Category: Politics
How will Trump’s Second Presidency Affect the Economy?
Inflation and Tariffs One of the main concerns for voters is how the president will deal with inflation. Trump has promised to ‘defeat’ inflation in the coming years, yet has also made a firm stand on raising tariffs for imported goods. He proposes a 10% tariff on all goods entering the US, with a 60%…
Why the United States Hasn’t Adopted Electronic Voting
The Current State of US Voting Systems The United States primarily relies on paper-based voting systems, with only a limited implementation of electronic machines for voting in some jurisdictions. While many modern societies are increasingly digital, the US voting infrastructure remains predominantly traditional, raising questions about why electronic voting hasn’t been widely adopted. Security Concerns:…
What is the Electoral College?
The United States uses a unique system to elect its’ President every 4 years called the Electoral College. To win the election, a candidate must surpass 270 electoral college votes. When somebody in the U.S. casts their vote, they are not voting directly for President, but for a slate of electors chosen by their state’s…
Labour’s £40bn Tax Hike: What the Autumn Budget Means for You
Chancellor of Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered a speech highlighting the key points in the new budget for the last fiscal quarter of 2024. The announcement marks the first major financial statement released by the new Labour government led by Sir Kier Starmer. For further information not covered in this summary, the government have detailed the…
Undressing Starmer’s Pricey Clothing Donations
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and several other cabinet Ministers such as Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister have admitted to accepting high-value clothing freebies from party donors like Lord Alli. Starmer admitted that he accepted clothes and other fashion items valued at over £18,000. Furthermore, Angela Rayner…
US Mishap Could Have Sent $293M to the Taliban: Here’s Why
According to a letter from the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), of the $2.8 billion international aid sent by the US to Afghanistan after the withdrawal of US troops in 2021, approximately $293 million remains unaccounted for. The SIGAR implied that much of this may have been pre-empted by the Taliban. This is…