All articles tagged with #government dysfunction
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Salon.com
The article criticizes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership, highlighting a series of scandals, misjudgments, and office chaos within the Pentagon, which reflect poorly on his capability to lead and the broader issues of dysfunction in the department.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
In the midst of gang-controlled chaos in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, the streets are littered with uncollected corpses, leaving residents to deal with the stench and disposal of bodies themselves. With violent armed gangs controlling over 80% of the city, the absence of a functioning state has led to widespread terror, including systematic rape, indiscriminate kidnapping, and mass killings. The recent attacks on prisons and the absence of a clear government leadership have exacerbated the crisis, prompting calls for an expedited transition of power to address the humanitarian and public safety crisis.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
House Republicans are in disarray as they struggle to find a new speaker, with at least nine candidates vying for the position. The leadership crisis is embarrassing senior party leaders and threatens to damage the House GOP's chances of expanding its majority in 2024. The infighting has hindered the passage of critical bills and jeopardized US support for Israel and Ukraine. The absence of a speaker has also stalled efforts to address a spending showdown that could lead to a government shutdown. The chaos within the Republican Party reflects a rejection of compromise and threatens the functioning of American democracy.