Articles for category: News, Politics, USA

Govind Tekale

NewsPoliticsUSA
Donald Trump speaking at CPAC in Washington D.C. on February 10, 2011. Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore (CC BY-SA 3.0)

Trump’s U-Turn on Drug Policy: Former President Endorses Florida’s Recreational Marijuana Amendment 3

The 2024 electoral landscape in Florida took a surprising turn with former President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Amendment 3, a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at legalizing recreational marijuana for adults. Announced through his platform, Truth Social, Trump’s support has raised eyebrows, particularly given his historically stringent stance on drug policies. As Florida residents prepare to ...

Tejal Somvanshi

MusicPolitics
White strip in concerto. Photo Source: Fabio Venni (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Jack and Meg White Sue Trump for Using ‘Seven Nation Army’ Without Permission: Major Campaign Violation?

Jack White and Meg White, members of The White Stripes, have taken legal action by filing a lawsuit in New York against Donald Trump and Margo Martin, the Deputy Communications Director for the Republican presidential candidate. They have accused Trump of “flagrant misappropriation” after Martin used their song “Seven Nation Army” in a campaign video ...

Govind Tekale

PoliticsUSA
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

The Harris-Trump Debate Showdown: Biden’s July Exit, Military Generals’ Endorsements, and Key Swing State Plans Revealed

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are veering sharply in how they prepare for Tuesday’s Presidential debate, setting up a showdown that reflects the perspectives of their parties. Harris’s campaign plans for aggressive outreach in swing states after Tuesday’s debate with Trump. The Vice President is cloistered in a historic Downtown Pittsburgh hotel to focus on ...

Govind Tekale

MusicPoliticsUSA
Left Side= President Donald J. Trump Right Side= Isaac Hayes Grammy.

Trump’s Campaign Hit With $3M Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Song Use ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’: What the Hayes Family is Demanding

The ongoing battle between musicians and political campaigns over the unauthorized use of music is not new, but the case of Donald Trump’s campaign and the iconic song ‘Hold On, I’m Coming’ brings fresh attention to this issue. Written by the late Isaac Hayes and Dave Porter in 1966, this classic R&B anthem was central ...

Govind Tekale

NewsPolitics
Michel Barnier

Barnier, France’s Oldest-Ever Prime Minister at 73, Appointed by Macron to Tackle the 2025 Budget Amidst Fierce Political Divisions

In a move that reflects the deep political fractures currently engulfing France, President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier, a veteran of French politics and former EU Brexit negotiator, as the new Prime Minister. The decision comes after more than 50 days of political paralysis following a snap parliamentary election in June, which resulted in ...

Govind Tekale

Politics
Professor Robert Warren Penn. Photo Credit: Yale University ( CC BY-SA 4.0 )

Why ‘All the King’s Men’ Remains the Blueprint for Understanding America’s Political Dynamics—Uncover the Stats That Keep It Relevant Today

One of the best books about politics is “All the King’s Men” by Robert Penn. This book captures the entire dynamics of politics in America. It captures the entire dynamic of politics in America. The messianic leader who comes to see himself as the embodiment of the people and then its higher self. Those who ...