Students block schools across France as unrest sparks fires
French pupils flood the streets, block schools and set bins ablaze while the government scrambles to contain the chaos.
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Debate mounts on who pays for AI data center power
A showdown in Washington pits new AI data centers against homeowners worrying about higher electric bills.
Political science interns go to Washington D.C. with Ohio University
Political science majors at Ohio University can now intern in Washington D.C., gaining real‑world experience and professional connections.
Iraq bids farewell to US forces as militia influence hangs in balance
The United States has pulled its last soldiers out of Iraq, ending a 12‑year anti‑ISIS effort and putting the spotlight on Iran‑aligned…
US State Dept obligates $176 million to right-wing grants
The State Department rushed $176 million in controversial grants moments before the deadline, sparking fierce criticism.
Jaishankar slams Washington over trade tariffs and terrorism concerns
India’s top diplomat publicly rebukes the United States, saying its trade tactics and indifference to cross‑border terror hurt the bilateral bond.
Polling shows Democrats poised for a wave in 2026 elections
Voters’ material worries may drive a Democratic wave as the GOP struggles in the 2026 midterms.
House Minority Leader calls Trump’s AI policy reckless
Jeffries reprimands Trump for rejecting federal AI limits, likening industry self‑policing to a fox in the henhouse.
Late changes to absentee ballot forms raise overseas voter concerns
Pentagon’s last‑minute form overhaul may confuse overseas Americans and ignite fresh legal battles over voting rights.
Supreme Court restores deportation policy while US ends Iraq mission
US forces leave Iraq, the Supreme Court pauses a lower‑court block on deportations, and Trump pushes self‑regulation at an AI summit.
US political headlines: archives, voter fraud, and more
From an at‑risk archives center to voter‑fraud indictments and a New Jersey ethics scandal, the latest political flashpoints reveal a nation in…
Constructive Iran talks continue, US official cites nuclear delays
A US official says talks with Iran stay constructive, yet nuclear disagreements keep a final deal out of reach.
Ontario finance minister defends $5 billion protection program
Ontario’s flagship protection fund has spent a fraction of its $5 billion budget, sparking heated debate in Queen’s Park over its impact on…
Pentagon to cut senior officer positions by one-fifth
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth plans a sweeping 20% cut to senior military ranks, triggering political pushback.
White House rule could curb grant-funded voter outreach for disabled
Disability attorney fights a new grant ban that could silence thousands of disabled Nebraskan voters.
Senator Gillibrand warns of horrific Cornell case allegations
Sen. Gillibrand labels the new Cornell allegations as serious and horrific, linking them to her long‑standing fight against campus sexual assault.