Japan's newest leader, Sanae Takaichi, made her first big move by chatting with U. S. President Donald Trump. She didn't waste time. She told Trump that teaming up with the U. S. is super important to her. She also said Japan is a key player in the U. S. 's plans for China and the bigger Asian regio
In the world of politics, words can have weight, especially when they come from a former leader. Kevin Rudd, Australia's ambassador to the U. S. , has found himself in the spotlight again, this time due to past comments about former U. S. President Donald Trump. Rudd, known for his Mandarin skills a
The Supreme Court is about to make a big decision. It's not about laws or crimes, but about money in politics. Specifically, it's about how much politicians can talk to their party about spending cash. The case, National Republican Senatorial Committee v. Federal Election Commission, could change ho
Oregon stands out as one of the few states without campaign finance limits. This has led to a flood of money into political campaigns. Many people wonder why Oregon doesn't look at other states for solutions. Other states have rules that work well. Why not take those ideas and adjust them to fit Ore
A grand jury in Fort Pierce, Florida, is set to delve into claims of a conspiracy during the Obama administration. This development comes as various government bodies are looking into the origins of the Trump-Russia investigation and alleged intelligence misconduct from that era. The Department of
The recent layoffs at health agencies seem like a bad rerun of an old show. It's like someone forgot to change the script. The plan was to let go of nearly 8, 000 people, but that didn't happen. Instead, it was a chaotic mess. Employees were left in the dark, wondering if they still had jobs. It's l
A recent court decision has ignited a firestorm of criticism from MAGA supporters. The controversy centers around Judge Kendra Briggs' sentencing of two Maryland teens who attacked Edward Cortisine, a former DOGE team member, in Washington, D. C. The judge's decision to grant probation instead of ja
Ireland has a new president, and her name is Catherine Connolly. She won big, taking 63% of the votes. Her opponent, Heather Humphreys, got 29%. Connolly is known for her left-leaning views and has been a critic of Israel's actions in Gaza. She also warns about the EU becoming too militarized. Conn
The "No Kings" protests are making waves, but who's actually showing up? It turns out, the crowds are mostly made up of educated white women in their 40s. This isn't just a political statement; it's a form of group therapy, according to psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert. People are using these protest
A recent dispute between the U. S. and Canada has taken an unexpected turn. It all started with a TV ad from Ontario that used a clip of former President Ronald Reagan speaking out against tariffs. The U. S. president took issue with the ad, calling it "fraudulent" and decided to raise tariffs on Ca
