Singh Sarna looks on during a Diwali ceremony at the White House on November 13th, 2018.

• By Pacific Standard Staff

Multiple civil rights groups sued the administration on Friday, arguing that a new executive policy violates both United States and international law.

• By Jack Herrera

The Trump administration announces new immigration rules, more wildfires erupt in California, and Google changes its sexual misconduct policies in response to walkouts.

• By Rebecca Worby

New research presents evidence of the long-term impact of direct action.

• By Tom Jacobs

Here's how Sessions, who resigned Wednesday at Trump's request, will be remembered.

• By Kate Wheeling