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Western Special Forces in Ukraine One of the classified Pentagon documents, recently leaked online, revealed that almost 100 special forces from five Western nations were in Ukraine in February. While officials from the US and Europe had said previously that a few dozen commandos from some NATO countries were working inside Ukraine, this is the first time a number has …

The Pundit’s Picks for the Top 10 Political Editorials that Inform and Inspire Introduction As Americans, it is our responsibility to stay informed about the happenings of our country’s political landscape. With so many news sources at our disposal, it can be challenging to sift out the truth from the noise. One way to get an unbiased opinion and an …

West Virginia University Student Named 26th Truman Scholar Azeem Khan, a political science student with dual minors in business cybersecurity and philosophy at West Virginia University (WVU), has been awarded the 26th Truman Scholarship, the top graduate fellowship for aspiring public service leaders in the US. President Gordon Gee praised Khan’s “demonstrated commitment to public service” and “fierce passion for …

US Military Conducts Successful Helicopter Raid in Eastern Syria The United States military conducted a helicopter raid in eastern Syria over the weekend, capturing an operative of the Islamic State and two of his associates. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed the success of the mission in a statement released on Wednesday. The captured individual, identified as Hudayfah al Yemeni, …

South Carolina artists Lauren Andreu and Jared Owens have received worldwide recognition for their mural, “A Great Cloud of Witnesses,” located in Columbia’s first Starbucks Community Store. The mural features three Columbia residents, including two artists and a nurse, surrounded by local Black history and culture photographs. The artwork is displayed on one of the interior walls at the Starbucks …

Unleashing the Power of Political Editorials Political editorials have always been a powerful tool to influence the public’s opinion, and in many cases, sway election results. From the charisma of the editorial-writing persona to the words they choose, these columns have a lot of power. But beyond the surface-level impact, insights and perspectives they stand to offer can as well …

10 Surprising Facts About The White House You Never Knew 10 Surprising Facts About The White House You Never Knew Most of us have heard about the White House being home to many US presidents since the 1800s. But did you know about the fascinating secrets that are hidden inside? Let me bring you up to speed about some intriguing …

The Revelations of a Political Commentator A Fresh Look at the World Stage From shock waves to tragedy in world events, a great amount of the daily news causes us respond with strong emotions. Looking to make sense of current affairs, we are fortunate to have the contributions of some exceptional political commentators who are skilled in providing insight into …

Manhattan DA Sues GOP Congressman Over Trump Case – CNN Video Stay Updated on Developing Stories View in App Live TV Manhattan DA Sues GOP Congressman Over Trump Case Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is suing House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan over what the lawsuit describes as a “transparent campaign to intimidate and attack” his office’s case against former President …

Blinken Appoints Matthew Miller as State Department Spokesperson US Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently announced that Matthew Miller, a former National Security Council and Justice Department official, has been appointed as the department’s new spokesperson. According to Blinken, Miller had previously led the “whole of government communications and outreach” efforts following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2023 before …