PRESIDENT ISMAEL OMAR GUELLEH

Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Djibouti’s President Secures Another Term Amid Questionable Elections

President Ismael Omar Guelleh won his sixth term in Djibouti, capturing 97. 8% of the vote according to state media. The result extends his 27‑year hold over the small nation that sits at the mouth of the Red Sea. Guelleh posted a photo with the French word “RÉÉLU” on X, meaning re‑elected. Djibo

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Apr 11 2026POLITICS

Alaska’s Voting System Faces a New Challenge

President Donald Trump urged Alaskans to ditch the state’s ranked‑choice voting system in a post on Truth Social. He called the method “disastrous” and “fraudulent, ” urging voters to return to what he called free, fair elections. The call follows a 2024 referendum that failed by only 737 votes to r

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Apr 08 2026POLITICS

What happens when US-Iran tensions heat up in a high-stakes game of chicken?

President Trump sent shockwaves Monday—not just within Washington’s corridors, but across news feeds worldwide. His overnight warning—“A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again”—wasn’t targeted at an enemy in battle. It was posted on a social platform, hours before a self

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Apr 07 2026POLITICS

Does the US president risk breaking the rules of war with threats against Iran?

President Trump’s latest posts on Truth Social demand Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the destruction of its bridges, power plants, and desalination facilities by Tuesday. The message includes insults calling Iranian leaders “animals” and boasts about sending the country “back to the Stone

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait

President Trump warned that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday, U. S. forces will attack its power plants and bridges. The statement came after American soldiers rescued a wounded pilot whose aircraft was shot down by Iran. Iran responded by striking oil and water facilities

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Trump Highlights Faith Surge on Good Friday

President Donald Trump shared a video from the White House on Good Friday, praising the Christian holiday and claiming that faith is making a comeback in America. He spoke from the Resolute Desk, saying that religion and belief in God are essential for a strong nation. Trump pointed out what he sees

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Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Trump Mulls Cabinet Shuffle as Iran War Fights Backlash

President Trump is thinking about changing more people in his top team after the recent firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi. The war with Iran, which started at the end of February, has pushed gas prices higher and hurt his popularity. Republicans are worried about how this will affect the upcoming

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Surprise Move: A New Attorney General Takes the Helm

President Donald Trump announced that Pam Bondi would step down from her role as U. S. Attorney General after almost fourteen months in office. He praised her for a “tremendous job” cutting crime nationwide, noting that murder rates hit their lowest point since the early 1900s. Trump said Bondi woul

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Apr 03 2026POLITICS

Trump’s next attorney general faces tough odds

President Trump’s search for a permanent attorney general isn’t just about filling a seat—it’s about finding someone willing to ride out political storms. For now, Deputy AG Todd Blanche steps in temporarily, a move that avoids another Senate confirmation battle. But looking back, Trump’s past picks

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Apr 02 2026POLITICS

Trump Faces Court Pushback on Birthright Citizenship

President Trump has been trying to change a rule that gives citizenship to babies born in the United States. He asked the Supreme Court to stop this rule, but most judges said no. The case is about a new order from the president that would ignore babies whose parents are not citizens or permanent r

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