The March 17 Illinois primary elections were heavily influenced by politicians of the past while also serving as an indication of the future, illustrating the ideological tensions within the Democratic party.

What I learned from a visit to a Trump Store in suburban Pennsylvania raises a question about political obsession — and whether we’re paying attention to the appropriate things.

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is fighting back after his arrest on federal charges. His arrest has faced much scrutiny, with both liberal and conservative commentators viewing it as an abuse of federal power.

The size of the federal government has long been a hallmark of conservative political talking points and anger. However, federal employment actually increased under George W. Bush and during President Donald Trump’s first term, even if slightly. But Trump’s second administration has taken a different turn, shedding about 323,000 jobs from the federal government’s payroll in just one year, including many expert and vital employees. Additionally, the Trump administration has stripped many federal employees of their collective bargaining rights. 

While the Olympic Games insist on political neutrality, the recently concluded Milano Cortina 2026 Games reaffirmed  that their global platform makes true neutrality impossible. 

In October 2025, President Donald Trump threatened to carry out strikes in Nigeria in response to alleged anti-Christian violence. In November, American-owned data center provider Equinix announced its ambitious plans to open a new facility in Lagos, backed by $22 million in funding.