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.
Global Affairs
Introduction In a landmark move underscoring its ambition to reshape global economic alliances, China has unveiled a 66 billion yuan (approximately $9.2 billion) credit line for Latin America and the Caribbean. Announced at a high-profile forum in Beijing attended by presidents and ministers from across the region, this initiative
Global Affairs
Introduction U.S. President Donald Trump’s arrival in Saudi Arabia on May 13, 2025, marked the start of his first major Middle East tour since returning to the White House. The visit has already produced historic agreements and signaled a recalibration of American priorities in the region. In Riyadh,
Domestic Affairs
Introduction The Trump administration has intensified its efforts to expedite the removal of nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants detained in Texas, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to lift an injunction that has temporarily blocked their deportation. The government argues that these individuals, many of whom are alleged to be members
Domestic Affairs
Introduction The latest government data reveal that U.S. inflation cooled in April 2025, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising by just 0.2% for the month and 2.3% over the past year-the smallest annual increase in four years. This moderation, driven by falling prices for essentials like
Domestic Affairs
Domestic Affairs
Introduction In a pivotal development on Capitol Hill, House Republicans have introduced a compromise proposal to overhaul Medicaid as part of ongoing budget negotiations. The plan, designed to bridge the divide between party centrists and hardliners, implements substantial cuts and new requirements to the Medicaid program in order to help
Domestic Affairs
Introduction President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new executive order intended to dramatically lower prescription drug prices for Americans. This order revives and expands a controversial strategy from his first term, aiming to tie what the United States pays for certain high-cost medications to the lower prices paid by
Domestic Affairs
Executive Summary On May 12, 2025, the United States and China announced a landmark agreement to suspend most of the punitive tariffs imposed on each other over the past several months. This 90-day truce, reached after intensive negotiations in Geneva, marks a critical turning point in the ongoing trade war
Domestic Affairs
Domestic Affairs
Domestic Affairs
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