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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Fast Facts About Liz Truss
Boris Johnson's replacement as Britain's prime minister in 2022 was, to say the least, a controversial figure. This is the untold truth of Liz Truss.
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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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This Is The First Person Ted Kennedy Called After His Chappaquiddick Crash
July 1969 was a month that put a permanent stain on the career of politician Edward "Ted" Kennedy thanks to his Chappaquiddick crash. Here's what happened.
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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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Essential Facts About Ayatollah Khomeini
Among the most infamous political and religious leaders of the 1980s was head of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ruhollah Khomeini.
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The Tragically Gross 1980 Death Of Mayor Monica Meyer
The tragically gross 1980 death of Mayor Monica Meyer in Maryland is one of those unimaginable, cringeworthy situations.
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The Official Space Force Song Has The Internet All Saying The Same Thing
The Space Force is the newest branch of the U.S. Military, and they have a new theme song. Apparently, the internet isn't a huge fan of the song.
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Famous People Who Are Banned From Russia
Banning people from entering a nation is one of the oldest tools in the handbook of geopolitical players. And few can match Russia in this game.
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The Disastrous Free Town Project Explained
This is the story of a group of libertarians that picked up and moved to a small town in New Hampshire in an attempt to establish a largely unregulated society.
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What Is A Special Master Attorney?
Donald Trump asked for a special master to oversee the investigation into his potential mishandling of classified documents. Here's what a special master is.
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Mikhail Gorbachev's Chilling 2014 Warning About The Ukraine
Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the USSR, died in August 2022. In 2014, Gorbachev sounded the alarm about the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Chilling Details About Guantanamo Bay
Since it opened in 2002, Guantanamo Bay has spent the last two decades being a highly controversial symbol of America's War on Terror.
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How Poland Might Have Saved Europe From Communism
When people think of great victories of the 20th century, Poland rarely comes to mind. But here's how Poland might have saved Europe from communism.
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Things Most People Don't Realize About Nancy Pelosi
Nancy Pelosi made history as the first woman to be elected Speaker of the House. Here are some things you might not know about her life and career.
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What We Know About The Alleged FBI Search Warrant On Trump's Mar-A-Lago Resort
On Monday, FBI agents visited former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago in a surprise raid, with outlets reporting it's in connection to missing documents.
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This Is How Much Money Joe Biden Is Actually Worth
U.S. presidents tend to h ave high net worths, but what about current president Joe Biden? Here's how much President Joe Biden is really worth.
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What Are Toxic Military Burn Pits?
In the summer of 2022, a rather contentious issue was the source of headlines coming out of Washington for a few weeks: toxic military burn pits.
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If A Congressperson Dies In Office Their House Seat Is Harder To Fill Than You Realize
When a congressperson dies in office, the act of replacing them is more complicated than you might think. Here's how hard it is to fill a vacated House seat.
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This Is How Much Trump's Campaign Made From His MAGA Hats
Political campaigns often rely on a catchy, easily remembered slogan to raise awareness of a candidate. Donald Trump used "Make America Great Again" -- MAGA.
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Disturbing Details Found In The Death Penalty's Racial Statistics
The death penalty has always been a controversial policy in the U.S., partly due to its racial bias. These are the death penalty's disturbing racial statistics.
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What Is The Forward Party?
Many's the voter who has decried what they perceive to be a lack of viable options when studying their ballots. A new third party hopes to address that.
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What Do We Know About The Four Men Executed By Myanmar's Junta
Four pro-democratic activists were put to death on July 25, 2022, by Myanmar's military junta. Here's what we know about the four men who were executed.
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