Politics

Donald Trump’s immigration policies have been some of the most controversial aspects of his political agenda. From his early days in office to his 2024 campaign rhetoric, his stance on immigration has sparked fierce debate. Some view his executive orders as a calculated strategy to reinforce national security and economic...

On Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared in front of the US Senate to undergo extensive questioning before his appointment as head of the Department of Health and Human Services. President Trump nominated Kennedy.  Before questioning began, Kennedy addressed several concerns weighing on senators before his appointment....

Less than a week into his second Presidency, Donald Trump was accused of breaking the law by California Senator Adam Schiff after he fired 18 inspectors general late in the night on Friday, January 24, 2025. Schiff railed against the President in an interview with Meet the Press on Sunday...

Making good on his promise to pardon those involved in the January 6, 2021, storming of the US Capitol, President Trump signed an executive order just days into his second term granting amnesty to hundreds – including violent criminals who some judges fear may still pose a threat to public...

The immigration debate continues to be one of the most polarizing topics in 2025, with governments around the world grappling with a delicate balance between border security, economic needs, and humanitarian obligations. As global migration reaches new highs due to political instability, climate change, and economic inequality, policymakers are under...

President Trump announced an executive order on Monday to withdraw the U.S. from W.H.O. and the Paris agreement.  President Trump’s executive order on Monday stated, “organization’s mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic that arose out of Wuhan, China, and other global health crises, its failure to adopt urgently needed reforms, and...

Tax policy has always been a cornerstone of political debate, but in today’s world of growing inequality, the stakes are higher than ever. Governments face mounting pressure to reform tax systems that critics argue disproportionately favor the wealthy while leaving middle- and lower-income citizens bearing the brunt of the burden....

On his way out of the White House Monday, President Biden issued pardons to Fauci, Milley, and Jan. 6 committee staffers.  “Many are guilty of major crimes!” Trump told NBC News reporter Kristen Welker. A pardon is an expression of the President’s forgiveness granted in recognition of the applicant’s acceptance...

In the midst of escalating tensions, Israel has delayed the approval of a proposed ceasefire agreement, further complicating efforts to de-escalate the ongoing conflict in the region. Reports indicate that the delay stems from internal disagreements within Israel’s leadership, as well as external pressure from stakeholders who remain divided on...

In a significant development aimed at addressing longstanding tensions, Turkey’s Kurdish leaders have initiated peace talks with the Turkish government, signaling a potential breakthrough in one of the country’s most complex and deep-rooted conflicts. The discussions are viewed as a critical step toward resolving the decades-long Kurdish issue, which has...

January 20, 2025, marks the day President-Elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office. There will be several events and ceremonies anticipating the peaceful transfer of power.  The Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) makes limited tickets available to watch the Inauguration at the Capitol building in D.C. Although...

Fashion has always been cyclical, with trends from the past often making unexpected comebacks. However, the resurgence of 2010s fashion—a decade that millennials were the pioneers of—has sparked a unique stir among those who lived through it. From skinny jeans to oversized plaid shirts and edgy Tumblr aesthetics, the return...

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