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Unlike in most United States presidential elections, third-party or independent candidates in 2024 have the potential to impact its result, since victory will come down to margins.
— Alessia Coluccio
Pennsylvania is one of the states that gathers enormous traction during election season - specifically during the presidential election season. Why? It’s a swing state.
— Christina Tucholski
With key players like Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley making huge moves in the 2024 primary elections, it seems like the Republican Party is ushering in a new era that embraces South Asian voters. Yet, Haley, who is still in the race, fails to connect to her Indian identity and campaign towards South Asian voters.
— Maya Mohosin
Biden has had a lot on his plate recently, from worsening political gridlock, to women’s reproductive rights being increasingly restricted as well as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis and an economy recovering from COVID-19. He had a lot of ground to cover in this historical event. Here is a list of the most memorable and notable moments from Biden’s address to the nation.
— Srishti Khemka
A year since the pro-Trump insurrection at the U.S. The Capitol on January 6, 2021, America urgently needs action on the role of social media platforms in political polarization.
— Carly Kabot
A work requirement will significantly diminish the effectiveness of the Child Tax Credit by requiring recipients to endure administrative burdens.
— Takuya Amagai
Recently, former President Donald Trump, the Republican frontrunner for the upcoming 2024 election, has commented on the United States’ commitment to NATO, leaving the other allied countries questioning their safety amid the War in Ukraine.
— Christina Tucholski
Speaking in the Lohrfink Auditorium at an event sponsored by Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo praised the “incredible opportunity we have as a nation to unleash the next generation of American innovation, protect our national security, and preserve our global economic competitiveness.” She was, of course, speaking of the recent, under-the-radar passage of the CHIPS and Science Act, along with new Biden administration trade rules.
— Asher Maxwell
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered what will likely be regarded as among the most notorious speeches in modern history. His very first grievance in the address was perhaps the most critical, as he parroted a line long professed by ardent Russian foreign policy apologists: preventing NATO expansion.
— Zach Fotiadis
The Atlanta shooting has highlighted America’s reckoning with racism targeted toward Asians. Nonetheless, it is critical we do not haphazardly ignore the intersectional issue of violence against women, nor irresponsibly conflate individuals of Asian descent with policies of Asian states.
— Robin Huang
Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, country music is experiencing its own racial reckoning. Black country artists and Black rural voters share a lot in common: they exist in mostly white environments where they face oppression and rejection, yet their influence continues to grow.
— Junior Mwemba
You see phrases like “white silence is violence,” but the silence from the South Asian community in regards to racial justice for the Black community can be quite deafening as well. More than silence, there is active prejudice against the black community.
— Srishti Khemka
Long known as a Democratic stronghold, California is on the verge of its first Republican governor in nearly 15 years. With incumbent Governor Gavin Newsom restricted by term limits and no clear replacement in line, California Democrats have a crowded field of candidates vying for the position.
In mid-February 2026, India hosted what may become one of the most consequential AI summits in recent memory. The India AI Impact Summit 2026, held in New Delhi from 16-20 February under the IndiaAI Mission, drew heads of state, technology CEOs, and policy leaders from over 100 countries to discuss the future of AI. The conversation focused not only on technological breakthroughs but also on AI’s growing role in global power, strategic influence, and economic competition
While Texas State Representative James Talarico pulled out the victory over Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) in early March, the Republican primary will head to a run-off, with neither candidate having received the endorsement of President Trump just yet.
The 2026 National Two Sessions in Beijing revealed a growing ambition within China’s leadership to rebalance the economy through stronger redistribution and consumption. The positive signals from this year’s meetings could mark a turning point in China’s economic grand strategy.
On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a joint strike against Iranian military targets. Shortly thereafter, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it would impede any vessels from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
The March 17 Illinois primary elections were heavily influenced by politicians of the past while also serving as an indication of the future, illustrating the ideological tensions within the Democratic party.
What I learned from a visit to a Trump Store in suburban Pennsylvania raises a question about political obsession — and whether we’re paying attention to the appropriate things.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is fighting back after his arrest on federal charges. His arrest has faced much scrutiny, with both liberal and conservative commentators viewing it as an abuse of federal power.
The size of the federal government has long been a hallmark of conservative political talking points and anger. However, federal employment actually increased under George W. Bush and during President Donald Trump’s first term, even if slightly. But Trump’s second administration has taken a different turn, shedding about 323,000 jobs from the federal government’s payroll in just one year, including many expert and vital employees. Additionally, the Trump administration has stripped many federal employees of their collective bargaining rights.