November 28, 2025
POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Trump Signals Possible Land-Based Anti-Drug Strikes in Venezuela

President Donald Trump indicated during a Thanksgiving call with U.S. service members that the administration may soon begin land-based actions against alleged Venezuelan drug-trafficking networks. His remarks follow heightened military activity in Latin America and new terrorism-related designations targeting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and senior officials. This analysis outlines the context, legal considerations, risks, and […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Italy Approves Landmark Femicide Law

Italy has taken a historic step in the global fight against gender-based violence with the approval of a new law that explicitly introduces femicide into the nation’s criminal code and mandates life imprisonment for those convicted. Passed on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the legislation carries broad symbolic weight at […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Dismissal of the Georgia Election Interference Case Against Donald Trump

The dismissal of the Georgia 2020 election interference case marks the end of the last remaining criminal prosecution of Donald Trump related to his efforts to overturn the presidential election. It is a legal and political moment with major implications — not only for Trump, but for state-level prosecutorial authority, the limits of election-related accountability, […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

The Washington, D.C. National Guard Shooting and Its Fallout

The shooting of two newly sworn-in National Guard members in Washington, D.C., allegedly carried out by Rahmanullah Lakanwal — an Afghan national evacuated to the United States under Operation Allies Welcome — has sent shockwaves through U.S. political, military and immigration systems. The incident is not only violent and tragic, but also deeply entangled with […]

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Campbell’s Controversy Mocking “Poor People”

Allegations, Consumer Backlash, Corporate Crisis, and the Bigger Picture The lawsuit filed against Campbell Soup Company has triggered a wave of public anger, raising questions not only about the conduct of a senior executive but also about how major food corporations communicate, manage crises, and maintain trust during a time of unprecedented inflation and financial […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Trump Administration’s New “America-First” National Park Fees

The Interior Department’s announcement of a new “America-first” fee structure for U.S. national parks represents one of the most sweeping changes to park access policy in recent decades. The plan includes major increases for international visitors, new commemorative annual passes featuring Donald Trump, and resident-only fee-free days, some tied to politically symbolic dates—including Trump’s birthday. […]

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Foreign-Based “MAGA Influencers” Exposed by X’s New Transparency Tool

A major shift in online political transparency unfolded this week when X (formerly Twitter) rolled out its new feature, “About This Account.” The update instantly revealed that several high-profile pro-Trump, pro-MAGA influencers—many with hundreds of thousands of followers—are not located in the United States despite presenting themselves as patriotic, everyday American conservatives. Among those exposed […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

The Deportation of Rabbiatu Kuyateh and the Controversy Over Third-Country Removals

The deportation of Rabbiatu Kuyateh, a 58-year-old grandmother who spent three decades living in the United States, has ignited national and international debate over immigration procedures, human rights protections, and the expanding use of “third-country deportations.” Her case—which includes dramatic video of her being dragged by individuals believed to be Ghanaian officials—serves as a rare, […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

The Comey–Letitia James Case Dismissal and Its Implications

A federal judge’s decision to dismiss the Trump administration’s criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James represents one of the most significant judicial rebukes of executive-driven prosecutions in recent years. While the ruling does not address the truth or falsity of the allegations against either official, it […]

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POLITICS, TECHNOLOGY & THE HUMANITIES

Pentagon Targets Sen. Mark Kelly in Unprecedented Military Law Investigation

The Pentagon’s decision to open an investigation into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly marks an extraordinary moment in civil-military relations, raising significant constitutional, political, and public-trust questions. Kelly, a retired Navy captain, astronaut, and decorated combat veteran, appeared in a video with five other Democratic lawmakers urging military personnel to refuse illegal orders. Days later, the […]

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