If you’ve been keeping up with American politics lately, you know things are looking like a chaotic season finale of a dystopian TV series. From mass layoffs at the Department of Education to looming government shutdowns, Trump’s return to the spotlight with extreme policy proposals, and economic tensions rising—things are getting wild. Here’s a breakdown of the biggest political messes unfolding right now.

The Department of Education Is Laying Off Half Its Workforce

The U.S. Department of Education is preparing to lay off nearly half of its workforce. This move could have serious implications for students, teachers, and schools across the country. Critics argue that gutting the department will only worsen America’s already struggling education system. The timing is also alarming, given ongoing student debt crises and debates over education funding.

A Potential Government Shutdown Is Looming—Again

If you’re experiencing déjà vu, it’s because the government is once again on the verge of shutting down. Lawmakers remain deadlocked on passing a funding bill, and if they don’t reach an agreement soon, federal agencies could shut down, causing furloughs for government workers, delays in social security payments, and disruptions to vital services. House Republicans and Democrats are still battling over: spending cuts, immigration policies, and defense budgets, making a shutdown seem more likely by the day.

Trump’s Tariffs Could Wreck the Economy

Donald Trump is back in the political ring, and he’s doubling down on his tariff war strategy. A strategy that economists say could send the U.S. into another recession. Trump has proposed a 10 percent tariff on all imported goods and a staggering 60 percent tariff on Chinese products, arguing that these measures will boost American jobs. However, experts warn that these tariffs will increase consumer prices, hurt businesses, and slow economic growth—especially since they’ll likely lead to retaliatory measures from trading partners. (Like Canada, prompting measures for a 51st state).

Trump Wants to End Birthright Citizenship

In one of his most extreme proposals yet, Trump will bring his plan to end birthright citizenship to the Supreme Court. This would mean that children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents would no longer automatically receive citizenship despite the 14th Amendment guaranteeing this right. Legal scholars and immigration advocates have called this plan unconstitutional, but that hasn’t stopped Trump from pushing it as a key part of his campaign.

What’s Next?

With a dysfunctional Congress, extreme policy proposals, and major economic concerns, the future of American politics looks unpredictable. Whether these issues escalate or get resolved will depend on upcoming decisions, legislative battles, and public pushback. We would urge American citizens to buckle up, because this political rollercoaster is far from over.

And, this isn’t even the half of it.