Domestic Affairs
Introduction A federal judge in Massachusetts has delivered one of the most significant legal rebukes to presidential authority over elections in recent memory, blocking the vast majority of provisions in President Trump's sweeping executive order that sought to fundamentally restructure how Americans vote. The ruling by U.S.
Global Affairs
Introduction Romania’s 2025 presidential runoff marks one of the most consequential moments in the country’s post-communist history. The election pits George Simion, a hard-right nationalist and eurosceptic, against Nicușor Dan, the centrist, pro-EU mayor of Bucharest. This contest comes after a year of unprecedented political turmoil, including the
Domestic Affairs
Introduction President Donald Trump’s return to the White House on January 20, 2025, marked the beginning of a highly active and tumultuous first 100 days. During this period, Trump signed an unprecedented number of executive orders, memorandums, and proclamations-totaling approximately 139 executive orders, 42 memorandums, and 39 proclamations-aimed at
Elections
Introduction The 2025 Canadian federal election, held on April 28, marked a pivotal moment in the nation’s political history. Against a backdrop of economic anxiety, aggressive U.S. trade policies, and rising nationalist sentiment, Canadians delivered a verdict that both reaffirmed the Liberal Party’s dominance and signaled a
Domestic Affairs
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Wisconsin voters head to the polls in what has become the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history. The race pits conservative Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel against liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford in a contest that will determine the ideological balance of
Domestic Affairs
Trump Suggests Pursuing a Third Presidential Term: Constitutional Debate and Political Fallout On March 30, 2025, President Donald Trump reignited controversy over presidential term limits by openly discussing the possibility of pursuing a third term during a phone interview with NBC News. Trump asserted that “there are methods which you
Domestic Affairs
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election, set for Tuesday, April 1, 2025, has become a high-stakes contest that has drawn national attention and unprecedented levels of funding. The race pits conservative Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel against liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford in a battle that will determine the ideological