Politics

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s recent diplomatic visit to China has led to what she describes as significant improvements in U.S.-China relations, but there are still major differences in trade practices and economic policies that could have serious consequences for American industries.  Mutual Cooperation After a recent diplomatic visit to China, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet … Read more

A $1.2 trillion spending package has been passed into law, funding the U.S. government until September 2024. Partial Shutdown Avoided After months of dramatic infighting in Congress, the sixth in a series of spending bills has been passed, keeping the federal government fully funded and narrowly avoiding a partial government shutdown. The $1.2 trillion spending … Read more

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) just made a ruling to hold Switzerland responsible for the diminishing quality of citizens’ lives due to the effects of climate change, potentially setting a precedent that holds countries responsible for their inaction against climate change. Landmark Cases The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, France, … Read more

Running as an independent presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr) has voiced concerns over the possible political weaponization of government agencies against Donald Trump and has pledged to appoint a special counsel to investigate potential political biases in the prosecution of Jan. 6 Capitol riot participants.  Weaponizing the Government  Running as an independent … Read more

Fresh controversy hit the Capitol this week. A study published in the Election Law Journal claimed that politicians on both sides of party lines use loopholes to break campaign finance rules. Here’s the full story. Understanding Red-boxing According to new research published in the Election Law Journal, widespread corruption exists in politics—a fact that might … Read more

Progressive Democrats have laid out plans for a housing bill that would allegedly solve the housing crisis and create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Here are the details. Relaunch of Housing Proposal On Thursday, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced the relaunch of her housing proposal alongside other members of “The Squad,” a group of eight left-wing progressive … Read more

The Republican Party has unveiled a new plan to win over voters, and its hope lies in framing itself as the party of “Fiscal Sanity.” A few of its ideas have caused a stir, however—notably targeting free school lunches and international aid. Let’s take a look at the full story. Republican Study Committee’s Budget Proposal … Read more

The president’s re-election campaign and a Democratic Party campaign committee have had to set aside $340,000 from a donor currently embroiled in fraud and misconduct allegations. Frozen Funds Joe Biden’s presidential re-election campaign has frozen hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of campaign donations from a donor who has been accused of fraud. The campaign office, … Read more

As President Biden faces an election year with low approval ratings and consumer confidence, a glimmer of hope has emerged, with Americans showing increased optimism in the economy. This shift in sentiment could play a crucial role in the upcoming elections. Rising Economic Confidence Recent data indicates a growing confidence among Americans regarding the economy. … Read more

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has highlighted the effectiveness of President Joe Biden’s economic policies compared to those of former President Donald Trump. This comes at a crucial time as American voters look ahead to the election.  Yellen’s Bold Assertion Secretary Yellen claimed that Biden’s economic approach has led to the “fairest recovery on record,” … Read more