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FBI Agents Sue Over Release of January 6 Investigation Team Names to Trump Justice Department
The FBI submitted approximately 5,000 employee names to the Justice Department under the Trump administration who participated in...

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Feb 44 min read


The Emergence of the Young Right: A Cultural Shift in U.S. Politics
Recent political developments have produced an influential new group which many identify as the “Young Right.” Young urban conservatives...

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Jan 274 min read


Trump's First Days Back in Office: Bold Actions and Controversy
During his first day on January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump put multiple impactful and disputed plans into action. At the start of...

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Jan 234 min read


US Military Orders Thousands More Troops to Southern Border: A Strategic Shift or Political Maneuver?
The United States military reports deploying several thousand more soldiers to southern border areas as border security problems grow....

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Jan 222 min read


Navigating the TikTok Ban: A Global Controversy of Technology, Politics, and Culture
The social media service TikTok has become a worldwide sensation, reaching more than a billion people worldwide. The platform hosts...

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Jan 213 min read


Pete Hegseth: Trump's Controversial Choice for Secretary of Defense
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense has sparked a firestorm of debate among political and...

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Jan 154 min read


The Implications of the GOP's Lead in American Politics
This shift has important implications for the Republican Party and the American socio-political landscape, which is already firmly...

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Jan 144 min read


The Global Debt Crisis: What It Means for Emerging Markets
The global debt crisis has come to define the economic challenge of the 21st century, as it endangers the stability of economies...

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Jan 135 min read


Trump's Middle East Envoy Meets Netanyahu: Renewed Efforts Toward Regional Peace
American foreign policy has traditionally been built on the idea of pursuing "peace" in the Middle East, with successive administrations...

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Jan 126 min read


North Korean Soldiers Captured in Ukraine: A Stark Reminder of Global Conflict Complexities
In a surprising development that underscores the increasingly global dimensions of the ongoing war in Ukraine, Ukrainian forces have...

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Jan 125 min read


South Korea’s Political Turmoil: A Nation at a Crossroads
Culturally influential and democratic, South Korea has run headfirst into a political crisis that has transfixed the world. In uncertain...

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Jan 114 min read


Destructive Wildfires Ravage the Wider Los Angeles Region
Destructive wildfires have recently ravaged Los Angeles, causing many historical monuments, including the iconic Hollywood Hills, to be...

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Jan 105 min read


A Closer Look at the January 2025 Chad Security Incident
An alarming security incident shook the presidential palace in Chad's capital, N'Djamena, on January 8, 2025. Gunfire rang out in the...

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Jan 84 min read


Sudan Sanctions: A Complex Path towards Peace and Accountability
The United States' latest chapter in the tumultuous history of a nation torn apart by decades of conflict, political instability, and...

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Jan 86 min read


Justin Trudeau's Resignation: A Turning Point for Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned as leader of the Liberal Party and as the nation’s prime minister on January 6, 2025....

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Jan 65 min read


The Controversy Surrounding Donald Trump’s Cabinet Picks
Currently, Trump's cabinent picks are sparking controversy all across the United States. A political outsider campaigning on a promise to...

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Nov 20, 20245 min read


Donald Trump’s Cabinet Picks: A Second-Term Vision
Donald Trump, seeking a return to the presidency in 2024, has already outlined a bold cabinet for his potential second term. The...

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Nov 20, 20243 min read


Why Kamala Harris Lost the 2024 Presidential Election: Analyzing the Key Factors
A highly contentious and polarizing race, the 2024 presidential election pitted Democratic candidate Kamala Harris against Republican...

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Nov 9, 20245 min read


The 2024 Election: Trump Returns to the White House and the Future of America
On November 5, 2024, the US saw a historic electoral result: former President Donald Trump regained the White House, beating Vice...

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Nov 7, 20245 min read


What to Expect from a Second Trump Term: Key Policies, Promises, and Potential Impacts
With President Donald Trump set to start his second term in 2024, Americans and world leaders alike are curious about what his...

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Nov 7, 20245 min read
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