A proposal has been put forth by two prominent Democrats urging President Joe Biden to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race and expedite the process of selecting a new Democratic nominee before the August convention. This proposal, authored by Rosa Brooks, a law professor at Georgetown University and a former member of the Obama and
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Iran recently elected Masoud Pezeshkian to its presidency, marking an unexpected victory for the country’s reformist camp. Despite facing deep social discontent, economic hardships, and regional war, Pezeshkian managed to secure 16.3 million votes, surpassing his hard-line right-wing rival Saeed Jalili. While many analysts viewed Pezeshkian as a lesser-known “token reformist” candidate, his win signifies
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, known for his close ties to Russia, recently faced criticism from the EU for his visit to Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin. Orban’s self-proclaimed role as a “peacemaker” has put him at odds with the EU and NATO, particularly in relation to the conflict in Ukraine. Despite opposition from
President Joe Biden is currently facing backlash from some of his own party’s wealthy donors, including Abigail Disney, an heiress to the Disney family fortune. Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of Roy O. Disney, who helped start The Walt Disney Company, has publicly stated that she will no longer be funding the Democratic Party until Biden
The Biden administration has recently taken action by revoking eight licenses that allowed certain companies to ship goods to Chinese telecoms equipment giant, Huawei. This move was first reported in a document by Reuters as part of the government’s efforts to put pressure on the resurgent company. These licenses were granted by the Commerce Department,
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent visit to Ukraine has stirred up controversy and raised questions about his political intentions. Orban, known for his close ties to Russia and criticism of NATO, arrived in Ukraine for his first wartime visit amidst ongoing conflict in the country. During his visit, Orban met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr
The ongoing parliamentary election in France has seen a surge in support for the far-right National Rally party, causing left-wing and centrist parties to strategize on how to prevent them from winning an absolute majority in the upcoming second round of voting. With tensions running high, political analysts are closely monitoring the situation to see
The recent snap parliamentary election in France has revealed a significant surge in votes for the anti-immigrant National Rally party. This surge has positioned the National Rally party as a dominant force, with initial polling data indicating that they won 34% of the vote, surpassing President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance, which came in third place
The New York Times editorial board recently issued a scathing critique of President Joe Biden’s debate performance against Donald Trump. The editorial highlighted Biden’s struggles to articulate his goals for a second term, respond to Trump’s provocations, and hold Trump accountable for his actions. It pointed out Biden’s difficulty in completing sentences and presenting a
The recent Supreme Court decision on the Chevrοn doctrine has garnered significant praise from Republican lawmakers and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. For the past four decades, the Chevrοn doctrine had led judges to defer to how federal agencies interpreted a law when its language was unclear. However, the 6-3 decision by the Supreme Court