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Postmortems of voting woes, disenfranchisement, and how countries around the world elect government officials.
Unmasking the US Political Landscape and Trump’s Influence: 11 Powerful Truths
Over the last decade, few figures have reshaped the US political landscape as dramatically as Donald Trump. His presidency, persona, and policies have stirred deep divides, mobilized millions, and altered the trajectory of both major parties. As we stand in 2025, it’s impossible to ignore the lasting ripple effects of his time in office — and his continued influence.
By Kageno Hoshino7 months ago in The Swamp
Flipping Democracy: KP Assembly Seat Decided by Coin Toss Sparks National Outrage
In a strange and symbolic moment in Pakistan’s political history, a coin toss decided a reserved women’s seat in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly. This shocking event took place during the reallocation of reserved seats, after the Supreme Court declared that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and its allied Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC) were not eligible to receive them.
By Muhammad Adil7 months ago in The Swamp
Air India Flight 171: The Mysterious Fuel Cutoff That Led to Disaster
1. A Catastrophe Minutes After Takeoff On June 12, 2025, Air India Flight 171—a Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner—crash-landed into a residential hostel in Ahmedabad just 30 to 40 seconds after takeoff. The plane was en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members. Of those aboard, 241 perished, and 19 were killed on the ground, with dozens more injured. Only one passenger survived, later identified as Vishwash Kumar Ramesh .
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in The Swamp
Trump's Frustration with Putin and the Uncertain Future of the Russia-Ukraine War
The ongoing war in Ukraine continues to test the diplomatic resolve of world leaders, with recent developments highlighting growing frustration in the United States. President Donald Trump, who once vowed to end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office, now faces mounting obstacles in his attempts to broker peace. Despite multiple rounds of negotiations and increasing diplomatic engagement, a ceasefire remains elusive as Russia intensifies its military campaign against Ukraine.
By Ikram Ullah7 months ago in The Swamp
Elon Musk Launches the America Party: What It Means for 2025 and Beyond
On July 5, 2025, Elon Musk took a surprising political leap: he officially launched the America Party, proclaiming its mission on X (formerly Twitter) as “to give you back your freedom.” This ambitious move follows his falling out with former ally Donald Trump over the controversial “One Big Beautiful Bill” and signals a dramatic shift in the landscape of American politics.
By Bevy Osuos7 months ago in The Swamp
From Inspiration to Isolation
In Lahore, where I watch global news unfold, the images from Gaza—shattered homes, grieving families—stream relentlessly on social media. As a Pakistani observer, I see not just a humanitarian catastrophe but a crisis for America’s global standing. The U.S., long a beacon of moral leadership, risks losing its credibility by contradicting its values with its actions.
By Zeeshan Ali7 months ago in The Swamp
Investors traded a record $6.6 trillion worth of stock in the first half of 2025
In the first half of 2025, "Global Stock Trading Hits Record $6.6 Trillion" Global stock markets witnessed an unprecedented surge in activity in the first half of 2025, as total trading volumes soared to a record \$6.6 trillion. This milestone, the highest half-year figure in history, reflects heightened investor engagement driven by a mix of economic optimism, technological advancements, and a new wave of retail participation reshaping the financial landscape.
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in The Swamp
Embrace Hope and Be Happy - First Of All, Dump The Right Wing And Fascists
Introduction In July 2016, the spiteful imbeciles that call themselves the Tory party were six years into the destruction of the UK's economy and infrastructure and delivered a coup-de-grace by taking us out of the world largest trading bloc to pander to the racists, bullies, and tax avoiding cheats and the right wing media backed them up to the hilt. The USA got its first dose of Trump.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 7 months ago in The Swamp
Johnson pushes to get House GOP holdouts to back tax bill
**Johnson Pushes to Get House GOP Holdouts to Back Tax Bill** House Speaker Mike Johnson is intensifying efforts to rally support among Republican holdouts in the House of Representatives as the GOP attempts to pass a significant tax package. The bill, which has been a priority for House Republicans, includes extensions of business tax breaks, increases in the child tax credit, and measures aimed at economic growth. However, internal party divisions have threatened its passage, with several conservative members withholding their support.
By GLOBAL NEWS7 months ago in The Swamp
“AI Rules in the Balance”
Artificial intelligence is a current battleground, not just a problem for the future. The argument over whether or not state and regional governments should maintain control over powerful AI systems has intensified throughout the Western world. The answer was made evident on July 1, 2025, when a federal moratorium on state-level AI regulations that had been in place for ten years was overturned by a 99–1 vote in the U.S. Senate. Deep disagreements over innovation, public safety, and democratic control are reflected in this decision, which was not made in a vacuum.
By Tousif Arafat7 months ago in The Swamp
