Joe Biden’s debate performance on Thursday night was so shocking that analysts across the political spectrum are calling for him to step down. The fallout has been swift, with major editorial boards and Democratic commentators urging him to make way for a younger candidate. Despite the pressure, Biden remains defiant, rallying his supporters and planning a family meeting to discuss his future.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that many January 6th Capitol rioters were improperly charged under a key law, leading to potential sentence reductions and dropped charges. This decision could also affect ongoing legal strategies against former President Trump, reshaping the justice landscape for one of the most shocking events in recent history.

In a surprising turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed a willingness to initiate peace talks with Ukraine after two years of intense and devastating conflict. Will this new proposal pave the way to peace, or will it face insurmountable obstacles? Read on to uncover the latest developments in this high-stakes geopolitical saga.

Have you ever noticed the warnings on cigarette packs or alcohol bottles? They’re there to let you know that these products can be harmful to your health. Now, one of the top doctors in the U.S., Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, wants something similar for social media. He’s concerned about how much time teens are spending online and the impact it’s having on their mental health.

In Virginia's 5th District, things are heating up between Bob Good, a current Congressman, and John McGuire, a state senator. Good is in a tight race to keep his seat, with only a few hundred votes separating him from McGuire.

The Attorney General has been reluctant to release audio recordings of Biden’s testimony to Special Counsel Robert Hur, citing concerns over manipulation and an already-publicly-available transcript of the meeting.

Senator Joe Manchin III of West Virginia, a well-known conservative Democrat, has decided to leave the Democratic Party and register as an independent. Joe Manchin’s decision is a significant development in American politics. It underscores the growing dissatisfaction with the extreme partisanship in Washington and the challenges facing centrists in both parties.

Former President Donald J. Trump, the presumptive 2024 Republican nominee, was recently convicted on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. The charges stem from a hush money payment made to porn star, Stormy Daniels, intended to prevent a scandal that could have derailed his 2016 presidential campaign. Despite the severity of these charges and the extraordinary nature of the trial, Trump's conviction has not diminished his political prospects. In fact, it appears to have energized his campaign.

The Israeli military has taken control of the Gaza Strip side of the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, escalating its offensive in the southern city amid uncertain prospects for a ceasefire deal with Hamas.

Abortion is a contested issue in American politics, involving legal, religious, and moral questions. People that support the “pro-life” movement call for an end to abortion, those that deem themselves “pro-choice” support access to abortion.

The Electoral College is a core institution in the history of American elections. Recent election results have stoked further controversy over the legitimacy of the process.

On Monday, Louisiana’s state legislature moved to criminalize the possession of mifepristone and misoprostol, the most popular oral abortion medications, without prescriptions. The move comes as the Supreme Court is set to rule on the legality of banning abortion medication.

America’s voting age has remained stagnant since its most recent adjustment in 1971 from 21 to 18 years old. However, some Americans are now advocating for a second change: lowering the voting age to 16 years old.

With pressing issues such as affirmative action, abortion, and gun control on the docket, many Americans are critical of a politically active Supreme Court. Others underscore historical precedent and institutional integrity.

Individualism involves placing self-interests above group interests, and collectivism as placing group interests above self-interests. 

Regulation of guns is a contentious issue in the United States largely divided by party lines and location with a rise in mass shootings bringing this debate to the forefront of American politics.

Employing the death penalty has long been a disputed practice in the United States with Americans largely split down party and religious lines on whether the punishment should continue to exist.

The rights and protections for members of the LGBTQ+ community has become a heated American political issue over the last half-century. Many believe that community members deserve further protection to pursue their lifestyle, while others believe that the idea of such rights does not fit certain American values.

In Rio de Janeiro, the ongoing battle against drug cartels erupted once again into violent clashes between law enforcement and criminal elements, illustrating the persistent struggle to maintain order in the city's favelas.

In the political arena, some decisions can define a career, for better or worse. For South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, a recent revelation from her autobiography has sparked widespread condemnation and ignited debates about judgment, responsibility, and the moral compass of public figures.