Politics
Latest political updates, governmental reforms, elections, and policy analyses from Armenia, the Caucasus, and international corridors.
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China Test-Launches Ballistic Missile from Submarine in South Pacific, Drawing Regional Protests
China’s navy conducted a rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the South Pacific, sparking protests from regional powers amid rising security tensions.
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DOGE Concludes 18-Month Mandate Amidst Debate Over Federal Efficiency
The Department of Government Efficiency has officially shuttered following its July 4 sunset, leaving behind $215 billion in claimed savings and ongoing legal scrutiny.
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Candace Owens Criticizes Erika Kirk’s Eulogy for Charlie Kirk
Conservative commentator Candace Owens has sparked debate by criticizing Erika Kirk’s eulogy for her late husband, Charlie Kirk, for lacking personal humanity.
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Mallory McMorrow Withdraws from Michigan U.S. Senate Race
Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow has officially exited the U.S. Senate race, shaking up the Democratic primary and reshaping the state’s political field.
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Australian PM Apologizes After Crude Podcast Remarks
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued an unequivocal apology after participating in a crude ‘shag, marry or date’ game during a comedy podcast appearance.
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Bill Clinton Critiques Federal Power as U.S. Marks 250th Anniversary
Former President Bill Clinton issued a sharp critique of the current administration’s use of federal power during the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations.
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Speaker Johnson Plans Budget Reconciliation Push for Trump’s Voter ID Bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to use budget reconciliation to pass the SAVE America Act, linking the voter ID bill to must-pass defense legislation.
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Interior Secretary Burgum Defends Reflecting Pool Repairs Amid Ongoing Scrutiny
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum confirmed the administration will retain the original contractor for Reflecting Pool repairs, dismissing concerns over project costs.
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White House Report Criticizes Smithsonian Leadership, Signaling Potential Staff Overhaul
A new White House report labels Smithsonian leadership as ‘radical activists,’ signaling a potential federal push to replace management and reshape historical narratives.
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Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow withdraws from U.S. Senate race
Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow has officially ended her U.S. Senate campaign, narrowing the August 4 Democratic primary to a two-person race.
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Speaker Johnson Pushes to Fast-Track Voter ID Bill via Budget Reconciliation
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to use the budget reconciliation process to pass the SAVE America Act, aiming to bypass Senate filibusters.
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Founder of China’s largest underground church released after US diplomatic intervention
Ezra Jin, founder of Beijing’s Zion Church, has been released from prison and reunited with family in the US following direct intervention by President Donald Trump.
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Patriot Front Members March Through Washington D.C. on Independence Day
Masked members of the white supremacist group Patriot Front marched near the U.S. Capitol on July 4, prompting police monitoring as they protested in the capital.
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Trump Delivers America 250 Address Following Severe Weather Delays in Washington
President Trump addressed the nation on the National Mall for America’s 250th anniversary after severe storms forced evacuations and delayed the evening’s events.
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Lee Greenwood’s ‘God Bless the USA’ at 250th Anniversary Sparks Debate on National Identity
Lee Greenwood’s performance at the July 4 ‘Salute to America’ event highlights the ongoing tension between patriotic anthems and political association.