Alaska Judge Approves Ranked-Choice Voting Repeal Measure in 1st Round of Legal Challenge

A five-day trial, starting June 24, followed by a final ruling by Judge Rankin will determine the outcome of the proposal. Alaskans might be voting whether to scrap or keep their ranked-choice voting system in November. Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system was introduced in 2020 and first enacted in 2022. In an ongoing legal battle, a

Why Choosing a Running Mate Is Different This Time Around

The field of potential vice presidential picks for former President Donald Trump appears to be narrowing, while his legal perils add to the urgency and significance of his choice. “It’ll be the most important VP selection we’ve had in recent history,” Florida political scientist Susan MacManus told The Epoch Times. Typically, the presidential running mate

US Announces $1.5 Billion in New Aid for Ukraine at Swiss Peace Summit

The Biden administration said the funds will be used to repair and expand Ukraine’s energy sector as well as address other humanitarian services. The Biden administration has unveiled a new $1.5 billion aid package for Ukraine’s energy sector and humanitarian situation as the embattled nation attempts to fend off Russia’s attack. The latest tranche includes

‘It Feels Hopeless’: Jewish Students at Columbia Say Disparaging Texts Reflect Administration’s Indifference Toward Anti-Semitism

One month after Columbia University’s scaled-down graduation ceremonies, most students are away from the school’s Manhattan campus. Still, news of the disparaging text messages a group of Columbia administrators exchanged amid a panel on campus anti-Semitism spread quickly among Jewish students. For five Jewish students at Columbia, the texts were both astonishing, given their vitriol,

CNN Announces New Rules for Trump–Biden 2024 Presidential Debate

CNN said its ‘not impossible’ for independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to qualify. CNN has announced new details of its finalized rules for the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, which will see a rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. The network revealed on June 15 that the

G7 Summit Ends With Firm Stance on China, While Abortion Issue Sparks Tension

The G7 leaders expressed ‘deep concern’ about Beijing’s support for Russia’s military-industrial base. News Analysis BARI, Italy—The G7 summit of the world’s seven wealthy democracies concluded on June 15, showcasing unified decisions and actions that underscored their firm stance against China and Russia. While tackling various global challenges, the leaders encountered a lot of friction