Hasan Piker tests limits of Democrats’ big tent in Michigan primary ahead of midterms

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — As online streamer Hasan Piker prepares for campaign events in Michigan on Tuesday, his involvement has sparked debate within the Democratic Party regarding its future direction. A Divisive Figure Piker, a 34-year-old Turkish American streamer with 3.1 million followers on Twitch and 1.8 million on YouTube, is viewed by some … Read more

Republicans launch voting bill debate

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans began an effort Tuesday to hold the Senate floor and debate a bill requiring stricter voter registration rules, despite acknowledging it is unlikely to pass. The move comes as President Donald Trump pressures Congress to act on the legislation before November’s midterm elections. The debate, which could last a week or … Read more

What’s in voting bill GOP is pushing to Senate floor

WASHINGTON (AP) — Legislation requiring proof of U.S. Citizenship for latest voters is gaining momentum as a key priority for President Donald Trump, who believes its passage will benefit the Republican Party in upcoming elections. The bill, known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or SAVE America Act, is scheduled to be debated in … Read more

Documents required by GOP’s voting bill can be difficult and costly to get

Joshua Bogdan, a 31-year-old resident of New Hampshire, encountered unexpected difficulty when attempting to vote in last fall’s local elections. Despite having voted previously without issue, Bogdan was told he needed to present either a passport or a birth certificate to prove his citizenship due to a new state law requiring proof of citizenship for … Read more

Denmark’s PM calls general election for March 24

Denmark Heads to the Polls: A Snap Election Fueled by the Greenland Crisis and Shifting Geopolitics Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for an early general election on March 24th, a move widely interpreted as an attempt to capitalize on her firm stance against U.S. President Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland. The decision comes … Read more

Hungary’s Orbán stakes reelection on anti-Ukraine message

Orbán’s Gamble: How Hungary’s Election Became a Proxy War in the Ukraine Conflict Budapest is bracing for a pivotal election, but the contest isn’t solely about Hungary’s domestic future. Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is increasingly framing the vote as a referendum on the country’s relationship with Ukraine and, by extension, the European Union. This strategy, … Read more

Trump heads to Georgia as Republicans look for midterm boost

ATLANTA (AP) — President Donald Trump is weighing military action against Iran, leading an immigration crackdown and considering a federal takeover of state elections. However, the White House stated Thursday that Trump will focus on the economy during a visit to Georgia, aiming to bolster Republican prospects in upcoming midterm elections. Economic Focus Amidst Multiple … Read more

José María Balcázar becomes Peru’s interim leader

Peru’s Political Turmoil: A New Leader, Familiar Challenges Peru has a new president, José María Balcázar, marking the eighth time the nation has changed leadership in just ten years. The 83-year-traditional former judge, representing the leftist Perú Libre party, was elected by Congress on Wednesday, February 19, 2026, following the removal of José Jerí over … Read more

Takaichi reelected as Japan’s prime minister after election win

Japan’s Fresh Course: Takaichi’s Vision for a Stronger, More Secure Nation Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, recently reappointed following a landslide election win, is charting a new course for Japan – one characterized by a closer relationship with the United States, a bolstered military, and a firm stance on economic and national security. Her plans, … Read more

Bangladesh Nationalist Party claims victory in country’s first election since uprising

Bangladesh Shifts Political Landscape: BNP Claims Victory After Years of Turmoil Dhaka, Bangladesh – In a historic turn of events, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has claimed victory in the country’s first general election since the 2024 uprising. This win signals a potential reshaping of Bangladesh’s political landscape, ending the dominance of the previously ousted … Read more