A former national security staffer, now a scholar of secrecy law, says criticisms of Trump’s federal indictment for hoarding classified documents are unfounded.
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Studies show, though, that voters don’t like all that nastiness.
In this podcast, Michelle chats with Bruce Wolpe about the prospect of second Trump term, and what implications that will have for Australia
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a ‘war on woke’ in his bid for the Republican nomination for president. He’s not the first – or the last – conservative to take on progressive values.
Debates have played an important part in the American political process. And when candidates don’t participate, democracy suffers.
Our research highlights three key reasons for declining trust in experts, and how to regain their authority in future.
Nationalism and patriotism are sometimes treated as synonyms, but they have very different meanings.
Ayn Rand’s dystopian fable about government meddling in free-market arrangements remains hugely influential, including with Elon Musk. Donald Trump, too, is an Ayn Rand fan. Why is she so popular?
The promise of pardons to offer criminal sanctuary likely undermines the rule of law and increases the risks of political violence.
Despite his legal troubles, the former president maintains a healthy lead in the race for the Republican nomination.
50 films, around a third brilliant, and only two duds. We would never find this outside of an international film festival.
Those who seek power for the sake of power are less attracted to high office when more people get a say.
When everything is seen as political – indictments, Supreme Court decisions, scientific findings – a democracy may be on its way to fascism.
The indicted, and twice-impeached president is still racing ahead his Republican opponents in the polls. Why?
A scholar of religion and politics explains how Robertson led the way in blending religion with political commentary and paved the way for a wider influence of Christian media on American culture.
One of the bedrock principles of the American legal system is that no one is above the law. When it comes to indicting a former US president, political factors must also be weighed.
Biden could face trying to win an election against an opponent being prosecuted by the government he leads. This is uncharted territory for a US president.
Like all criminal defendants, Trump will enjoy the protection that a jury will offer from abuse by government prosecutors.
If you were Trump’s lawyer, what would you advise him to do now? Two national security specialists have some words for and about the former president after his federal indictment.
Trump’s indictment on serious charges is no “witch-hunt”, but his ability to keep attracting supporters remains undimmed.
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