Ahead of the 2024 election, Elon Musk has emerged as one of Trump’s key allies, endorsing Trump and repeatedly praising him, with Trump returning in kind. Politically, Musk occupies a unique niche.
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The 2024 U.S. Election and Its Impact on Domestic and Foreign Policy
The 2024 U.S. Election and Its Impact on Domestic and Foreign Policy Elections & Politics #141 | By: Inijah Quadri | December 23, 2024 Photo by The Now Time on Unsplash __________________________________ Policy Issue Summary The 2024 U.S. presidential election has...
2024: The Year of Elections
Brief #123 – Foreign Policy Brief
by: Abran C
In 2024, the world witnessed a surge of elections, yet the outcomes reveal a concerning trend of democratic backsliding and authoritarian resurgence, challenging the very essence of global foreign policy.
With NRSC v. FEC, SCOTUS Topples Another Bulwark Against Corruption (Elections & Politics Brief #206)
There are a lot of cases that the Supreme Court, under Chief Justice John Roberts since 2005, loves to take on; cases involving the First and Second Amendments, executive power overreach, and voting protections. But one of the most consistently targeted topics by SCOTUS is the issue of campaign finance.
Trump’s Brand of Vicious Hatred Spreads to Others, and Reveals Insecurity and Weakness (Elections & Politics Brief #206)
Followers of President Donald Trump who imitate his cruel style of spitting out hateful insults beware: the style reveals your insecurity and weakness.
JD Vance Blames the Victims (Elections & Politics Policy Brief #203)
Long before Vice President JD Vance shrugged off the killings of American civilians Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minneapolis, he had already established his brutal pattern of showing remorselessness for the victims. But with the senseless and savage killings of Good and Pretti, Vance has gone even lower to actively blaming the victims, and pushing baseless claims about them to absolve their killers.
Democracy on the Brink: Structural Suppression and the Fight for the 2026 Midterms (Elections & Politics Brief #202)
The concept of a free and fair election in the United States has always been more of an aspiration than a reality, but as we approach the 2026 midterms, the gap between that ideal and the ground truth is widening at an alarming rate. By definition, a “free and fair” election in the U.S. context requires three non-negotiable pillars: universal access for all eligible citizens without coercion, a transparent and secret balloting process, and an impartial tabulation and certification that reflects the genuine will of the people
Funding Dissent in the Crosshairs: Trump’s War on the Soros Foundations (Elections & Politics Policy Brief #200)
The Trump administration has targeted George Soros and the Open Society Foundations (OSF) in its post-Kirk “crackdown” on what it calls radical left networks. Trump has floated the use of RICO charges, ordered agencies to scrutinize progressive donors and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and tied OSF to so-called organized political violence. OSF and other left-leaning groups have dismissed these moves as a politically motivated effort to silence dissent and restrict civil society.
How To Ensure A Fair And Safe 2026 Midterm Election (Election and Politics #197)
With only nine months of his presidency in the books, President Donald Trump has undertaken a radical reshaping of American democracy. From its courts to its liberties, Trump is actively pushing for an American society that serves him and his movement.
Trump and Intel — A Republican-Backed Nationalization (Elections & Politics Brief #194)
In a surprise move, on August 22nd Donald Trump’s administration and the global technology company Intel announced a deal. In it, the United States government will make an $8.9 billion purchase of Intel stock, giving it around a 10% stake in the company.










