Hard Wire

The United Nations, long regarded as the symbolic heartbeat of international diplomacy, is sounding an alarm—not over war, famine, or climate—but over what it sees as an emerging global threat: the growing independence and unchecked power of multinational corporations, especially those in the tech sector. In a recent interview with Agence France-Presse, U.N. human rights …

The BBC has long styled itself as the gold standard in global journalism—objective, authoritative, and above reproach. But after this weekend’s dramatic resignations of Director General Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness, that image lies badly bruised, if not altogether shattered. At the heart of the crisis is “Trump: A Second Chance?”, a documentary …

Sometimes a single post captures the moment better than a thousand think pieces, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s attempt to flex her math skills during the shutdown standoff might just be the clearest example yet of how far detached some members of Congress have become from economic reality. To recap: as the clock ticked down on the …

Zohran Mamdani’s rise to New York’s mayor-elect seat came with a whirlwind of promises, and now the real scrutiny begins. Among his headline-grabbing proposals is a bold, populist-sounding idea: free buses for all. On the surface, it sounds like a step toward greater equity and accessibility. But peel back the layers, and the math, policy …

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser is now at the center of a reported Department of Justice corruption probe after revelations surfaced about a lavish, Qatar-funded flight to Doha in 2023—an international trip with a growing number of red flags and far too few answers. According to reports, the Qatari government covered over $61,000 in travel …

Rep. Maria Salazar may be eloquent, accomplished, and politically ambitious, but when it comes to immigration policy and the mood of the Republican base, she’s completely off-key. Her recent push for an amnesty bill—presented as a well-meaning, compassionate gesture—lands like a lead balloon in a political climate where voters are demanding the opposite: law, order, …

After four decades in the national spotlight, Nancy Pelosi is finally stepping off the stage. Her retirement marks the end of one of the most consequential—and polarizing—careers in modern American politics. For some, her departure is the closing chapter of a storied legacy. For others, it’s long overdue. But as the political class lined up …

In Virginia, the mask is off. Just weeks ago, Democrats were quick to reassure voters they opposed political violence. Jay Jones, who casually fantasized in texts about putting two bullets in a Republican’s head and watching his children die, was painted as “remorseful.” Voters were told this was a one-time lapse in judgment, an ugly …

It took Zohran Mamdani less than 24 hours after securing his historic victory to do what modern political movements do best: ask for more money. Fresh off his win over independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, New York City’s newly crowned mayor-elect — and self-proclaimed socialist — launched a fresh fundraising appeal. Not …

If you blinked, you may have missed it — the narrative shift. One moment, Democrats were standing firm, stone-faced in front of every camera lens, insisting that the government shutdown was all Donald Trump’s doing. The next, they’re drafting letters and “demanding” meetings to end it. What changed? Sen. Ted Cruz saw it coming weeks …