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
On April 1, 2025, Israeli airstrikes targeted a Hezbollah weapons depot in the Dahiyeh district of southern Beirut, killing at least three people and injuring seven others. The attack, carried out without prior warning, marks the second Israeli strike on Beirut within a week and comes amid heightened tensions following
Global Affairs
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree on March 31, 2025, ordering the conscription of 160,000 men aged 18–30 for mandatory military service, marking the largest spring draft since 2011. While the Kremlin insists the move is part of its biannual conscription cycle and unrelated to the war
Global Affairs
On March 31, 2025, Russian forces launched a deadly attack on the southeastern Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine, targeting a frontline settlement and killing one civilian while injuring five others. The assault, which utilized guided aerial bombs, marks another episode in the ongoing war that has devastated Ukraine since Russia’s
Domestic Affairs
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, Wisconsin voters head to the polls in what has become the most expensive judicial election in U.S. history. The race pits conservative Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel against liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford in a contest that will determine the ideological balance of
Domestic Affairs
On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, a coalition of 23 states and Washington, D.C., filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in federal court, challenging its decision to rescind $12 billion in public health funding. The lawsuit comes on the heels of widespread layoffs at the Department of Health and
Domestic Affairs
In a remarkable display of stamina and political resolve, Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) delivered a marathon speech on the Senate floor that lasted over 16 hours, beginning at 7 p.m. EDT on Monday, March 31, 2025, and continuing into the morning of Tuesday, April 1. The speech, which was
Global Affairs
Over the past 48 hours, Russia has significantly escalated its military operations in Ukraine, employing a combination of drone strikes, ballistic missile attacks, and heavy artillery bombardments across multiple regions. This surge in hostilities has left scores of civilians injured, critical infrastructure damaged, and tensions at an all-time high as
Domestic Affairs
On March 31, 2025, Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Rangers to launch a criminal investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and its affiliated entities for alleged violations of state laws. The investigation marks the latest in a series of state-led probes into the organization, which has
Domestic Affairs
Trump Suggests Pursuing a Third Presidential Term: Constitutional Debate and Political Fallout On March 30, 2025, President Donald Trump reignited controversy over presidential term limits by openly discussing the possibility of pursuing a third term during a phone interview with NBC News. Trump asserted that “there are methods which you
Domestic Affairs
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election, set for Tuesday, April 1, 2025, has become a high-stakes contest that has drawn national attention and unprecedented levels of funding. The race pits conservative Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel against liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford in a battle that will determine the ideological
Domestic Affairs
President Donald Trump has announced that Wednesday, April 2, will mark "Liberation Day," a pivotal moment in his administration's trade policy. On this day, the United States will implement sweeping new tariffs, including a 25% duty on all imported vehicles and additional levies on auto components
Global Affairs
On March 31, 2025, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued sweeping evacuation orders for Rafah, a densely populated city in southern Gaza, as it intensified military operations against Hamas. This latest escalation follows the breakdown of a fragile ceasefire earlier this month and has plunged Gaza deeper into a humanitarian