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Week in Politics: An In-Depth Look at Key Current Events This past week in politics has been filled with numerous events that have captured the attention of the nation, including a closer look at President Trump’s ongoing legal case as well as the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Trump’s Legal Case The President’s legal case …

Family Pleads for Information on Missing Native American Woman The family of Ella Mae Begay, a Native American woman who disappeared from her home on the Navajo Nation almost two years ago, pleaded with the man accused of assaulting her and stealing her truck to reveal her whereabouts during a court hearing on Friday. Begay’s family members emphasized the pain …

Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure Recovers from Russian Attacks Ukraine has finally begun exporting electricity after six months of restrictions due to repeated attacks by Russia on the country’s energy infrastructure. Last October, Russia launched a lengthy and deliberate assault that caused power cuts, scheduled blackouts, and left towns and cities in darkness during the winter. After halting electricity exports, Ukraine now …

Congress Timeline: From Scandals to Reforms The United States Congress has gone through many scandals and reforms throughout its history. Here’s a timeline of some of the most significant events: Late 1800s Priveleged Congress In the late 1800s, Congressmen were seen as privileged individuals who used their power for personal gain, leading to scandals such as Credit Mobilier and the …

The Top Influences on Public Policy With the dawn of a new decade came societal shift, economic fluctuations, continued technological advancements and impactful events across the globe. These pressures shape our world, and subsequently drive public policy around the world. Listed below are some of the major political pressures influencing public policies around the world: Health care costs: The rising …

Female candidates in local elections in Japan this weekend are facing one of the toughest glass ceilings in the world. Participation in politics among women in the country is among the lowest, with women making up just 10% of lower house MPs, and over 30% of town and village assemblies having no female representatives. Female candidates also report being the …

India Records Over 6,000 Daily Covid Cases India has reported more than 6,000 new Covid-19 cases for the fourth straight day on Monday, taking the country’s total number of coronavirus infections to over 145,000. The number of reported cases rose by 6,535 in the last 24 hours – an increase of 13% from the previous day. Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu …

“The World’s Most Advanced Train Station” Opens in Osaka The western Japanese city of Osaka is now home to what’s being described as the world’s most advanced train station. The “Umekita underground exit” extension of the existing Osaka Station aims to add an additional 12,000 passengers to the station’s daily footfall of approximately 300,000. The new wing is located eight …

The Impact of Political Commentators on Public Opinion and Policy Decisions Politics has always been a polarizing topic that elicits strong emotions from individuals on both sides of the ideological divide. However, for most Americans, political commentators are their primary source of information when it comes to the policies and controversies of the current administration. Political commentators have an enormous …

Unlocking the Secrets of Congress: What Happens Behind Closed Doors Have you ever wondered what happens when the doors of the U.S. Capitol’s chambers are closed and only members of Congress are left in the room? Welcome to a world where sides are picked, arguments ensue, and democracy is put to the test all in the pursuit of what is …