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White House Braces For Conflict After Blue Wave Shift

President Donald Trump is already drawing a line in the sand as he prepares for a new era of divided government. Following a sweeping Democratic victory in the midterm elections,…

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A Nation Divided As Democrats Seize Congressional Control

Across the United States, the atmosphere is a volatile mix of triumph and trepidation following a historic political shift that sees Democrats taking control of both the House of Representatives…

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Cinematic Paranoia and the Modern Age of Misinformation

The golden age of the political conspiracy thriller arrived during the shaky foundations of the 1970s, a decade defined by Watergate and a sudden, sharp decline in public trust toward…

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The Battle Against Apathy Inside the GOP

Panic is beginning to set in across various levels of the Republican party as leaders realize their base may simply stay home this November. From Georgia to Texas, candidates are…

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A Pontiff Returns to His Roots at the Ballot Box

In a move that has stunned historians and diplomats alike, Pope Leo has officially cast his vote in the upcoming United States midterm elections. This marks the first time in…

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