One of the most blatant examples of recent, beyond-all-odds Democratic upsets was Emily Gregory’s win over the Trump-endorsed Republican candidate for Florida’s House District 87. This district, which encompasses Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property, has been a Republican stronghold in previous Florida House elections.
Read MoreSince World War II, the US and China have been the key players in the international system. The US-led reconstruction of Europe through the Marshall Plan shaped the world's order through security and containment approaches. China, during the late 20th century, began to grow as a new regional player. The first quarter of the 21st century has seen shifts in the balance of power. Will this be a zero-sum game between the two key players in the coming decades?
Read MoreThe ongoing North Carolina Senate race has made the use of Super PACs salient, with candidates receiving large amounts of money from these organizations to fund their political campaigns. The use of these committees has raised questions about the representation of public interest in government, the impact of wealthy donors, and the potential for corruption.
Read MoreThe answer lies less in investors’ behaviors and more in the rules governing what can be built in the first place. In many of the country’s most in-demand cities, local zoning laws often partially ban the construction of multi-family housing or severely limit building height, artificially constraining the supply of available units.
Read MoreItaly’s struggles are nothing new. Their recent loss marks their third-straight World Cup qualification failure despite a history as one of the most successful national teams in World Cup history. The turmoil has set off a string of administrative changes, including the resignation of Italy soccer federation president Gabriele Gravina and the removal of coach Gennaro Gattuso.
Read MoreIn April 2026, the North Carolina Advisory Council on Cannabis recommended that lawmakers set a path for the legalization of marijuana for adults. Two top Republican lawmakers are continually pushing back on such legislation, resurfacing marijuana debates in Raleigh.
Read MoreNew Zealand and the Cook Islands have signed a defense and security declaration, ending over a year of open tensions. But the strategic partnership deal with China that started the crisis remains intact, and New Zealand knows it.
Read MoreUkraine has denied involvement in an incident where explosives were found near a pipeline in Serbia, and experts have asserted that the incident was rather an attempt by Russia to influence Hungary’s election. Given that incumbent Viktor Orbán’s party is falling behind in polls, there have been accusations that this was a “false flag” operation by Orbán and Russia to drum up support.
Read MoreMass protests have erupted across Prague in recent weeks, as tens of thousands of citizens rally against Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and his coalition government, citing fears of democratic backsliding as governmental policies begin to shift from a traditional progressive to a more far-right stance. With protests being organized by the Million Moments for Democracy NGO, many state that these have been the largest protests since the Velvet Revolution of 1989.
Read MoreIn the decades following Apollo, the absence of a clear rival to the United States has reduced the urgency of lunar exploration, while domestic priorities focused on lower-cost missions in low Earth orbit made sustained investment in Moon expeditions difficult. In the 2020s, however, China’s growing space capabilities have reintroduced external pressure, creating the conditions under which multiple administrations have supported a consistent lunar strategy.
Read MoreThe strike on the girl’s elementary school in Minab occurred on February 6, 2026, in the wake of escalating military tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Early evidence suggests that a Tomahawk cruise missile may have been used, pointing toward possible United States involvement, given that these weapons are primarily used by the U.S. military. Under International Humanitarian Law (IHL), the deliberate targeting of civilians constitutes a war crime, placing an attack of this scale well within the scope of potential prosecution.
Read MoreFar-right influencer Jake Lang organized an anti-Islam rally outside Gracie Mansion, home of Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The event escalated when two ISIS-inspired teenagers threw two homemade bombs at police officers, sparking fears of terrorism amid growing tensions over the U.S. war in Iran.
Read MoreOn March 3, voters cast their ballots for the North Carolina and Texas primaries, with heated races for both Democratic and Republican candidates. These primary elections have been among the most closely watched across the states, as incumbents, former state officials, and left and right-leaning challengers gear up for the November midterms. In Texas and North Carolina, Democratic results have raised major questions about party values, with Chapel Hill’s own District Four as a prime example.
Read MoreWhether the next generation of North Carolina students inherit the same opportunities may depend less on their ambition, which is plainly there, and more on decisions being made in Washington right now, far closer to home than the Moon.
Read MoreVoters in North Carolina’s Fourth Congressional District, including Durham and Chapel Hill, have chosen Representative Valerie Foushee as the incumbent in a controversial primary against County Commissioner Nida Allam. Claims of dark money, misshapen foreign policy, and AI funding shaped the outlook of this race, prompting national interest in the outside groups and super PACs that played a role.
Read MoreThe renewed attention surrounding the former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has once again drawn international attention to the lingering global consequences of his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Read MoreWith Greene’s seat sitting empty, a special election was held on March 10. Since no candidates received more than 50% of the vote, Democrat Shawn Harris and Republican Clayton Fuller have been selected as the two frontrunners for the April 7 runoff.
Read MoreThe Supreme Court recently struck down Trump's use of emergency powers to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). In a 6-3 decision, the court ruled that the tariffs exceeded the authority given to the president by Congress under the 1977 law, which allows the executive branch to regulate commerce during national emergencies created by foreign threats.
Read MoreWith Turning Point’s endorsement of Attorney General Paxton reminiscent of grassroots loyalty to President Trump and the anxiety of major donors to hear what the President himself has to say, the race underscores an ongoing struggle between established conservatism and the growing “America First” movement. With the primaries rapidly approaching, the outcome will not only determine who will compete to represent Texas in the Senate but also reveal how Trump’s influence will determine the future of the GOP.
Read MoreOn Tuesday, February 2, President Trump called on the federal government and the Republican Party to “nationalize” elections in the United States. The President was interviewed by Dan Bongino, his former deputy FBI director, on his podcast, where he suggested Republican officials “take over” voting procedures in 15 states. President Trump’s suggestion that the federal government intervene in certain elections blatantly undermines the Constitution, highlights major divisions within the Republican Party, and is a clear effort by the Trump administration to claim fraud in the 2020 election and to prepare for major losses in the 2026 midterms.
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