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Government Shutdown Begins

On October 1, the US federal government shut down, marking the first such closure since 2019. The shutdown, triggered by a contentious...

UN Sanctions Reimposed on Iran Amid Nuclear Deal Tensions

The United Nations has reinstated comprehensive economic and military sanctions on Iran, a significant development a decade after their initial suspension under...

The UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal Recognize Palestinian Statehood

On September 21, 2025, the UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal formally recognized Palestine as a sovereign state, marking a significant shift in...

President Donald Trump Attacks UN and Lectures Nations in Address to General Assembly

On September 23, President Donald Trump delivered a nearly hour-long address to the UN General Assembly, blending sharp criticism of the global...

President Donald Trump Moves to Designate Antifa as a Major Terrorist Organization

On September 22, President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating the decentralized anti-fascist movement known as Antifa a domestic terrorist organization....

Democratic Support Grows for Zohran Mamdani in NYC Mayoral Race

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, is gaining significant endorsements from party leaders as concerns mount over...

In A Major Defeat For Opponents of Gerrymandering, Missouri State Legislature Approves Congressional Map To Give Republicans Additional Congressional Seat Ahead Of 2026 Midterm...

Missouri lawmakers have approved a new congressional voting map for the 2026 midterm elections, responding to former President Donald Trump's call to...

Conservative Poltiical Activist Charlie Kirk Assassinated In Utah Campus Shooting

On September 10, Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah...

President Donald Trump Announces Plan To Ban Mail-In Voting

On August 18, President Donald Trump announced his intention to issue an executive order aimed at banning mail-in voting before the 2026...

Iran’s Execution Rate Surges In 2024: UN Reports Record Numbers

Iran reportedly executed at least 901 people in 2024, the highest total recorded in nine years and a 6% increase from the...

Congress Certifies President-elect Trump’s 2024 Victory in Peaceful Transition

On January 6, 2025, a joint session of Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, fulfilling a vital democratic...

President Biden Celebrates Judicial Milestone, Outpacing Trump’s First-Term Total Of Appointet Federal Judges

On January 2, 2025, President Joe Biden highlighted the confirmation of 235 federal judges during his presidency, a landmark achievement that narrowly...

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Democrat Abigal Spanberger Wins Virgnia Gubernatorial Election By A Comfortable Margin

Democrat Abigail Spanberger won the Virginia Gubernatorial election on November 4, with her victory being called almost immediately after the polls closed....

OurWeek in Politics (October 28, 2025-November 5, 2025)

Here are the main events that occurred in Politics this week: 1. Mikie Sherrill Wins New Jersey Governor's...

California Voters Approve Democratic-drawn Congressional Map as National Redistricting Battle Spreads

California voters have approved a new congressional map drawn by state Democrats on November 4. This gives the party the chance to...

Zohran Mamdani Wins New York City Mayoral Election

Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York on November 4, capping a stunning ascent for the 34-year-old, Democratic Socialist-aligned state lawmaker...