Why the UK Wants to Give 16-Year-Olds the Vote

In today’s episode, we cover the UK’s plans to give 16-year-olds the vote, the EU’s new Russian sanctions package, the Syria-Israel fallout, and Trump’s request to release transcripts related to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

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Sources:

✍️ UK Plans to Lower Voting Age to 16

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/16-year-olds-to-be-given-right-to-vote-through-seismic-government-election-reforms https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/restoring-trust-in-our-democracy-our-strategy-for-modern-and-secure-elections/restoring-trust-in-our-democracy-our-strategy-for-modern-and-secure-elections#ministerial-foreword https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/voting-age-by-country

✍️ EU Agrees New Sanctions on Russia

https://on.ft.com/46jkhcQ

✍️ Syria Accuses Israel of Seeking ‘Endless Chaos’

https://on.ft.com/4kOQUCJ

✍️ Trump Asks US Attorney-General to Release Epstein Testimony

https://www.ft.com/content/a6b609b9-001d-4b57-b543-9113f7c655d2 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jul/17/trump-epstein-grand-jury-testimony-wall-street-journal

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