The United States and China have agreed to suspend a series of trade investigations and tariffs, signalling a fragile thaw in relations after years of escalating economic tension. The move follows high-level talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 30, which marked their first face-to-face meeting in six years.
Read MoreIf you ask the average American what, in their view, the government’s biggest priority should be, you can expect to get a plethora of responses—but it is not likely that tariffs would be frequently mentioned. Yet the outcome of the case over President Donald Trump’s authority to levy tariffs on the grounds of national emergencies, currently in the Supreme Court, will have incredibly far reaching effects for the country—far beyond trade policy.
Read MoreIn a dramatic shift, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declared that more than 1 million Syrians living in Germany should return home or face deportation. His argument: the 14-year civil war in Syria is over, so there is “no longer any reason” for asylum/
Read MoreThe Democrats have reclaimed the keys to the Virginia governors’ mansion, as Rep. Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican nominee Winsome Earle-Sears last Tuesday. Polls had been suggesting a Spanberger win, but her 14.4% margin of victory exceeded even the most Democrat-friendly polls. Alongside Democratic wins in New Jersey, New York City and California, the Nov. 4 elections have been hailed as a massive triumph for the party.
Read MoreThis October, the window for public comment regarding a new proposal from the District of Columbia Courts, establishing a community justice worker program in D.C. closed. The policy may be enacted pending a review of public comments by the Civil Legal Regulatory Reform Task Force, which was created by the D.C. Courts in 2023 to investigate potential reforms that promote equality and access to legal representation.
Read MoreDespite sweeping sanctions in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian oil exports continue to undermine Western efforts at economic pressure.
Read MoreThe crowd went wild, waving American flags and “Spanberger for Virginia” signs as Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner took to the stage. However, up in the press section, reporters remained seated and silent. Some pulled out their phones to record the event while others rapidly took pictures, hoping to capture the moment.
Read MoreAfter just completing a presidential election season, American voters are back at it again this Tuesday to elect key offices across the country. In this article, we’ll outline some of the key races taking place in states such as Virginia, New Jersey, New York, and California.
Read MoreAs global crises blur the lines between economics and security, the P5’s gridlock meets the G7’s growing influence, raising questions about who truly leads the world order.
Read MoreFed up with the Trump administration’s unwillingness to enforce safety regulations aimed at preventing the development of black lung disease, the National Black Lung Association, with the support of the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA), organized a protest on October 14 in front of the Department of Labor in Washington, DC, calling for federal safety protections for coal miners across the nation.
Read MoreIn early October 2025, the Czech electorate followed the European slide to the far right. Andrej Babis – once again – has positioned himself at the heart of Czech politics through his party ANO (Yes) movement, securing roughly a third of the vote and a coalition with parties further to his right.
Read MoreFollowing Russian air security threats in Denmark and other parts of Europe, the idea of investing in a ‘Drone Wall’ as a modernized line of defense seems promising. However, the answer to what exactly a ‘Drone Wall’ entails—its cost, benefits and intricacies—remains vague.The ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia has prompted leaders in the European Union to doubt the efficiency of their airspace defense systems. Recently, many countries in northeastern Europe, such as Romania, Poland and Norway, have reported airspace incursions. These are likely Russian drones and jets, however Russia denies these claims.
Read MoreIn a historic judgement on Oct. 6, the International Criminal Court (ICC) found Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman—better known as Ali Kushayb—guilty of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in the brutal campaign in Darfur between 2003 and 2004.
Read MoreTomorrow marks the second week since the wheels of the United States government ceased spinning—congresspeople are mostly dug into their respective partisan trenches as Democrats unflinchingly push for extension of health insurance tax credits and a reversal to Medicaid cuts, while Republicans refuse to grant any leeway to the minority party. It is fairly well known that government shutdowns roll a large amount of federal workers into unpaid leaves (roughly 40%), while the remainder continues work without pay, but there are a number of other key details pertaining to this shutdown in particular that should serve as flashing warning lights across the country.
Read MoreNo summer at the Supreme Court is ever uneventful, but the Supreme Court’s summer 2025 term appears to be one of the busiest and most significant in recent history. Handing down precedent-setting decisions about presidential powers, religious freedom, and ICE activities, the Supreme Court’s rulings this summer are sure to change the political landscape for decades to come.
Read MoreBallots have been sent out to California voters who must now decide whether to allow for partisan gerrymandering through 2030. The question Proposition 50 poses comes down to this: will Democrats play ball?
Read MoreOn Sept. 30, GU Politics hosted a panel to discuss the implications of a government shutdown, which at that point, was set to occur in a couple of hours. The panel featured three veteran political strategists, all of whom have served as GU Politics Fellows in the past: Machalagh Carr, former chief of staff to Speaker Kevin McCarthy; Rory Cooper, Republican strategist and communications director for former House Majority Leader Eric Cantor; and Don Graves, Deputy Secretary of Commerce in the Biden administration.
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