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Since the presidential debate of June 27, national attention has been laser-focused on the question of Joe Biden’s competence to lead the country in a second term. Already the oldest President ever...
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In a December 2023 hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, FBI Director Christopher Wray identified violent domestic extremism as the top terrorism threat facing the United States. Between the...
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Everybody loves to complain about politicians, especially those on the very top, and not without reason. When you have no ability to fight back against those who abuse their power, and no way to hold...
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Hate crimes, or illegal acts motivated by prejudice towards certain groups, have surged in the U.S. in recent years. The FBI reported 11,288 hate crimes in 2022, up 7% from 2021 and a more than 40%...
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For most of the last two decades, Americans have been more likely to self-identify as Democrats than as Republicans. More recently, however, the Democratic Party’s base has been eroding. According...
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On June 19, 2024, Russia and North Korea signed a mutual defense pact. The treaty represents a significant shift in relations between Moscow and Pyongyang. Historically, relations between the two...
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Going into the first debate of the 2024 campaign season, Joe Biden was already one of the least popular American presidents in recent history. At just 38.7% in early 2024, Biden’s job approval...
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The United States moved quickly to aid Ukraine after the Russian invasion began in February 2022. Since the conflict’s outbreak, Congress has passed five spending bills that include support for...
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Say what you will about Ronald Reagan, nobody knew how to play the American Republican like a fiddle better than this actor-turned-president. During his time in politics (and his time in Hollywood),...
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Taiwan’s diplomatic status is one of the most sensitive topics in global politics. As a result, most nations skirt around the issue for fear of angering China. Though Taiwan has never been a part...
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By several measures, the United States is more politically divided now than at any time in recent memory. In a trend going back decades, Democrats in the U.S. Congress have been moving further to the...
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Presidential approval ratings offer a valuable snapshot of the mood of the country and how Americans perceive the leadership, priorities, and efficacy of the current administration. Generally, the...
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In the modern, post-World War II era, American presidents typically have a honeymoon phase — a period defined by high approval ratings and optimism among voters. But, as is often the case,...
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