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Without Much Public Input, UK to be Governed by Super Warhawk Truss
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Without Much Public Input, UK to be Governed by Super Warhawk Truss

September 9, 2022December 31, 2023

The next Prime Minister of the UK will be Liz Truss, a former Foreign Secretary, and possibly the most…

Much of South Asia Poised to Follow Sri Lanka into Economic Ruin
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Much of South Asia Poised to Follow Sri Lanka into Economic Ruin

July 27, 2022

PICTURED: Anti-government protest in Sri Lanka on April 13, 2022 in front of the Presidential Secretariat. PC: AntanO. CC…

Debate on Federal Budget Kicks Off with Bill to Create Additional $8 Trillion in National Debt
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Debate on Federal Budget Kicks Off with Bill to Create Additional $8 Trillion in National Debt

July 21, 2022

PICTURED: Sen. Braun (R – IL) arguing for his budget on the Senate floor. The Senate has begun work…

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“The Fall of Kabul” Moment was Stark—As Could be the Fall of Baghdad

September 16, 2021

PICTURED: On the left, an image of the helicopter rescue from the Fall of Saigon, 1975. On the right,…

Who is Ebrahim Raisi? Iran’s New President Cheered by Hawks on Both Sides
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Who is Ebrahim Raisi? Iran’s New President Cheered by Hawks on Both Sides

June 21, 2021August 21, 2023

The recent Iranian presidential election has seen the Head of the Judiciary, Ebrahim Raisi, elected with 60% of the…

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Widespread Support Arrives for Biden’s Nomination for NASA Director

March 22, 2021

CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida. April 15th, 2010. PICTURED: then-U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) gives introductory remarks during an Obama-era space…

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Dutch Parliamentarians Accuse U.S. Ambassador of Election Interference

September 24, 2020

AMSTERDAM, Holland. January 10th, 2018. PICTURED: U.S. Ambassador Peter Hoekstra presented his credentials to King Willem-Alexander Peter Hoekstra, the…

Juan Guaido Manages to Retain National Assembly Presidency After Rival was Elected
World News

Juan Guaido Manages to Retain National Assembly Presidency After Rival was Elected

January 12, 2020

CARACAS February 2nd, 2019. PICTURED: Juan Guaido at an anti-Maduro protest in the Venezuelan Capital. Photo credit Alex Cocopro…

Foreign Policy

How Would A Pence Oval Office Look On The World Stage?

December 20, 2019

WASHINGTON D.C. Thursday, December 19th, 2019. The U.S. House of Representatives, after several months of hearing testimony on the…

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Iran War Reaches Critical Juncture in May

Suzanne Latre April 28, 2026

Nearly two months after the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran, the conflict is entering a…

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EU Citizens Gather 1 Million Signatures for Referendum to Repeal Israel’s European Relations

Andy Corbley April 19, 2026

It’s been reported to be the fastest that any petition to the European Commission has gathered 1 million signatures,…

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750 US Troops Injured or Killed since October 2023 – Investigation

Andy Corbley April 3, 2026

Investigative news outlet The Intercept has reported that the Pentagon and US Central Command (CENTCOM) are engaged in a “casualty cover-up”…

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