What Does It Mean To Invoke Article 4 Of NATO?
NATO member states may invoke Article 4 to consult with other members in the event of a security threat.
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Why Mickey Mouse Has Appeared On Election Ballots Since The Great Depression
When it comes to the popular ballot in elections, let's face it: Name recognition goes a long way, as does voter passion, or even lack of it.
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The Bizarre Connection Between John Hinckley Jr And The Bush Family
John Hinckley Jr., the attempted assassin of then-president Ronald Reagan in 1981, has a bizarre connection to the Bush political family.
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What Is A Runoff Election And Why Do They Happen?
As Georgia's U.S. Senate race reached its runoff conclusion the day after the midterms in 2022, people were left wondering how a runoff election actually works.
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The Life And Career Of Larry, The Downing Street Cat
Larry, the brown-and-white tabby who lives at 10 Downing Street, commands the respect and adoration of the British public. Here is his story.
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The Relationship Between Michael Cohen And Jerry Falwell Jr Featured In Hulu's God Forbid
It's to no one's surprise that deals are struck and arrangements are made under the table, behind closed doors, off the books, when it comes to politics.
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What Is Energy Terrorism?
The word "terrorism" conjures images of many different forms of warfare. But one form of terrorism perhaps not discussed as often is energy terrorism.
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Why US Midterm Elections Are So Important
The importance of midterm elections, which take place two years into a presidential term, centers on their ability to shift the balance of governmental power.
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Inside The Disturbing Blog Posts Of Paul Pelosi's Alleged Attacker
The blog posts of David DePape, the man charged for allegedly attacking Paul Pelosi, have come under scrutiny as the investigation into the break-in continues.
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The Trials Of The Attempted Kidnappers Of Governor Gretchen Whitmer Explained
In October 2020, the FBI unveiled a very strange conspiracy, charging militia members with planning to kidnap the governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer.
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The US Congressional Seat That Is Said To Be Cursed
One particular US congressional seat is said to be cursed, as anyone who holds it gets divorced. This is the story of the cursed congressional seat.
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The Charges Against Paul Pelosi's Attacker Explained
Paul Pelosi, the 82-year-old husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was allegedly assaulted in their San Francisco home by a man wielding a hammer.
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The Maverick US Congressman Who Represented Himself And Beat A RICO Charge In Federal Court
James A. Traficant Jr. was a U.S. congressman with a colorful vocabulary, a fake pompadour, and a propensity for defending himself in federal court.
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Who Is Rishi Sunak? Your Guide To The British Politician
After British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned 45 days into her tenure, Rishi Sunak took her place without an election or vote among members of Parliament.
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Every Steve Bannon Legal Issue Explained
Steven Bannon is notorious for his political machinations on behalf of Donald Trump, all of which have landed him into legal trouble.
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How Rishi Sunak Became Prime Minister Of The UK
On Monday, October 24, 2022, the former British Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, officially became leader of the Conservative Party.
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Steve Bannon's Prison Sentence Explained
Steve Bannon, right-wing media pundit and former advisor to President Donald Trump, was sentenced to four months in prison for contempt of congress.
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The Differences Between Political Resignations In The UK And The US
For many countries, the U.S. included, processes are in place to change out national leadership on a regular basis, should that be the will of the electorate.
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How Martial Law Can Be Used As A Military Strategy
"Martial law" is a phrase that gets bandied about from time to time, usually in historical contexts far away, but it's very real and possible in the U.S., too.
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Liz Truss' PM Tenure Set Two Dismal Records For UK Politicians
Records, they say, are made to be broken, whether it's a matter of sports achievement or even a personal best. Some records, however, are in fact shameful.
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What We Know About Liz Truss' Resignation As Prime Minister Of The UK
On Thursday, October 20, 2022, Liz Truss told the assembled British news media that she was resigning from the most powerful political office in the country.
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How Do UK Conservatives Differ From Those In The US?
There are stark differences between the U.K. and the U.S. in terms of language -- what individual words mean -- and that applies to political language, too.
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Who Could Replace Liz Truss As Prime Minister?
Coming on the heels of the death of Queen Elizabeth II comes the resignation, after only six weeks, of British Prime Minister Liz Truss. Who might replace her?
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Stacey Abrams: 12 Facts About The Politician
Becoming the first Black female minority leader in Georgia's House of Representatives was one of many "firsts" for Stacey Abrams. Here is her story.
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What It's Like To Be A Woman In Iran
Mahsa Amini's death in police custody sparked global protests demanding equality for Iranian women. Here's what it's like to be a woman in Iran today.
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The Republic Of Molossia: A 'Benevolent Dictatorship' Located In Nevada
Across the world are tiny countries, but they lack any sort of international recognition and are either jokes writ large or the results of political disputes.
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Essential Facts About Alan Greenspan
Did you know Alan Greenspan, Fed chair from 1987-2006, didn't dream of becoming an economist? Learn what brought him to that path, plus other "maestro" facts.
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