Politics

Politics

Nov
18
Republicans Gain Control of the House while Nancy Pelosi Steps Down as Democratic Leader

Republicans Gain Control of the House while Nancy Pelosi Steps Down as Democratic Leader

While Democrats maintain control of the Senate, Republicans achieve a narrow majority in the House that creates a divided Congress.
4 min read
Nov
11
Democrats Defy History in Landmark Midterm Election

Democrats Defy History in Landmark Midterm Election

Although facing political headwinds from high inflation and a mixed economy, Democrats exceeded expectations in the aftermath of Roe and January 6th.
4 min read
Nov
04
Brazil's President Does Not Concede Election Loss but Signals Cooperation

Brazil's President Does Not Concede Election Loss but Signals Cooperation

Brazil’s far-right President Jair Bolsonaro promises a peaceful transfer of power to leftist leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva amid protests from Bolsonaro's supporters.
4 min read
Oct
21
British Prime Minister Resigns amid Market Meltdown

British Prime Minister Resigns amid Market Meltdown

Liz Truss becomes the shortest-serving prime minister in England's history after a rapid downfall resulting from her misguided economic plan.
4 min read
Oct
14
Political Fallout Continues from Leaked Recording of LA Council Members

Political Fallout Continues from Leaked Recording of LA Council Members

Protestors demand the resignations of three council members who used offensive and racist language during their secret meeting to solidify power.
3 min read
Sep
30
Putin Annexes Ukrainian Regions while Italy Elects its First Far-Right Party Since WWII

Putin Annexes Ukrainian Regions while Italy Elects its First Far-Right Party Since WWII

Russia raises the stakes in Ukraine amid battlefield defeats while a political party and premier with neo-fascist roots takes control in Italy.
4 min read
Sep
23
Fallout Continues from Florida's Migrant Flight from Texas to Martha's Vineyard

Fallout Continues from Florida's Migrant Flight from Texas to Martha's Vineyard

While DeSantis' action faces legal challenges and is viewed by critics as a political stunt, Republicans have welcomed the highlighting of the issue.
3 min read
Sep
16
Migrants Transported to Martha's Vineyard and Naval Observatory in Protest of Record Border Crossings

Migrants Transported to Martha's Vineyard and Naval Observatory in Protest of Record Border Crossings

Governors Abbott and DeSantis bused and flew migrants to the Vice President's DC residence and Martha's Vineyard in an escalation of the Republican outcry against Biden's border policies.
3 min read
Sep
16
Senator Graham Proposes Federal Abortion Ban Provoking Anger from Both Parties

Senator Graham Proposes Federal Abortion Ban Provoking Anger from Both Parties

Both parties lashed out at Lindsey Graham's proposed abortion ban with Democrats infuriated by its position and Republicans mystified by its timing.
3 min read
Sep
09
Barack and Michelle Obama's Portraits Unveiled during White House Ceremony

Barack and Michelle Obama's Portraits Unveiled during White House Ceremony

Traditionally unveiled during their successor's first term, the Obama's official portraits are finally revealed during a ceremony at the White House.
3 min read