Billionaire Elon Musk has reignited his calls to launch a new political party, dubbed the “America Party,” amidst a public feud with President Donald Trump over the recently signed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” While Musk’s immense wealth and influence make him a unique contender, establishing a successful third political party in the United States…
The U.S. Supreme Court, an institution designed to stand above partisan politics, has seen a dramatic shift in its news media coverage, particularly since 2016. While the Court has always weighed in on highly controversial issues, recent research indicates a stark increase in the political framing of its decisions and appointments. This change, largely driven…
Fundraiser Raises Millions for DNC and Local Races Former President Barack Obama made a significant return to the political stage during a private Democratic fundraiser held in Red Bank, New Jersey. Hosted by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy, the high-level dinner event attracted both in-person attendees and online supporters. According…
Surprise Reversal from Democrats A surprising twist has emerged in the Senate as nine pro-crypto Democrats have announced their opposition to the GOP-backed stablecoin bill. The reversal comes just days before the Senate is set to begin deliberating on the legislation, which is designed to create the first-ever regulatory framework for stablecoins in the United…
As Canada prepares for the 2025 federal election, the proliferation of phony political advertisements on social media platforms is at an unprecedented scale. Aengus Bridgman, Executive Director of Media Ecosystem Observatory, mentions in an interview with The Guardian that over half of Canadians access Facebook not only for social networking but also to obtain their…
While heralded for their high living standards, solid politics, and favorable economy, Australia seems to have underlying cracks that require its next governing body to deal with. The Australia BGI Report on Governance Performance released recently suggests that the country is suffering from rising political division, increased polarization, greater inequality, and a reliance on destructive…
With robust consumer involvement and participation from crypto whales, South Korea’s sector was booming. However, the year 2025 brought a politically heavy gale with it. Politically, the nation was already suffering from the economic and diplomatic consequences of former president Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment in December 2024, which opened a new floodgate towards more stringent…
In a global geopolitical shift, South Korea and Syria have officially set up diplomatic relations. This marks the first official recognition of the transitional government of Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, while also striking a setback to North Korea, which was allied with Syria during the dictatorship of President Bashar al-Assad. The South Korean minister Cho…
Currently, Taiwan’s political arena faces significant challenges with rampant partisan conflict and a split government. Amidst the disarray, a former head of state has made an uncommon public appeal for cohesion. Representing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and Taiwan’s first president, Chen Shui-Bian, during his address, urged everyone to engage in conversations and balance mutual…
Achieving gender equality in the political arena is always accompanied by enduring social obstacles. To confront this lasting challenge, UN Women organized a two-day Expert Group Meeting (EGM), which took place on April 4-5, 2025. This meeting aimed at carving out specific plans to change social norms for women’s full and effective participation in decision-making…
