National Politics
Populism and the Challenges of Democracy
America marks its 250th year amidst clashing populist ideologies. These movements present divergent solutions for national issues. Despite differences, both the MAGA right and the socialist left share a common belief: the system is unfair.
Colorado Candidate Melat Kiros Advocates for Change in U.S. Representation
In a recent event in Denver, Colorado, Melat Kiros, a socialist candidate, expressed her desire to see more immigrants with backgrounds from the global south involved in U.S. politics. She aims to challenge what she
Rep. Buddy Carter Questions Network Decisions on Trump Speech
Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., is pressing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to examine the broadcast choices of ABC, NBC, and CBS following their decisions not to air or to limit coverage of President Donald Trump’s
Senate’s Response to President Trump’s Speech on SAVE America Act
President Donald Trump delivered a primetime speech on Thursday, advocating for the passage of the SAVE America Act. Despite his efforts, the speech didn’t significantly alter opinions, according to several Republican senators across different viewpoints
U.S. Military Actions and Rising Tensions with Iran
The U.S. military launched another series of airstrikes against Iran on Monday, marking the tenth day of continuous operations as the conflict’s toll increases. The strikes commenced at 4 p.m. EDT, under President Trump’s directive,
Latest Political Developments Discussed on PBS News
NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright of NOTUS participated in a discussion with Amna Nawaz regarding recent political happenings. Key topics included the primary elections in Arizona. Here, Republicans are set to select a nominee
Bernie Sanders’ Influence on Democratic Politics
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders lost the Democratic presidential primary twice, in 2016 and again in 2020. Each time, the party’s establishment rallied around a more moderate nominee. Sanders returned to Burlington. A decade later, the
President Trump to Appear on New U.S. $1 Coin
The U.S. Mint, overseen by the Treasury Department, has begun producing a new $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump’s image. This marks a notable development in U.S. currency, historically dominated by images of past presidents.
The Challenges of Populism in America
At 250 years old, America finds itself ensnared in divergent populist ideologies. These perspectives present conflicting ideas on how to address the nation’s issues. However, both the MAGA right and the socialist left share a
Congress Faces Criticism Amid August Recess
As Congress embarks on its August recess, critics are vocal about a period marked by dysfunction. This dysfunction is mainly due to an aging leadership and increasing partisan gridlock. The question that resonates among many