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Marcus Cole has covered American and international politics for over two decades. As Editor-in-Chief, he sets the editorial direction for Clear Press and still writes on major political stories. Known for his measured analysis and ability to cut through partisan noise.
UK Prime Minister becomes first leader to officially acknowledge Moscow's role in 2016 referendum, igniting calls for investigations and renewed scrutiny of Brexit architects.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement that the Fort Hood shooter's execution will be publicly broadcast has ignited fierce debate about transparency, spectacle, and American values.
Bernadette Greene-Placentia says she was raped in August near a vandalized sign; online discussion highlights underreporting of sexual violence and political climate tensions.
The 76-year-old conservative justice's rare interview comments spark online debate about timing and political strategy ahead of midterm elections.
Prime Minister invokes contentious fast-track powers for first time to expedite $43 billion Alberta-to-B.C. pipeline amid environmental and consultation concerns.
The company shelved its next-generation AI model over concerns about deceptive behavior and alignment failures, according to posts citing major news outlets.
From youth tournaments to major finals, the two nations keep meeting — and Bluesky users are equal parts exhausted and excited.
Online discussion centers on who bears responsibility for the war's continuation, with users challenging claims that blame Ukraine or U.S. aid.
The meeting between the Republican president and Democratic socialist mayor sparks online speculation about an unlikely political pairing.
Posts across Bluesky signal high Democratic enthusiasm as in-person early voting opens Friday, with control of Congress potentially in play.
Social media users express disbelief as streaming giant reportedly adapts controversial 1971 psychology study into entertainment format.
Online discussion surges around one of English football's fiercest rivalries, with conflicting match reports creating confusion among followers.
As the new NFL season begins, online discussion ranges from Super Bowl predictions to concerns about sports betting's societal impact.
Bluesky users clash over whether wellness-focused political messaging represents fascist roots or legitimate healthcare frustration.
A solo strike credited to multiple variations of "Lisa Baum" or "Lisa Beath" trends across the platform, raising questions about the viral mechanics of sports coverage.
Deal marks chip giant's aggressive push into AI software as industry debates future of open versus closed models
Thousands of crew members disembark for first shore leave in nine months as online posts highlight deteriorating ship conditions and mental health concerns.
A congressional effort to force disclosure of sealed Jeffrey Epstein case files is dividing lawmakers and drawing threats from the White House, according to posts flooding Bluesky.
A spontaneous social media phenomenon has thousands documenting their concert histories, turning personal music memories into a collective cultural archive.
A policy discussion about agricultural processing regulations gets derailed by innuendo-laden reactions across the platform.
Developer calls unauthorized footage reveals "heartbreaking" as leaker known as Cyberleek continues posting material
The justices face renewed scrutiny over unexplained orders that carry immediate policy consequences—a pattern critics thought had ended.
A rare public split emerges as GOP members from cattle-producing states warn the policy could devastate domestic ranchers and undermine rural economies.
Ghislaine Maxwell's second major appeal fails as judges find no grounds to overturn her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking.
Renewed U.S. measures against Tehran drive safe-haven demand while Treasury buyback program adds complexity to currency dynamics.
As sanctions tighten and Iran's economy bottoms out, analysts warn the strategy may eliminate the very incentives meant to prevent conflict.
Mass cancellation effort could unfold in waves as administration tightens immigration enforcement through visa policy.
New details reveal how negotiations collapsed over demands Ottawa considered tantamount to surrendering economic sovereignty.
Analyst floats ambitious proposal targeting Anaheim's Cutter Gauthier in potential blockbuster deal.
Justices allow Trump administration's "state citizenship lists" order to proceed while lower courts weigh constitutional challenges to federal control of ballot access.