President Trump's judicial shakeup is far from over, with the potential to appoint a majority of Supreme Court justices—something not seen since the days of FDR. In his first term, he's already chosen three conservative justices. With two more, he could cement a rightward shift. The Senate, controll
San Francisco has a new mayor! After six years in office, Mayor London Breed was defeated in her reelection bid by Daniel Lurie, a venture capitalist and heir to the Levi Strauss fortune. The rank-choice voting system led Lurie to secure around 56% of the vote, while Breed trailed with 44%. Breed ac
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , known for his criticism of drug companies and health regulators, may soon have significant influence over U. S. health policy. Donald Trump's win, with Kennedy by his side, is seen as a mandate by supporters to shake up the public health system. Kennedy aims to tackle chronic
Every day, the media pumps out tons of text. To get an unbiased view, we need to understand the political slant behind the words. A new study introduces a simple statistical method to predict political leanings from text. Researchers used standard features from political speeches and manifestos to t
Imagine this: You're one of President-elect Trump's top lawyers, and suddenly, you find out that your cellphone has been tapped by Chinese hackers. That's what happened to Todd Blanche, one of Trump's lead attorneys. The FBI recently told him that his phone was hacked as part of a big operation targ
South Asian Americans are feeling a mix of emotions after Vice President Kamala Harris's defeat in the 2024 presidential race. While they're disappointed that she won't be the first Black woman and South Asian person to hold the nation's highest office, they're also proud of her journey and what it
A political scientist from Vanderbilt University recently spoke out on cable news, challenging the popular notion that Donald Trump's win in the 2024 elections signaled a clear ideological mandate. The professor, John Sides, argued that this interpretation overlooks important details. He pointed ou
Sports journalist Stephen A. Smith has an interesting take on why Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election. He thinks it's because the party moved too far to the left, pushing away voters who are more moderate or centrist. These voters felt the Democrats were too focused on the extremes, and th
In the vast Arctic region, Russia stands out due to its unique geopolitical position. With the country's increasing interest in developing these northern territories, one major challenge is brewing: how to keep people living there and ensure there are enough workers for future projects. The problem
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has been generous with his money and time to campaign for Donald Trump. Now, he's looking for favors. He reportedly wants SpaceX employees to fill top government roles, especially in the Defense Department. This request comes after Musk's big spend on Trump's camp
