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Washington ExaminerWashington's 1796 warnings on factions cited amid 2026 polarization
A commentary links George Washington's farewell address to current political divisions. The piece argues that social media and partisan loyalty have intensified factional conflict beyond what the founders anticipated.
riotimesonline.comPeru Sets Runoff Election Between Rightwing and Leftwing Candidates
Peru will hold a presidential runoff election on June 7 between a rightwing candidate described as the daughter of a former autocrat and a leftist opponent. The race reflects deep political polarization in the country. The Financial Times reported on the contest pitting the two c…
Usa TodayPoll Finds 24% of Americans Believe Recent Trump Assassination Attempt Was Staged, 45% Say Legitimate
A NewsGuard/YouGov poll released May 11, 2026 shows 24% of U.S. adults think the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner was fake while 45% believe it was legitimate. The survey also found one-third of Americans think at least one of three assassination att…