Recently, U.S. District Judge Dale Ho decided not to defer a decision on the corruption case against the mayor of New York City, Eric Adams. Joe Biden’s Department of Justice originally brought the case when Adams was indicted on September 26, 2024. The charges, to which the embroiled Mayor pleads not guilty, include corruption, wire fraud, and bribery. Members of Adams’ inner circle have also been charged with similar crimes and for obstructing the federal investigation. Despite seemingly abundant evidence, President Trump’s Department of Justice filed a motion to dismiss the New York City mayor’s case shortly after he took…

South African politics has been thrust into the spotlight with the recent arrival of Afrikaner refugees to the U.S.. Many in the legacy news have observed that this White House gladly accepts refugees of white European descent, but not those of African or Middle Eastern heritage. In what seems to be a common theme in modern American politics, the Democratic Party is once again inserting race into a conversation about basic values and human rights. On the contrary, the refugees from South Africa are welcome because they are here for the American Dream — and are highly capable of achieving…

On the first day of the first full month of Donald Trump’s second term as President, he announced a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico. The announcement sent businesses and markets into a frenzy. At the eleventh hour, both Mexico and Canada announced that deals had been struck with the United States to pause the rollout of the tariffs for 30 days. Speculation abounds on whether the duties will remain and, if they do, whether they will remain unchanged over the next month. Given Trump’s record as a deal-maker, Mexico’s and Canada’s willingness to deliver on recent…

The 2024 election was a wake-up call for many on the left—or at least, it should have been. What worked with the American people on Election Day will shape how parties craft future platforms and determine which candidates receive financial backing. Kamala Harris centered her campaign outreach on identity politics, using targeted political rhetoric to members of groups perceived as oppressed. The American people rejected this divisive brand of politics in November, and the Democratic party should take note.  Given the trend of party registration slowing, Democrats may seek a shift in messaging and campaign style. Harris did not have…

Big Picture The Supreme Court of the United States is one of the oldest institutions in the country. It was created in 1789 with the signing of the Constitution. The court’s exact makeup and role were not always clear. It is common for American historians to remark that the court system was an afterthought for the founding fathers. For example, the concept of judicial review was not clear until 1803. However, the most dangerous area of the court’s vague structure is the number of judges that must sit on the highest court of the land. The number of justices that…

America needs to balance the budget by weaning off the gargantuan mandatory social spending programs and use the surplus towards large portions of debt. Big Picture The fiscal cliff of American peacetime spending is looming in the distance. It is not taken seriously in the current iteration of domestic politics. Deficit spending has long been regarded as an effective, viable option for the federal government to bolster its position. The origins of this philosophy can be traced back to British economist, John Maynard Keynes, during the Great Depression of 1929. Spending sprees on social programs under F.D.R. and L.B.J. propelled…

Typically, when someone thinks of political attire, they think of suits, tuxedos, and an air of stuffiness. In the halls of Congress, this is the standard dress. This made Senator John Fetterman’s choice of basketball shorts and a black hoodie jarring to viewers of President Trump’s inauguration ceremony. Many found his clothing choice offensive and disrespectful to the country. But where does this sentiment come from? Why should this be relevant in modern American politics? Dress and presentation do matter in national politics. It demonstrates respect for the American system of government and willingness to obey all its rules and…