What’s Happening in Ukraine? Gaza? Venezuela? And More.
Iran escalated its conflict with the United States by launching missiles, drones and fast‑boat attacks on three US warships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, prompting a swift US strike on Iranian military sites. President Trump dismissed the exchange as a “love tap” and maintained that a ceasefire declared earlier remains in effect, despite Iranian officials warning of a “point of no return.” The short‑lived escort initiative, Project Freedom, was announced and abandoned within days, and the strait remains closed to commercial traffic, heightening global oil‑supply concerns.
A Guide to the Supreme Court’s Voting Rights Act Decision
In this episode of Wake Up to Politics, host Gabe and redistricting expert Zachary Danini dissect the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Louisiana v. Calais, which narrows Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act as it applies to racial gerrymandering. They...
Can Trump Withdraw From NATO?
The blog explains that while the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act requires a two‑thirds Senate vote or simple majorities in both chambers before a president can exit NATO, the Constitution is silent on treaty termination, creating legal gray area. Historical...
The Looming Legal Fight Over Trump’s Presidential Papers
The Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel issued a 52‑page opinion declaring the 1978 Presidential Records Act (PRA) unconstitutional, arguing that Congress overstepped its authority by claiming ownership of a president’s papers. If upheld, the memo would let former presidents—including...
What Happens if the Iran War Lasts Longer Than 60 Days?
A fragile two‑week ceasefire between Iran, Israel and the United States is holding, but both sides accuse each other of violations, especially over Israeli strikes in Lebanon and Iran’s restriction of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The United States...
The War in Iran Enters Its Third Week
The third week of the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran has seen intense combat, including the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and more than 40 senior officials. Over 6,000 U.S. combat missions have targeted Iran’s missile infrastructure, which the Pentagon...