Olivia Mathers

A political science PhD who jumped the academic ship to cover real-time governance, Olivia is the East Coast's sharpest watchdog. She dissects power plays in Trenton and D.C. without bias or apology.

Politics
Olivia MathersSeptember 27, 2025
85,672
Trump Orders Troops Into Portland, Escalating Showdown With Oregon
President Trump has ordered troops to Portland, framing the city as “under siege.” Oregon leaders warn the deployment is a…
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Politics
Olivia MathersSeptember 26, 2025
69,605
Assata Shakur, Exiled Black Liberation Activist, Dies in Cuba at 78
Assata Shakur, the exiled Black liberation activist and most-wanted U.S. fugitive, has died in Havana, Cuba, at the age of…
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Politics
Olivia MathersSeptember 26, 2025
47,312
Trump Signs Order Approving $14B TikTok Deal Amid Controversy
President Trump approved a $14B TikTok divestiture plan involving U.S. investors and Abu Dhabi’s MGX fund. Lawmakers question ByteDance’s residual…
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Politics
Olivia MathersSeptember 26, 2025
51,972
James Comey Indicted as Trump Celebrates and Predicts More Cases
Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted on obstruction and false statement charges. Trump hails the case, vows more to come, sparking…
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Politics
Olivia MathersSeptember 26, 2025
30,436
Slovakia Constitution Amended to Recognize Only Two Sexes
Slovakia’s parliament passed a constitutional amendment recognizing only two sexes and prioritizing national identity over EU law, sparking rights concerns.
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Politics
Olivia MathersSeptember 24, 2025
59,540
Hillary Clinton Slams Trump’s “Authoritarian Playbook” at Clinton Global Event
Hillary Clinton used her platform at the Clinton Global Initiative 2025 to criticize Donald Trump’s “authoritarian playbook” amid the Jimmy…
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Politics
Olivia MathersSeptember 24, 2025
59,575
Jennifer Garner’s Daughter Violet Sparks Debate With Bold UN Speech on Mask Mandates
Jennifer Garner’s daughter Violet Affleck delivered a powerful UN speech urging renewed mask mandates and cleaner indoor air, sparking global…
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Politics
Olivia MathersSeptember 24, 2025
54,738
Dallas ICE Shooting: Gunman Opens Fire at Immigration Facility, Leaves Casualties
A gunman opened fire at a Dallas ICE office, killing at least one and wounding others. The shooter, who later…
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Politics
Olivia MathersSeptember 23, 2025
83,110
Trump Claims Nobel Peace Prize After UN Speech
During his UN General Assembly address, Donald Trump claimed credit for ending multiple wars and argued he should receive the…
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News
Olivia Mathers and Jordan AdebayoSeptember 23, 2025
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Erdogan’s UN Speech Puts Palestine at Center of Global Debate
At the UN, Erdogan renewed focus on Palestine, pushing for a two-state solution while addressing U.S. relations and Syria talks.
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