Heather Cox Richardson's narrated newsletter about the history behind today's politics. heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
President Andrew Johnson’s attempt to reconstruct the United States on the basis of white supremacy following the Civil War triggered a constitutional crisis and a significant political backlash. By pardoning former Confederates and allowing the implementation of restrictive Black Codes, Johnson sought to restore the p...
The United States is undergoing a radical geopolitical shift as President Trump moves to dismantle the post-World War II rules-based international order in favor of a direct alliance with Russia. A proposed three-way summit between Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Xi Jinping threatens to replace Western security arrangements...
The Trump administration faces mounting allegations of systemic corruption, characterized by the departure of compromised officials and the misuse of executive power. Recent scandals include the forced resignation of Kimberly Guilfoyle over financial impropriety, the firing of special envoy Paolo Zampolli following int...
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