The news of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's sentencing sent shockwaves through the state's political scene. Many leaders from both sides of the aisle reacted with a mix of condemnation and calls for change. The sentence was a harsh reminder of the deep-seated corruption issues that have long troubled Illinois politics. It was a moment that highligh...

A significant political event unfolded in Turkey as Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul, was arrested. This happened on the very day he was likely to be nominated as a presidential candidate by his party. The charges against him include leading a criminal organization, bribery, misconduct, and corruption. Dozens of his staff and municipal officials were also arrest...