Politics
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to reshape industries and redefine modern life, the question of how to regulate this powerful technology looms large. Under Republican governance, the future of AI regulation remains uncertain, as policymakers balance innovation incentives with the need for oversight. Republican leadership has historically favored minimal regulation...
Less than two weeks after Matt Gaetz withdrew his consideration for the position of Attorney General amid controversy surrounding an investigation into sex trafficking, illegal drug use, and sex with a minor, more Trump appointees are stepping back. On Tuesday, December 3, Trump’s pick to lead the Drug Enforcement Agency,...
Following a significant electoral defeat, the Democratic Party is confronting a familiar yet urgent challenge: internal divisions threatening its ability to present a unified front. With progressive and moderate factions at odds over strategy, messaging, and policy priorities, the party faces a crossroads in determining how to rebuild and regain...
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...
