Politics

[Brief] In the California governor primary, Republican Steve Hilton has defeated billionaire Tom Steyer, setting up a November matchup against the Democratic winner. According to Politico, Steyer spent over $200 million of his own money but failed to win voter support. Steyer’s “class traitor” campaign narrative — positioning himself as a billionaire standing with ordinary citizens — failed to resonate with California voters. Meanwhile, Hilton, a former political advisor, won the Republican nomination through his pragmatic approach to local issues. ...

Federal prosecutors in Chicago dropped charges against the ‘Broadview Six’, with the DOJ admitting the prosecution was weaponized against political opponents.

IRS Drops Trump Tax Audits as Part of Settlement The Internal Revenue Service will drop its audits of Donald Trump and his family, according to The New York Times. This development comes as the latest term in a settlement agreement between the Trump administration and the Justice Department, which bars the IRS from investigating Trump and his family over past tax issues. Settlement Details: New settlement terms explicitly bar the IRS from investigating Trump and his family on past tax matters The Justice Department expanded the settlement to cover his tax audits Trump has also set up a $1.8 billion legal fund to compensate his allies Controversy: ...

Senate Takes Historic Step on Iran War Powers The US Senate has advanced a resolution to limit President Trump’s military action authority against Iran, marking the first time the chamber has moved on such a measure. Four Republican senators broke ranks to support the resolution, highlighting growing intra-party divisions over Iran policy. Key Developments: The Senate voted to take up legislation that would force Trump to end military operations in Iran Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy flipped to support the measure This is the first attempt by Congress to legislatively constrain presidential war powers regarding Iran Political Significance: ...

Massie Falls in Kentucky GOP Primary Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein has defeated incumbent Representative Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s Republican House primary. Massie was a well-known “rebel” within the Republican Party who frequently opposed Trump’s agenda. Election Results: Navy veteran Gallrein defeated long-serving Representative Massie in a heated primary This marks another victory in Trump’s “revenge” campaign against Republicans who opposed him Meanwhile, Andy Barr won the Kentucky Senate Republican primary to compete for McConnell’s vacated seat Political Impact: ...

South Carolina Becomes New Battleground for US Redistricting The focus of US redistricting has shifted to South Carolina, as Republicans seek to redraw congressional maps in an attempt to sweep all House seats in the state, according to AP. Redistricting is a long-standing and controversial topic in American politics that directly affects party representation in Congress. Analysts suggest this move could further intensify partisan divisions in the US. Source: AP ...

Uganda’s President Sworn In for Record Seventh Term Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a record seventh term in office. Museveni has been in power since 1986, making him one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders. Opposition groups have questioned the legitimacy of his continued rule.

Philippines VP Duterte Faces Second Impeachment Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has been impeached for the second time, marking an escalation in the country’s political power struggle. What Happened The House of Representatives formally filed articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. If convicted in a Senate trial, she will be disqualified from running for president. Duterte, daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, was elected vice president in 2022. She previously served as education secretary in President Marcos’ cabinet before resigning over policy disagreements. ...

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from prison after serving an eight-month sentence for abuse of power, marking a significant moment in Thailand’s ongoing political drama. The 76-year-old politician served as Thailand’s prime minister from 2001 to 2006, implementing popular policies among rural voters while facing persistent allegations of corruption and abuse of power. A 2006 military coup ousted his government, forcing him into years of exile. He returned to Thailand in 2023 and was subsequently imprisoned. ...

Popular Indian film actor Vijay has been sworn in as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, continuing the trend of entertainers entering politics in southern India.