California Republicans File Suit Seeking to Block Newsom Redistricting Plan

Republican state lawmakers argue that Democratic lawmakers violated 30-day disclosure rules in the California Constitution.

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El Salvador’s Leader Is Autocrat to Some, Godsend to Others

Lawmakers approved constitutional changes abolishing term limits and allowing President Nayib Bukele to stay in power indefinitely. Why now?

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As Trump’s Tariffs Nudge Canada Toward Free Interprovincial Trade, Gerard Comeau Gets His Revenge

Gerard Comeau fought back after being fined for bringing too much beer into his province. He lost the battle, but may yet win the war.

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The Only Female Minister in Syria’s New Government Wants to ‘Get Things Done’

Hind Kabawat hopes her long experience as a conflict mediator can help Syria’s next generation. The challenges are immense.

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South Korea Lurches From One Political Crisis to Another

In five months, the country has had three acting presidents after the leader who imposed martial law was impeached. And now doubts cloud the coming election.

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Hungary Changes Constitution to Mandate Two Genders

The governing Fidesz party passed a constitutional amendment stating that all Hungarians are either male or female, and another protecting the “moral development” of children.

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Military Leader Wins Presidential Election in Gabon

Brice Oligui Nguema had promised to relinquish power after he led a coup in 2023. He now is set to lead the oil-rich country for the next seven years.

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Germany Is Falling Apart (Literally). Here’s How the New Government Might Fix It.

Friedrich Merz, the incoming chancellor, persuaded lawmakers to let him spend more. Infrastructure will be the first order of business.

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South Korea’s President Will Learn His Fate on Friday

The Constitutional Court will announce on Friday whether Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached in December for declaring martial law, will be permanently removed from office or restored to power.

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Why Does America Have Presidential Term Limits?

Congress passed the 22nd Amendment in 1947, imposing a two-term limit after more than 170 years of George Washington’s unwritten precedent. President Trump has hinted that he wants a third term anyway.

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