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How might the results of the state polls affect the future of political leadership in India?

Vote counting begins in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam and Puducherry as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist party hopes to make inroads into opposition strongholds. Follow live

What are the possible benefits and challenges of Alberta considering separation from Canada?

In October, Albertans will get to say if they want to stay in Canada, or hold a referendum to leave. Will it settle the matter, or deepen the rift?

How should our justice system prevent wrongful convictions while ensuring fair punishment for serious crimes?

What are the possible impacts of changing immigration policies on communities and families in the U.S.?

Court rulings restores critical immigration decisions for people from 39 countries impacted by travel ban

How should funding for ICE be decided when there are different views on related programs?

$72 billion in funding for ICE and Border Patrol is now in limbo after GOP senators revolted against President Trump's $1.776B "anti-weaponization fund" on Thursday. Why it matters: The fund was dropped like "a bomb in the middle of a pretty well planned out reconciliation bill," Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) told reporters. Zoom in: The package for ICE and Border Patrol funding was on track to pass by the weekend. But senators left town without voting on Thursday after a heated two-hour meeting with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche."[T]hey need to help with this issue, because we have a lot of members who are concerned," Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) told Punchbowl News about the White House and the fund. "Somebody described it as a galactic blunder, and I think that's probably true," Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.) told CNN. Between the lines: The Senate spent the first few days of the week trying to decide what to do about the $1 billion for security upgrades related to the White House ballroom. As of Wednesday that funding had been stripped, Axios reported. But the Senate has yet to release text of the budget bill ahead of a vote-a-rama. The bottom line: I'm not sure the fund should exist," said Sen. Bill Cassidy, who lost his Louisiana GOP primary on Saturday as part of Trump's revenge tour

How should our community address violence and its impact on public safety and trust in government?

How government should respond to the killing of Henry Nowak sam.macrory Fri, 05/06/2026 - 12:14 Henry Nowak's murder must lead to considered and targeted government action. 5 Comment Institute for Government Yes Police form a cordon outside Southampton Central Police Station as locals gather during a flash protest following the release of body-cam footage of the arrest and subsequent death of Henry Nowak. Policy making Public services Criminal justice Police Law Labour Reform UK Conservative Prime minister Home secretary Starmer government Home Office No The police bodycam footage of Henry Nowak is harrowing and deeply disturbing. Henry, an 18-year-old white student, lies on the ground mortally wounded while an officer casually dismisses his cries for help and arrests him for a racially aggravated assault that his Sikh killer, Vickram Digwa, had fabricated. The case has undermined trust in the police service, sparked a bitter debate about so-called ‘two-tier policing’ – and led to scenes of appalling violence in Southampton, where the murder took place last December. When such dreadful events happen there is a temptation to seek immediate answers and reach for quick policy solutions. In the face of an outpouring of grief and anger, the government comes under intense pressure to “act” – particularly from its political opponents. The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, said it must be a “seminal moment for Britain on a par with the murder of Stephen Lawrence”, the black teenager fatally stabbed in a racist attack in 1993. For Reform UK, Nigel Farage called for people to respond with “pure, cold rage” and end a “culture of fear that puts minority lives on top and white ones at the bottom”. What ministers really need, however, is space and time to make the right decisions. The impact of all police anti-racism advice, policies and training should be reviewed Some of those decisions will hinge on the outcome of the investigation into the police’s handling of the incident.

What are the different effects of the $70 billion immigration bill on communities and families?

What impact could the situation with Platner have on the Senate and how should politicians respond to it?

The Graham Platner controversy is complicating Democrats' Senate strategy as scandals and criticism reshape Maine's key Senate race

What should be done to ensure fair elections while addressing concerns about election integrity?

Peters had been sentenced to nine years in state prison after allowing access to Colorado state voting machines

What are the reasons for the delay in counting votes in California, and how might it affect future elections?

Almost 24 hours after the polls closed in California, the results of the gubernatorial primary and the Los Angeles mayor’s race remain unresolved. With just 55% of the vote reported on Wednesday evening, Republican Steve Hilton still leads the field of more than 60 candidates with 27.6% support, ahead of Democrat Xavier Becerra, who had

What qualities should we look for in leaders of national intelligence?

Republican and Democratic lawmakers have questioned the credentials of President Trump's latest appointee

How should communities respond to the presence of ICE agents in their area?

Amid a deadly immigration crackdown by Trump’s federal agents with the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, residents of Minneapolis are patrolling the city to keep people safe. They tell chief international correspondent Bel Trew, out on the streets alongside them, how they have no intention of giving up