The US has traditionally used its power to emphasize a rules-based, cooperative global order, structured by alliances and institutions. Under Trump, however, that power can be wielded as an extension of his individual will.
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The emerging 2028 Republican field is defined less by ideological experimentation than by a shared constraint: how closely each contender can tether themselves to Trumpism without inheriting its liabilities wholesale. Vance currently appears best positioned to manage that balance, pairing institutional backing and ideological continuity with generational change, even if questions about his electoral dexterity remain unresolved.
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Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) remains one of the few Republicans willing to challenge the Department of Justice’s handling of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, even as he faces a primary challenge backed by the President. This clash highlights the limits of GOP loyalty and illustrates why Massie’s brand of principled independence is becoming increasingly difficult to replicate in the modern Republican Party.
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On February 16, the People’s Republic of China announced that it had extended its visa waiver for Canada and the UK, allowing nationals from both countries to enter China and stay up to 30 days for various purposes. The most visible short-term benefit is the ease of travel for Canadians and Brits looking to visit China. However, ramifications extend to economic priorities, as the two countries sought favorable trade deals while navigating their once-close ally, the United States.
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The EU and India, two of the largest democratic economies, are now partners in a new economic pact that has the political world watching. The agreement is designed to boost trade in goods and services, but it also has a deeper meaning. Alongside the promising tariff cuts and access to global markets, there is a clear signal that the EU is shifting its sights to a more welcoming continent: Asia.
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The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) investigation of General Zhang Youxia is not just about corruption with senior leaders, as it shows President Xi tightening his control over the military during a tense moment for China. By targeting one of the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) most experienced commanders, Xi makes clear that loyalty to him matters more than rank or battlefield experience.
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The proposed closure of study centers has mobilized both students and faculty members who are engaged in campus-wide activities such as student discussions, presentations, press conferences, and lobbying with a hope to garner more support, visibility, and demonstrate the impact of the study centers in a bid for the University to reverse its decision.
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There is a recognition among Democrats that this is no longer a time to lick wounds from the 2024 loss; instead, it is time to recuperate for the fight ahead: the 2028 Presidential Election. Let’s meet the contenders, from frontrunners, secondary candidates, long shots, and dark horses, for the Democratic primaries.
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In the wake of the Trump administration’s volatile and hostile global strategy, taking an isolationist and transactional approach to foreign policy and the NATO alliance, leaders across Europe are questioning whether this alliance remains reliable. The European Union has begun to rethink its defense strategy, with many leaders pushing for European strategic autonomy.
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Political upheavals in Bangladesh threaten to destroy its carefully curated relationship, and the aftermath has begun to bleed into both countries, becoming evident through changes in cricket and people's daily lives.
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The Class 2 senate map, last up for election in 2020, provides both the Republican and the Democratic parties with a mixed bag of candidates. If the Democratic Party has any hope of retaking the Senate, it must not only defend its current seats but also flip contests in historically Republican states. With national headwinds leaning against them, the Republican Party hopes the favorable maps keep the Senate in their hands.
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These cuts halted naloxone distribution, overdose prevention efforts, mental health and substance abuse support in schools, and substance abuse recovery programs. The cuts affected nearly all discretionary funds, accounting for nearly $2 billion of SAMHSA’s budget. Less than 24 hours later, US health officials countered and began reinstating the funding to mental health and substance use programs. Some programs received notice of reinstatement on Wednesday night, while others are waiting for an official notice that they can resume work.
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For decades, the Fed’s separation from political pressure has been treated as a foundation of economic stability, dividing expert-backed monetary policy from short-sighted political goals. If that barrier comes down, the aftershock will be felt well beyond Washington, causing further public distrust in the government.
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Regardless of political beliefs, a life lost at the hands of the state should never be met with indifference or applause. The death of Renée Nicole Good should not be treated as a political weapon, but rather as a loss of a life that demands careful rumination.
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At the heart of the case is a fundamental question about federalism: how far can the federal government go in unilaterally imposing law enforcement operations on a state that explicitly opposes them? The case remains open, with Menendez denying the federal government’s request to postpone their January 19 deadline to respond.
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Beginning on December 28th, 2025, millions of Iranians gathered nationwide to protest the Islamic Republic government amid the country’s deepest economic crisis in modern history, marked by currency collapse, inflation, and widespread loss of public confidence. In response, the Iranian government imposed a near-total internet blackout and carried out a violent crackdown that left thousands dead or detained, signaling a deliberate turn to mass repression to preserve regime control.
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So far, Jerome Powell and the Federal Reserve Board have done an admirable job of maintaining economic stability despite intense political pressure. However, uncertainty remains about the future of the Fed’s independence and its impact on both the domestic and global economy.
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A shift of just three seats could shatter the Republican trifecta and reshape national policymaking for the final two years of Trump’s presidency. With open districts, aggressive redistricting, and unhappy voters, the 2026 midterms are shaping up to be anything but ordinary.
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The fiscal aftermath of the recent bomb cyclone has shown that North Carolina’s system of funding winter preparedness through 'mini-budgets' and contingency reserves is no longer sustainable. With the NCDOT exhausting half its annual winter budget in days, the state faces a choice between continuing a cycle of costly, reactive cleanup or investing in proactive infrastructure defense. As climate volatility increases, the General Assembly must establish a permanent Winter Resilience Fund to insulate the state’s economy from the paralyzing costs of future storms.
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It is no secret that Greenland holds some of the world’s most valuable resources, including oil and copper. In the wake of recent ice melting, the vast natural reserves have caught the eye of the international community. In particular, U.S. President Donald Trump, who seems to have centered his term around Greenland’s acquisition. Much to the dismay of Europe, which now finds its relationship with the U.S. in a tumultuous position, America has entered a new age, one of expansion not from sea to shining sea, but to the Danish-controlled island of Greenland.
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