Michael worked over a decade in intelligence as a United States Marine who was assigned to the NSA, DIA, and The Pentagon. He has worked in IT, financial services, and the healthcare industries also.
Domestic Affairs
Introduction Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a stark warning in a closely watched speech at the Economic Club of Chicago, cautioning that President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff hikes are “significantly larger than anticipated” and will likely result in higher inflation and slower economic growth. Powell’s remarks, which
Global Affairs
Global Affairs
Introduction Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ongoing diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia—most recently marked by his high-profile visit to Malaysia—signals a pivotal moment in China’s regional strategy. As the United States escalates tariffs and pushes for economic “decoupling,” Beijing is intensifying outreach to ASEAN countries and Vietnam,
Domestic Affairs
Introduction In a significant legal confrontation between the judiciary and the Trump administration, a federal judge has found probable cause to hold the administration in criminal contempt for willfully defying court orders related to the deportation of migrants under the rarely invoked Alien Enemies Act. The case centers on the
Domestic Affairs
Domestic Affairs
Domestic Affairs
Introduction On April 15, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a comprehensive executive order aimed at reducing health care costs for Americans, with a central focus on lowering prescription drug prices, increasing transparency in the pharmaceutical supply chain, and reforming Medicare payment structures[1][2][3]. The order builds on Trump’
Global Affairs
Global Affairs
Introduction Israeli military operations in Gaza have escalated sharply in recent days, with at least 13 Palestinians killed since dawn and hospitals facing catastrophic shortages amid ongoing bombardment and a near-total blockade on supplies. The humanitarian crisis is deepening, with widespread starvation, mass displacement, and overwhelmed medical facilities as Israel
Global Affairs
Introduction On April 15, 2025, the United States deployed B-1B Lancer long-range bombers in a high-profile joint aerial drill with South Korea, coinciding with North Korea’s most important national holiday—the 113th birthday of its founder, Kim Il Sung. The exercise, which also involved South Korean F-35A stealth fighters,
Global Affairs
Domestic Affairs