Politics
On Wednesday, as wildfires ravaged some of Los Angeles’ most iconic neighborhoods and thousands watched as their homes burned to the ground, President-elect Donald Trump took to social media to air out his grievances – and blame California Governor Gavin Newsom and sitting President Joe Biden for the natural disaster. ...
President-elect Donald J. Trump is set to face sentencing in New York on Friday, January 10. He was found guilty in May of 2024 for falsifying records regarding payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in exchange for her silence regarding their 2006 affair during his 2016 Presidential campaign....
Leadership transitions in politics are moments of both opportunity and vulnerability. Canada’s political history offers valuable insights into the dynamics of such transitions, showcasing the complexities faced by leaders and parties alike. One significant challenge is maintaining party unity. Leadership changes often expose internal divisions within political parties, as differing...
Americans will see a peaceful power transfer for the first time in four years as Democratic candidate Kamala Harris ceded the election and admitted her defeat. On Monday, December 6, 2025, both branches of Congress met to certify Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election. Before the certification vote, Vice...
Gerrymandering is a process of manipulating an electoral district’s boundaries to the advantage of a party or person. The act has often been criticized as unfair, dishonest, and an attempt to reg voter outcomes, yet both Democrats and Republicans utilize it in the US today. Gerrymandering comes into play usually...
Global trade wars are reshaping international economic dynamics. These conflicts, often characterized by tariffs, sanctions, and trade restrictions, are battles for economic dominance among nations. While they aim to address trade imbalances, protect domestic industries, or challenge unfair practices, they have wide-ranging consequences for global markets. Winners In the short...
With less than a month to go until inauguration day, strife has already begun to wear at the foundation of the new MAGA administration. Many right-wing politicians are voicing concern over support from some of the Trump administration’s most potent players for H-1B visas – documentation that allows non-immigrants permits...
The 39th president of the United States left office in 1981, and on Dec. 29, he left the world from Plains, Georgia, his birth city. Jimmy Carter was not just the 39th president; he accomplished far more in his 100 years on Earth than a lot of people will. Carter...
President Biden’s December 23 defense bill has sparked debate over its impact on military families and the transgender community. While the bill enforces pay raises for junior enlisted service members and boosts the military budget to $895 billion, it has raised concerns about health care access and inclusivity. The bill’s...
Political protests have emerged as a profound force for social and political change, resonating across the globe. From the streets of Tehran to the bustling avenues of Hong Kong, these movements reflect the universal human pursuit of justice, freedom, and dignity. In Iran, the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022...
After narrowly avoiding a government shutdown, the Ethics Committee of the House of Representatives released an 11-page ledger revealing former Representative Matt Gaetz paid multiple women for drugs and sex. The ledger shows payments linked to accounts that belonged to Gaetz between 2017 and 2020 and spent tens of thousands...
Devastations to Alaska’s ecosystem have sparked controversy between the Trump administration and 2018 Alaskan governor-elect, Mike Dunleavy. To restore the region’s natural habitat, Dunleavy advocates for oil and gas exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Dunleavy seeks both a state-specific executive order and formation of a Cabinet-level task...
