Control of the House in the midterm elections could depend on Trump’s influence on voter turnout.

Control of the House in the midterm elections could depend on Trump's influence on voter turnout.

Midterm Elections: Old Playbook or New Playbook? The question surrounding the upcoming midterm elections this fall is whether we’re sticking to the traditional strategies or embracing something entirely new. It’s a bit complicated, mainly because recent political developments have been quite unprecedented. Many established norms have essentially been tossed aside. The American political landscape has […]

China Exerts Its Influence in America’s Region Regarding Taiwan

China Exerts Its Influence in America's Region Regarding Taiwan

China’s Warning to Panama Over Taiwan Relations China has allegedly issued a stern warning to Panama, threatening “serious consequences” after a significant number of the country’s lawmakers supported forming a parliamentary exchange group with Taiwan. This newly established exchange group has sparked a diplomatic spat between Beijing and Panamanian legislators, just a few years after […]

CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin removed from hearing on foreign influence

CodePink co-founder Medea Benjamin removed from hearing on foreign influence

CodePink Activists Disrupted House Hearing on Foreign Influence WASHINGTON, D.C. – Medea Benjamin, a co-founder of CodePink, along with two other activists, entered a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing today. They wore eye-catching T-shirts that displayed support for Iran and Cuba, effectively turning their presence into a live critique of the foreign influence the committee […]

Congress investigates claims of foreign influence activities by China, Iran, and Cuba in the US.

Congress investigates claims of foreign influence activities by China, Iran, and Cuba in the US.

Discussion on Cuba’s Threat to U.S. Security Interrupted by Protest Last Tuesday, at the intersection of Church Street and 16th Street NW—just a few blocks from the White House—Christine Balling, who previously advised U.S. Special Operations Command South, moderated a panel discussing the national security risks posed by communist-governed Cuba. Amidst the proceedings, Olivia DiNucci, […]

Elections in Colorado Matter Nationally as Climate Lawyers Aim for Influence

Elections in Colorado Matter Nationally as Climate Lawyers Aim for Influence

Colorado Climate Lawsuit and Elections In a significant climate lawsuit against fossil-fuel companies, Colorado voters will soon decide on supporting two candidates who have been advocates of such legal action. Democratic gubernatorial nominee Phil Weiser, while serving as attorney general, backed the case of Suncor Energy Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County. His successor, […]

Report Reveals Chinese Communist Influence at Harvard

Report Reveals Chinese Communist Influence at Harvard

House Committees Critique Harvard’s Ties to Chinese Communist Party The House Select Committee on China, alongside the House Education and Workforce Committee, published a report on Thursday that highlights serious concerns regarding Harvard University’s connections with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and associated groups known for human rights violations. “The American public expects our top […]

Spencer Pratt’s voters in LA might influence the outcome of the mayoral election.

Spencer Pratt's voters in LA might influence the outcome of the mayoral election.

Poll Shows Mayor Bass Leading in LA Council Runoff Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has increased her lead over City Councilwoman Nitya Raman in the upcoming City Council runoff election this November. A recent poll indicates that many voters who backed Spencer Pratt are now supporting Bass. About 85 percent of Spencer Pratt’s supporters favor […]

Mainstream Democrats Try to Resist Socialist Influence in Michigan

Mainstream Democrats Try to Resist Socialist Influence in Michigan

Michigan Senate Debate Highlights Differences Between Candidates Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and former public health official Abdul El-Sayed presented starkly contrasting visions for the Michigan Democratic Party during the final Senate debate ahead of the August 4 primary. Their clash covered various topics, including outside spending, corporate political contributions, Israel, immigration, health care, and which […]