New York prosecutors aren't keen on dropping the hush money case against President-elect Donald Trump. They maintain that just because he's about to take office again doesn't mean the charges should be thrown out. However, they're willing to discuss delaying his sentencing until his term is over. Th
In a no-drama leadership election, House Democrats have decided to stick with their top brass from the previous term. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries from New York, along with his team—Minority Whip Katherine Clark from Massachusetts and Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar from California—faced zero
In a big move for reproductive rights, a Wyoming judge has just struck down the state's abortion laws, including a unique ban on pills used to end pregnancies. This is the third time Judge Melissa Owens has blocked these laws while they're being debated in court. This decision comes as voters in sev
Last month, a mysterious incident occurred in the Baltic Sea. A major telecom cable, stretching over 729 miles, suddenly stopped working. This cable follows a similar path to the Nord Stream gas pipelines that exploded last year. The explosion was believed to be an act of sabotage. Finland's Defens
A controversial law proposal has sparked massive protests across New Zealand. This law aims to change how the country's founding treaty, the Treaty of Waitangi, is understood. Signed in 1840 between British representatives and 500 Māori chiefs, the treaty is central to New Zealand's identity. Howeve
More than 40 of Hong Kong’s prominent democracy advocates have been sentenced to prison in the city’s largest ever national security trial. This includes well-known figures like Joshua Wong, who led pro-democracy protests and shouted “I love Hong Kong” before his sentence. The sentences range from 5
Ever thought about what would happen if Bobby Kennedy Jr. , known for his skeptical views on vaccines, was in charge of health policies? This significant shift could reshape how we handle vaccines, medications, and food safety. Some healthcare experts are worried about possible cuts in funding or st
As Donald Trump approaches his presidency, conservatives see an opportunity. Universities, typically a minor topic in politics, were a regular theme in Trump's campaign. He and his running mate, JD Vance, targeted elite schools, their costs, and politics. This has inspired right-wing activists, cong
In the aftermath of the 2024 presidential election, both Republicans and Democrats are confronting unique challenges. Democrats, while retaining their core base of highly engaged voters, lost significant ground with less-engaged groups. These voters were disproportionately younger, more Republican-l
In 2017, Germany saw a significant increase in refugee numbers. To understand how this impacted the federal election, the Research Data Center (FDZ) Ruhr at RWI compiled a unique dataset. Called RWI-GEO-VOTE, it breaks down the election results into tiny 1 km x 1 km grid cells. This detailed dataset
