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With a little over a month left in Biden’s only Presidential term, democratic lawmakers in Washington DC are urging him to issue a policy that could limit incoming President Donald Trump’s ability to use the military domestically. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal sent a joint letter to Biden and...
As the United States approaches the 2025 presidential transition, the nation stands at a pivotal moment. Whether it marks the continuation of the current administration or the beginning of a new one, the seamless transfer of power is essential to maintaining the strength of American democracy. This period will demand...
In the weeks since winning the election, Trump has doubled down on his promise to impose steep tariffs on trade partners. He’s proposing a 10-20 percent tariff on imports from Canada, China, and Mexico. Global economists say this will reduce trade and distort consumer production worldwide. Following Trump’s victory, Google...
Anne Hidalgo, Paris’s first female mayor, has left an indelible mark on the city, reshaping it in ways that continue to spark both admiration and debate. Since her election in 2014, Hidalgo has championed ambitious urban reforms aimed at transforming Paris into a greener, more sustainable, and inclusive metropolis. A...
Following President-elect Donald Trump’s appointment of Florida congressman Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, democrats and Republicans voiced disapproval. Gaetz has spent the last year under investigation by a congressional ethics committee over allegations that he used illegal drugs, participated in unlawful bribery, and had sex with a minor. On Thursday,...
The Australian government’s Future Fund, established in 2006 to cover future liabilities for public sector superannuation, has become the center of a heated political debate over its investment mandate. Recent proposals to amend the fund’s investment strategy have sparked controversy among politicians, financial experts, and the public. The crux of...
The European Union Parliament recently ratified a new team of policy commissioners, marking a historic shift toward a more right-leaning executive body. With the European People’s Party (EPP) forging alliances with hard-right parties, this development underscores a potential recalibration of the EU’s policy priorities, sparking debates across the continent. The...
As Donald Trump positions himself for a potential return to the White House in 2025, questions loom about the composition and stability of his future cabinet. His first term was marked by frequent turnover and public clashes with top officials, raising concerns about his ability to assemble and maintain a...
On November 14, President-elect Donald Trump selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services in his upcoming cabinet. Kennedy is well-known for spreading anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, touting beliefs that vaccinations cause Autism. This claim is empirically false. However, he founded the anti-vaccine group Children’s...
The rapid rise of social media has introduced a new class of influencers—social media celebrities—who are shifting the dynamics of political discourse and governance worldwide. Traditionally, politicians and established media outlets were the primary shapers of public opinion. Today, however, influencers with millions of followers on platforms like Instagram, Twitter,...
As the global population surges and climate change accelerates, freshwater scarcity has become one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. Political tensions over access to freshwater are rising as nations compete for control of rivers, lakes, and aquifers that cross borders. Termed “water wars,” these conflicts underscore...
In an increasingly digital world, the balance between internet censorship and free speech is a hotly debated issue. As online platforms become central to public discourse, the challenge is to find a line that protects users from harmful content without infringing upon their rights to express diverse viewpoints. Defining this...
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