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German court rules spy service may not label AfD 'extremist' for now

German court rules spy service may not label AfD 'extremist' for now

A German court ruled on Thursday that the domestic intelligence agency cannot label the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as a "confirmed right-wing extremist" group, at least for now. The AfD had challenged the designation, which would empower the spy agency to use broader surveillance

‘It comes down to who you’re voting for’: EPA rescinds Endangerment Finding

‘It comes down to who you’re voting for’: EPA rescinds Endangerment Finding

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its rescission of the 2009 Endangerment Finding on Feb. 12. This scientific determination provided the basis for federal regulation of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by establishing that these pollutants are harmful to human health. “You could characterize [the Endangerment Finding] as a determination that

How to prevent elections from being stolen − lessons from around the world for the US

How to prevent elections from being stolen − lessons from around the world for the US

President Donald Trump in his State of the Union address on Feb. 24, 2026, doubled down on his false claims that the U.S. elections system is compromised. He asserted that “the cheating is rampant in our elections. It’s rampant.” These pronouncements follow the January 2026 FBI seizure of

Australian ex-PM says 'more important than ever' to ditch UK monarchy

Australian ex-PM says 'more important than ever' to ditch UK monarchy

Australia ditching the British monarchy is "more important than ever" and voters would likely back a head of state elected by its parliament, former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull told AFP on Thursday. Turnbull -- who served as prime minister from 2015 to 2018 -- led the country's Republic

Sen. Andrea Olsen: Freedom from fear — due process and the promise of America

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, two of the country’s greatest accomplishments include establishing modern democracy and the Constitution which protects the freedoms and liberties of all citizens from government abuse. Today, Montanans benefit from these protections in many ways. Our homes cannot be searched

Votes may 'melt like snow': Reform, Greens eye Labour UK bastion

Votes may 'melt like snow': Reform, Greens eye Labour UK bastion

Beleaguered UK leader Keir Starmer's Labour party is expected to bleed support to both the hard-right and far-left in a crunch poll this week as Britain's traditional two-party system splinters. The Manchester suburb of Gorton and Denton has been a Labour stronghold for

Shelley Eisenrich: How the rule of law protects liberty and freedom

America’s founding promise of democracy, liberty, and freedom has inspired generations both in the United States and across the globe. Under the Constitution, Americans benefit from both the rule of law and protection from government overreach and abuse. These twin safeguards have helped Montana families and businesses live without