Global Affairs
Introduction The Middle East faces a pivotal moment as the United States and Iran prepare for nuclear negotiations this weekend, with President Donald Trump announcing "direct talks" while Tehran insists discussions will remain indirect and mediated by Oman. This diplomatic maneuver follows months of heightened military posturing, including
Domestic Affairs
The ongoing feud between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has intensified, fueled by disagreements over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policies. The public spat, which has played out on social media and television interviews, has grown increasingly bitter, with Musk calling Navarro “dumber
Domestic Affairs
Late Monday night, April 7, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 5-4 decision allowing the Trump administration to enforce the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) of 1798 to facilitate the deportation of individuals suspected of gang affiliations. The ruling vacates a lower court’s restraining order and grants the
Domestic Affairs
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, U.S. stock markets staged a sharp rebound following a three-day sell-off that had erased trillions of dollars in market value. The recovery was fueled by investor optimism over potential tariff negotiations between the Trump administration and several key trading partners, including Japan and South
Domestic Affairs
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, top officials in the Trump administration revealed that more than 50 countries have reached out to the White House to initiate negotiations over President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The announcement comes just days before the next phase of the tariffs—set to take effect
Domestic Affairs
On Sunday, April 6, 2025, President Donald Trump doubled down on his sweeping tariff strategy during remarks aboard Air Force One, describing the import taxes as "medicine" necessary to fix global trade imbalances. Despite mounting concerns over a potential global recession, sharp declines in financial markets, and growing
Global Affairs
The United States has intensified its air campaign against Houthi rebels in Yemen, marking one of the most aggressive military operations in the Middle East during President Donald Trump’s second term. Over the past 12 hours, U.S. forces targeted oil refineries, airports, missile launch sites, and alleged Houthi
Domestic Affairs
On Friday, April 4, 2025, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell issued a stark warning about the inflationary pressures likely to result from President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs. Speaking at an event in Arlington, Virginia, Powell highlighted the challenges posed by elevated import costs, which could lead to prolonged
Domestic Affairs
On Friday, April 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor released its March jobs report, revealing that the economy added 228,000 jobs last month, far surpassing analysts’ expectations of 140,000. The unemployment rate ticked up slightly to 4.2%, driven by an increase in labor force participation
Domestic Affairs
On Friday, April 4, 2025, China announced a sweeping set of retaliatory measures in response to President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs on Chinese imports. Beijing’s actions include a universal 34% tariff on all U.S. goods beginning April 10, export restrictions on rare earth elements critical to high-tech
Global Affairs
On April 3, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the imposition of 25% retaliatory tariffs on vehicles imported from the United States, mirroring the auto tariffs enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier in the day. The move marks a significant escalation in trade tensions between the two
Domestic Affairs
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has emerged as one of the most vocal Republican critics of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policies, warning that they could have devastating consequences for both the U.S. economy and the Republican Party’s political future. In a series of public remarks on Wednesday,