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Original archive · politics

Trump's Iran Strategy Faces a Strait of Hormuz Test

President Donald Trump’s aggressive foreign policy strategy toward Iran is facing mounting challenges as Tehran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions, disrupting global oil markets, and complicating U.S. diplomatic efforts.

May 19, 2026 · Victor V. Haley
Original archive · politics

Yoon Suk Yeol Faces a Verdict in South Korea Martial Law Case

Yoon Suk Yeol, the former president of South Korea, is being asked to be put to death for trying to impose martial law in 2024. Before the court makes its decision, this case brings up important issues about democracy and the abuse of power in South Korea.

January 14, 2026 · Victor V. Haley
Original archive · politics

Young Democrat launches primary challenge against U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi

A 33-year-old antitrust lawyer and former senior counsel to top Democratic leaders has launched a Democratic primary challenge against long-serving U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd Congressional District, signaling a generational shift and internal party debate ahead of the 2026 elections.

December 18, 2025 · Betty D. Chambers
Original archive · politics

Jack Smith tells lawmakers his team developed ‘proof beyond a reasonable doubt’ against Trump

Former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers in a closed-door House Judiciary Committee deposition that his team “developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that President Donald Trump criminally conspired to overturn the 2020 election and broke federal laws on classified documents, defending his prosecutorial decisions as grounded in evidence and law.

December 18, 2025 · Victor V. Haley
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Cannabis entrepreneur Duke Rodriguez joins the race for New Mexico governor

Cannabis industry leader and former New Mexico cabinet secretary Duke Rodriguez has officially entered the 2026 New Mexico governor’s race as a Republican candidate, highlighting priorities like guaranteed health care, education reform, crime reduction and fiscal stability while engaging voters directly through newspaper ads rather than traditional campaign events.

December 17, 2025 · Jacqueline L. Wood