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When Hollywood takes Washington. Keep tabs on the celebrities influencing politics with their activism, opinions, campaign endorsements and more.
The Worst-Kept Secret of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
One of the more poorly kept secrets of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is that many of those involved would prefer to take all the land and have the other side disappear. A 2011 poll found that two-thirds of Palestinians believed that their real goal should not be a two-state solution, but rather using that arrangement as a prelude to establishing “one Palestinian state.” A 2016 survey found that nearly half of Israeli Jews agreed that “Arabs should be expelled or transferred from Israel.” A poll in 2000, conducted during negotiations toward a two-state solution, found that only 47 percent of Israelis and 10 percent of Palestinians supported a school curriculum that would educate students to “give up aspirations for parts of the ‘homeland’ which are in the other state.”
By Kristen Orkoshneli6 months ago in The Swamp
Unmasking the US Political Landscape and Trump’s Influence: 11 Powerful Truths
Over the last decade, few figures have reshaped the US political landscape as dramatically as Donald Trump. His presidency, persona, and policies have stirred deep divides, mobilized millions, and altered the trajectory of both major parties. As we stand in 2025, it’s impossible to ignore the lasting ripple effects of his time in office — and his continued influence.
By Kageno Hoshino6 months ago in The Swamp
🥇 Top 15 Betting Favorites for 2028 Presidential Election
1. JD Vance (GOP) – +250 (~28.6%) Currently the clear favorite in the election markets. BetMGM has him at +250 (28.6%), and Kalshi’s markets suggest a ~23–25% chance to win. He also leads the GOP primary polls, holding a commanding ~54–55% in some betting markets.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in The Swamp
US and Japan Reach Trade Deal with 15% Tariffs on Imports
Since “Liberation Day,” the Trump administration has pursued hefty “reciprocal” tariffs on major trade partners — including Japan — citing U.S. trade imbalances. Japan faced threats of up to 35% on select goods, with a looming 25% tariff on vehicles and autos if no agreement was reached by August 1.
By Kageno Hoshino6 months ago in The Swamp
Hunter Biden Denies White House Cocaine Link—Says He’s Been Sober Since 2019
In a fiery and emotional new interview that’s lighting up headlines, Hunter Biden—the son of U.S. President Joe Biden—has firmly denied any involvement in the now-infamous White House cocaine incident that dominated media cycles in 2023. Speaking candidly, he declared, “I’ve been sober since 2019,” putting to rest the persistent rumours that linked him to the bag of cocaine discovered in a secure area of the West Wing.
By Bevy Osuos6 months ago in The Swamp
Afghanistan is on Fire! The World Left Astonished Yesterday
In a historic milestone for economic growth and national self-reliance, Afghanistan has taken a bold leap into the world of industrial production. Just two days ago, a grand inauguration ceremony marked the launch of one of the country’s largest vehicle and agricultural machinery production complexes. This massive factory, located in the Pul-e-Charkhi Industrial Zone near Kabul, has begun assembling dump trucks, passenger buses, Corolla-type vehicles, and a range of agricultural machines including fruit processing and packaging units.
By Keramatullah Wardak6 months ago in The Swamp
What If Donald Trump Had Run as a Democrat?
Imagine this alternate political reality: Donald J. Trump, a former registered Democrat and lifelong New York powerbroker, never joins the Republican Party. Instead, he leverages his populist instincts, media mastery, and brash celebrity persona to storm the gates of the Democratic Party. What happens next? Would the world implode—or would America look startlingly different today?
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in The Swamp
Mike Tyson’s Knockout Case for Cannabis Reform
When most Americans think of Mike Tyson, they recall the heavyweight champ who dominated the boxing world with raw power and unfiltered honesty. But in 2025, Tyson’s biggest punches aren’t being thrown in the ring—they’re being delivered on the front lines of cannabis policy reform.
By Michael Phillips6 months ago in The Swamp
Donald Trump's Empire of Lies
“This is the biggest lie ever told to the American public.” These words weren’t spoken about a random conspiracy theorist. They were about Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States—perhaps the most controversial figure in modern political history.
By Soul Pages6 months ago in The Swamp
Lenin vs Stalin: Their Showdown Over the Birth of the USSR
The question of where Russia begins and ends—and who constitutes the Russian people—has preoccupied Russian thinkers for centuries. The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the Russian aggression against Ukraine in 2014 turned these concerns into a big “Russian question” that constitutes a world problem: What should be the relation of the new Russian state to its former imperial possessions—now independent post-Soviet republics such as Georgia, Armenia and Ukraine—and to the Russian and Russian-speaking enclaves in those republics? How should mental maps of Russian ethnicity, culture and identity be reconciled with the political map of the Russian federation?
By Kristen Orkoshneli6 months ago in The Swamp
