Political theorist Anton Jäger's book "Hyperpolitics" argues that contemporary politics is marked by intense politicization lacking institutional roots or ambitions. This era, following mass, post-, and anti-politics, sees movements like Black Lives Matter and the Capitol mob surge without lasting change, leaving the electorate feeling helpless.
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting Director of National Intelligence. Analysts and lawmakers fear Pulte's lack of experience and past actions weaponizing information could politicize the intelligence community and erode trust.
President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence raises concerns among analysts and lawmakers about politicizing the office and weaponizing intelligence against political rivals. Pulte, currently head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, lacks national intelligence experience, prompting fears he could misuse sensitive information.
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte, head of the housing agency, as acting Director of National Intelligence. Analysts and lawmakers fear this move could politicize the office and weaponize intelligence against political rivals due to Pulte's lack of experience and past actions.
President Trump appointed Bill Pulte, head of the housing agency, as acting Director of National Intelligence. Analysts and lawmakers fear this move could politicize the office and weaponize intelligence against political rivals due to Pulte's lack of experience and past actions.
The US is strengthening Ebola precautions, including traveler screening and visa suspensions. Meanwhile, OpenAI won a lawsuit against Elon Musk, who accused the AI company of deviating from its mission. Separately, the Trump administration announced a $1.7 billion fund to compensate individuals who believe they were unfairly targeted by political investigations.
