Politics

Journalist Bob Woodward’s new book, titled “War,” reveals new information about the Trump presidency as well as some of Joe Biden’s foreign affairs. The most notable piece of information to come from this is that President Trump allegedly sent a secret shipment of COVID test equipment to Putin during the...

In today’s polarized political climate, political satire has emerged as a powerful tool for shaping public discourse. Through humor and wit, satirists like John Oliver, Stephen Colbert, and Samantha Bee dissect complex political issues, making them more accessible and engaging to a broad audience. This form of entertainment not only...

In recent years, Africa has witnessed a resurgence of military coups, a troubling trend that echoes the political instability of the post-colonial era. Countries such as Mali, Sudan, Guinea, and Niger have experienced military takeovers, raising questions about the underlying causes of this political upheaval. One of the central factors...

Donald Trump made some interesting remarks last night when asked if he thinks he should have been tougher on Iran after their attacks that injured troops in Iraq back in 2020. “Injured means because they had a headache because the bombs never hit the fort…they all hit outside, and there...

The war going on between the Israel-Hamas conflict could have a major on the upcoming United States elections. Both presidential candidates have discussed the matter multiple times as voters continue to form their opinions, with the Jewish community seemingly leaning one way. Those who believe the United States response has...

Former United States Representative Liz Cheney has been quite vocal about her opinions of the nominees for President in the upcoming election. Despite being a Republican, Cheney has voiced her displeasure with Donald Trump and the current state of the Republican Party. When asked who she would be voting for...

Today, the current Vice President and Democratic nominee for President Kamala Harris will make a trip to the US-Mexico border for the first time as a Presidential nominee. Harris is expected in Douglas, Arizona where she will deliver a speech calling for “tougher border security measures as part of her...

Israel’s proposed judicial reforms, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, have ignited widespread debate over the future of the country’s democracy. The reforms seek to significantly limit the power of Israel’s judiciary by curbing the Supreme Court’s ability to strike down laws and giving the ruling coalition more control...

Yesterday, New York City Public Schools Chancellor David Banks informed Mayor Eric Adams that he would be resigning from his position. Banks will step down officially on December 31st, 2024, allowing for somebody else to take over starting in 2025. “I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished during...

In recent years, right-wing populism has surged across Europe, posing a significant challenge to the European Union (EU) and its core principles of unity, democracy, and liberalism. Populist parties, characterized by their anti-immigration stance, Euroscepticism, and nationalist rhetoric, have gained ground in countries like Italy, Hungary, Poland, and Sweden. This...

About 97% of today’s cars are made with at least one touch screen. Technology has taken over the car industry, but the Biden Administration is looking to slow things down. Monday, the United States Commerce Department made a proposal to ban essential Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles. The...

Comments made by the Republican nominee for Governor of North Carolina Mark Robinson have recently come to light. These comments are from an online pornographic message board where Robinson said some extremely crude and offensive things. Robinson has spoken publicly about these comments and claimed they were not made by...

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