Politics
Latest political updates, governmental reforms, elections, and policy analyses from Armenia, the Caucasus, and international corridors.
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Progressive State Rep. Angie Nixon Defeats Heavy-Funded Alex Vindman in Florida Senate Primary Upset
Progressive state Rep. Angie Nixon upset heavily funded Alex Vindman in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, reshaping the party’s statewide ticket for November.
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Trump Aide Natalie Harp at Center of Political Feud with Sen. Jon Ossoff
A political clash erupted after Sen. Jon Ossoff questioned President Trump’s focus, drawing a personal retort from the President regarding his aide, Natalie Harp.
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Melania Trump’s Selective Approach to the First Ladyship Sparks Debate on Institutional Role
Melania Trump has significantly reduced her public appearances, opting for a targeted diplomatic role while sparking questions about the future of the office.
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Sen. Jon Ossoff Doubles Down on Criticism of Trump’s Inner Circle
Sen. Jon Ossoff criticized Trump’s reliance on aide Natalie Harp and other staff, calling them enablers, sparking a sharp retort from the former president.
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Labor MP Josh Burns discusses life, ADHD, and navigating public scrutiny
Federal MP Josh Burns opens up about his ADHD diagnosis, his relationship with Georgie Purcell, and the personal toll of rising antisemitism in his electorate.
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BMD Implicated in Alleged Comancheros Bikie Confrontation at Queensland Project
Evidence at a Queensland inquiry suggests security contractors hired by BMD coordinated with bikie gang members to threaten a union delegate at a government project.
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Air Force Major Faces Career Fallout After Capitol Protest Against Trump
Active-duty Major Jason Watson faces potential military discharge after being arrested for protesting President Trump’s foreign policy in uniform.
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New York City Mayor’s Approval Surges to 69 Percent Amid Stiffening Legislative Friction
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s approval rating surged to 69% in August, gaining 11 points despite rising friction with the City Council over tax policies.
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Trump Honors California Teen Lifeguard Following Viral Rescue
President Trump honored 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams at the White House for his viral rescue of a 10-year-old boy in Santa Cruz this past July.
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Ossoff-Trump Feud Intensifies Over Role of White House Aide Natalie Harp
Senator Jon Ossoff’s criticism of Natalie Harp’s influence in the Trump White House has sparked a heated personal feud between the senator and the president.
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Paul Kelly’s ‘The Twilight of Exceptionalism’ Examines the Coalition’s Decade of Unrest
Veteran journalist Paul Kelly’s latest book chronicles the Coalition’s 2013-2022 governance, detailing the internal failures and ideological shifts of a turbulent era.
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Hasan Piker Becomes Lightning Rod in Institutional and Electoral Battles
Twitch star Hasan Piker faces rising institutional scrutiny and political targeting, as his influence becomes a strategic weapon in U.S. election battles.
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Senators Demand Accounting for DHS Aircraft Acquisitions
Senators Murray and Murphy have demanded a full accounting of DHS aircraft purchases, including luxury jets, citing concerns over OBBBA fund deployment.
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DNC Approves 2028 Primary Calendar, Prioritizing Diverse Voter Bases
The DNC has officially set its 2028 presidential primary calendar, moving South Carolina to the lead-off position to better reflect the party’s diverse coalition.
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South Australia Launches West Lakes Rezoning as Malinauskas Confronts Canberra Over GST Cuts
South Australia is rezoning West Lakes for 2,000 new homes, securing a key housing win for Premier Malinauskas amid an intense federal standoff over GST funding.