A draft executive order circulated by Donald Trump proposes the creation of a board tasked with removing military generals and admirals deemed lacking in “requisite leadership qualities.” This proposal has sparked significant concerns and raised alarm bells across the political spectrum.
The primary concern is that this board, rather than focusing on genuine leadership qualities, would be used to purge the military of individuals who do not exhibit unwavering loyalty to Trump. Such a move would effectively undermine the integrity of the military, turning it into a tool for the president’s personal agenda rather than a protector of the Constitution.
Critics argue that this purge would be akin to the actions of dictatorships, where the military is stripped of its independence and forced to serve the whims of the ruling party.… Continue reading
Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to use presidential powers to seize control of major US cities, particularly those with Democratic leadership. His agenda includes deploying the military to quell protests and crime, using federal agents to carry out mass deportations in “sanctuary cities,” and targeting progressive prosecutors who implement policies he deems too lenient. Mayors and prosecutors across the country are preparing for these potential actions by collaborating on strategies to minimize the fallout and defend their communities against what they view as attacks on democratic institutions and the rule of law. These efforts, ranging from legal challenges to practical responses, stand in contrast to the surprise that many states experienced in 2016, highlighting the heightened awareness of the potential threat posed by a Trump second term.
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Elon Musk has been criticized for reposting a theory on X that claims “high status males” should run a “Republic” to maintain a free-thinking democracy, arguing that women and “low T men” are incapable of objective thought. The anonymous theory, which appears to originate from 4chan, suggests that only “high T alpha males” and “aneurotypical people” can think freely and should therefore be the sole decision-makers in a democratic society. Musk’s repost of this controversial theory has been met with backlash, with many criticizing it as sexist, exclusionary, and a promotion of hegemonic masculinity. It remains unclear whether Musk’s repost was intended to agree with the theory or to mock a critic, but it is consistent with his stance on “free speech” and his history of promoting controversial and misleading information on his platform.
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Botswana will have its first change of ruling party since independence from Britain in 1966. The opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change party won the national election, ending the Botswana Democratic Party’s 58-year hold on power. Incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat before the election result was finalised, with his party trailing in fourth place. Duma Boko, a 54-year-old lawyer and Harvard Law School graduate, will be the next president. The change comes as a downturn in global demand for diamonds, the country’s primary export, led to economic issues and rising unemployment.
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A lawsuit against Tesla CEO Elon Musk and his political action committee (PAC) regarding their $1 million daily giveaways to registered voters has been returned to a state court in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner alleges that Musk and the PAC are running an illegal lottery and attempting to sway voters in the presidential race. Krasner’s request to bar Musk and his PAC from awarding further prizes will be considered by a Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas judge. The defendants’ claim that the case should be adjudicated in federal court because it pertains to the upcoming election was dismissed by U.S. District Judge Gerald Pappert.
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Former Representative Liz Cheney has criticized Donald Trump after he suggested she should have “guns trained on her face,” referring to him as a “cruel, unstable man.” The comments were made by Trump at an Arizona event, where he described critics of his administration as “war hawks.” Cheney, who openly endorses Vice President Kamala Harris, has accused the former president of being a threat to democracy and has often criticized his handling of the Capitol riot in January 2021. Cheney’s father, former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney, has also publicly cast his vote for Harris. Liz Cheney lost the Republican primary in 2022 to a pro-Trump candidate.
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The recent arrest of an 18-year-old Trump supporter, Caleb James Williams, for brandishing a machete outside an early-voting site in Florida is a chilling reminder of the volatile atmosphere surrounding our electoral processes. While political passion is nothing new, the lengths to which some are willing to go to assert their views is alarming. This incident has left me contemplating the state of political discourse in our country and how it can sometimes spiral into outright aggression.
Williams, along with a group of companions adorned with Trump flags, confronted supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris outside a public library. What was meant to be a peaceful civic engagement quickly devolved into a situation where a weapon was drawn.… Continue reading
A Pennsylvania prosecutor’s attempt to halt a $1 million daily voter lottery organized by Elon Musk has moved to federal court. The state judge agreed that Musk should have attended the hearing, however, refrained from issuing immediate sanctions. Musk’s attorney argued that claims of federal election interference are involved in the proceedings and the state case was put on hold. In response, Krasner, the prosecutor who filed the suit, has filed a petition to return the case to state court. Critics of the daily lottery suggested it violated federal law which prohibits paying others to vote.
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Eight out of 11 justices on Mexico’s Supreme Court have resigned in response to a constitutional reform requiring judges to be elected by popular vote. The judges will formally step down in August and November 2025, but their departures have already deepened tensions between the Supreme Court and the government, potentially leading to a constitutional crisis. While three Supreme Court justices publicly support the reform, the resigning justices are careful to clarify their resignation does not signify agreement with the controversial changes.
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