The Hungarian parliament passed a constitutional amendment on July 14, 2026, to remove President Tamas Sulyok from office. The measure, approved by 139 votes to six, allows Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s Tisza Party to replace the former chief of the Constitutional Court of Hungary and dismantle remaining influence from the administration of ex-Prime Minister Viktor … Read more
A teenager undergoing treatment for depression alleged in Mullingar Circuit Criminal Court on Wednesday that a healthcare assistant sexually assaulted her after undressing her and washing her body at a midlands medical facility. The accused, a man in his 50s who cannot be identified for legal reasons, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of … Read more
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that incarcerated individuals cannot sue individual prison employees for monetary damages following violations of religious liberties under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). This decision, which favors a conservative majority, shifts legal liability away from specific staff members and onto the state or local government entities that … Read more
The Trump administration on Tuesday transferred oversight of the nation’s special education programs and civil rights enforcement in schools to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice, respectively, marking the latest step in its push to dismantle the Education Department. Why did the Education Department transfer these functions? Education Secretary … Read more
India Lodges Formal Protest Over Scheduled Elections in Gilgit-Baltistan NEW DELHI — The Government of India has issued a strong diplomatic protest against Pakistan’s decision to hold “General Elections” for the “Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly.” The elections are currently scheduled for June 7, 2026, in a region that India maintains is under illegal and forcible occupation by … Read more
The Shifting Boundary Between Church and State For decades, the “wall of separation” between church and state served as a cornerstone of American governance. However, recent events—most notably the “Rededicate 250” jubilee on the National Mall—suggest that this wall is becoming increasingly porous. When a sitting president broadcasts messages reciting biblical warnings of protection and … Read more
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Montgomery, Alabama, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, to rally for voting rights as conservative states move to dismantle congressional districts that have historically secured Black political representation. The mobilization, which began in Selma—the site of the 1965 violent clashes between law enforcement and activists that spurred the passage of the … Read more
As national security concerns intensify across the Gulf, the employ of citizenship as a tool for political leverage signals a shift in how regional states manage loyalty and dissent. The Shift Toward Conditional Citizenship The recent decision by Bahrain to strip 69 individuals of their citizenship highlights a growing trend in the region: the transition … Read more
The Enduring Power of the Iconic Image in Journalism In the world of news, there is a profound difference between a photograph that records an event and one that defines an era. The career of Jack Thornell, a veteran Associated Press photographer, illustrates a timeless trend in journalism: the ability of a single, raw image … Read more
CHICAGO (AP) — Following a public celebration of his life, Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. Was honored with a more private memorial service Saturday at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters on the South Side of Chicago. The service, attended by approximately a few hundred family members, allies, and confidants, marked the culmination of a week of … Read more