When Melania left White House in 2021, she had an approval rating of 42%, the lowest on record for any first lady. Now, at the end of 2025, only 36% have a positive impression of her.
The ceremony on 20 January will be taking place under tight security after rioters stormed the Capitol last week in a rampage that left five dead, including a police officer.
Douglas Emhoff, a 56-year-old Jewish entertainment lawyer, is the first male spouse of a US vice president. In August, he took a leave of absence to campaign alongside Harris.
Africa's first ladies are influential political actors who are active domestically, regionally and internationally. Even more so since none of the constitutions of these countries referred to the position.
This is the latest phase in the US-China technology competition, which now spans supply chain law, export controls, labour compliance, and semiconductor access.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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