POLITICS

Advertisement
Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Alvin Bragg's Re-Election Chances: What Does It Say About New York?

Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan District Attorney, is expected to win re-election next year. This is surprising since many people think he's too soft on crime. No other Democrat has stepped up to challenge him in the primary. Republicans might have a strong candidate, but winning in liberal Manhattan is

reading time less than a minute
Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Voters Say No to Soft-on-Crime Policies in Oakland

In California's Bay Area, a big change is happening. Voters in Oakland have voted to remove Mayor Sheng Thao and District Attorney Pamela Price from their jobs. People are upset about rising crime rates, homelessness, and feeling unsafe. Thao lost her job with 62% of the vote, while Price lost with

reading time less than a minute
Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Rumors of Trump-Putin Call Denied by Kremlin

On Monday, the Kremlin firmly denied reports that U. S. President-elect Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week. The call was allegedly about avoiding military escalation in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated, "This is completely false. N

reading time less than a minute
Nov 18 2024POLITICS

The Life and Death of a Russian Chef Who Spoke Out Against War

In a shocking turn of events, Alexei Zimin, a renowned Russian chef who openly criticized Russia's role in the Ukraine war, was found dead in Belgrade, Serbia. Zimin, who lived in London for many years, was known for his work at ZIMA restaurant and his criticisms of the Kremlin. The chef's body was

reading time less than a minute
Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Underwater Power Play: Ally of Putin's Accuses U. S. and U. K. of Plotting Sabotage

Imagine this: A close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin has some juicy accusations. He claims the U. S. and U. K. are up to no good, planning to mess with underwater internet cables and disrupt maritime energy trade. This isn't coming out of nowhere. It follows reports that Russia is setting

reading time less than a minute
Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Russian Propaganda: A Powerful Tool?

Before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a unique survey experiment was conducted. This experiment aimed to see if the propaganda spread by the Putin regime could sway public opinion to support military action. The results, collected a year before the actual invasion, showed that even mild fo

reading time less than a minute
Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Streamlining Government: A Business Approach

Vivek Ramaswamy, one of the leaders of the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, has made a bold statement. He said that entire government agencies could be "deleted. " This was shared during an interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News' Sunday Morning Futures. Ramaswamy, who is a busin

reading time less than a minute
Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Brendan Carr: From FCC Commissioner to Chairman

Meet Brendan Carr, the guy who's about to take the wheel at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). You might know him as the commissioner who’s been working with the FCC since 2017, or maybe from his days as the general counsel and advisor to former FCC Chair Ajit Pai. Carr’s new role as chair

reading time less than a minute
Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's New Weapons: A Turning Point?

Imagine this: President Biden just gave Ukraine the green light to use some powerful missiles from the U. S. to target Russia. These missiles, known as ATACMs, can hit much deeper into Russia's territory. Why the change? Well, Russia has been getting some help from North Korea, with thousands of tro

reading time less than a minute
Nov 18 2024POLITICS

Hezbollah Spokesperson Killed in Israeli Strike as Ceasefire Talks Continue

On Sunday, Israeli forces carried out a strike in Beirut that killed Mohammed Afif, the spokesperson for the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Afif, who had been involved with the group for years, was at the headquarters of a pro-Hezbollah party when the strike occurred. The lack of evacuation warn

reading time less than a minute