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President of the United States Donald Trump speaking with supporters at a "Keep America Great" rally at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Phoenix, Arizona.
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Donald Trump - Second Term as U.S. President

Voted in for a second term, Trump has a GOP majority in both the Senate and the House. The number one reason Trump voters gave was his promises on the economy, which he emphasized relentlessly during his campaign. From day one, Trump began implementing "Agenda 47", the policies detailed in his manifesto, and "Project 2025", the political initiative by the ultra-conservative Heritage Foundation. His immediate departure from WHO and the Paris Climate Agreement suggests that Trump 2.0 will be similar to his previous presidency, marked by controversy, deregulation, and weakened international cooperation.

Donald Trump - Second Term as U.S. President
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2025 Canadian federal election

Scheduled for 28 April 2025 to elect members to the 45th Parliament of Canada. In mid-March, Mark Carney was sworn in as Canada's new prime minister after being elected leader of the Liberal Party following the resignation of Justin Trudeau. Several political leaders had called for an early election, citing growing concerns over US President Donald Trump's newly imposed tariffs on Canada, resulting trade tensions and threats of annexation. Four major parties are contesting the election: The Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Bloc Québécois will contest the election, with the majority party forming the government.

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LA immigration protests

After three days of protests in Los Angeles against a recent wave of ICE raids targeting immigrant communities, the city had become a tinderbox following the Trump administration's controversial decision to order a historic deployment of the National Guard without Governor Gavin Newsom's consent. Governor Newsom condemned the escalation, describing the deployment as an overreach and drawing comparisons to authoritarian crackdowns. ICE raids in LA have intensified, with agents ambushing people in their homes, at school and in workplaces. Children have been detained, and asylum seekers have been sent to a hostile mega-prison in El Salvador.

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Joe Biden's legacy

When U.S. President Joe Biden announced in July that he would not seek a second term, his decision was widely praised as a selfless act, prioritizing the preservation of American democracy over personal ambition. During his presidency, Biden guided the nation through the most severe pandemic in modern history. He ended America’s longest war, though the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan marred this achievement. Biden championed a $1 trillion program to revitalize the nation’s infrastructure. He also secured $370 billion to accelerate clean energy initiatives and took swift action to support Ukraine in repelling Russian aggression. Yet, despite these accomplishments, Biden’s presidency will also be marked by his handling of the war in Gaza, persistent inflation, and the escalating border migration crisis.

Joe Biden's legacy
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Mexican Judicial Reform

Mexican Senate has approved a judicial reform proposed by outgoing President AMLO and supported by incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum. The reform, approved by a two-thirds majority, aims to change the process by which federal judges are selected, moving towards democratic elections by popular vote. The approval came just hours after hundreds of protesters stormed the Mexican Senate, forcing a temporary recess. Mexico's judiciary has long been criticised for corruption, including excessive salaries, ethics scandals and nepotism. The proposed reforms have sparked one of the most important constitutional debates in Mexico in recent years.

Mexican Judicial Reform