The Modern Mogul and the Shadow of the Gilded Age
The sheer scale of Elon Musk’s influence has sparked a heated debate among historians and political analysts about whether any single private citizen should hold such sway over national and…
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Democrat establishment strikes back as socialist candidate downed in battleground primary
The internal struggle for the soul of the Democratic Party saw a significant shift on Tuesday as the center left managed to hold its ground in a critical battleground state.…
The US is now using the ‘terrorist’ label to interfere in Brazil’s election
The recent decision by the United States to designate Brazil’s two most powerful criminal organizations, the Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho, as terrorist groups is sparking intense debate…
Why Karoline Leavitt might be impossible for Trump to replace
Donald Trump typically operates as his own primary megaphone, utilizing a chaotic stream of social media posts and unfiltered interviews to bypass traditional gatekeepers. Because the president is so prolific…
Questions over Karoline Leavitt’s replacement as she steps down as White House press secretary – US politics live
The White House is facing a sudden void in its communications department following the announcement that press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of the month. President…
‘Fiercely independent’ South Carolina votes on Lindsey Graham’s Senate successor
South Carolina voters head to the polls on Tuesday for a high stakes special primary intended to determine who will succeed the late Senator Lindsey Graham. In a whirlwind campaign…
Count Binface, the man in a can with a plan, seeks Parliament seat in Britain’s wackiest election
British politics has always had room for the eccentric, but the upcoming special election in Clacton on Sea is pushing the boundaries of the absurd. At the center of this…
Trump’s middle finger to the GOP’s midterm worries
President Donald Trump is sending mixed signals to his party ahead of the upcoming midterms, offering a blend of superficial support and dismissive remarks that leave Republican strategists on edge.…
ACLU blasts Trump’s new orders on birthright citizenship, saying they are doomed to fail in court– as it happened
The American Civil Liberties Union has swiftly condemned President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to dismantle birthright citizenship, arguing that the new executive orders are legally baseless and destined for defeat…
A ‘clown show’ of carpetbaggers and characters has upended a Republican primary in Trump’s backyard
Southwest Florida has always been a destination for those looking to start over, but the current scramble for an open House seat in the 19th District has turned into something…