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An independent dive into the most pressing political news stories of the day, offering a balanced look at the arguments from all sides.
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In a stunning legal rebuke, a federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk and officials from the Department of Government Efficiency must reinstate nearly all functions of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Federal Judge Orders Trump To Reinstate Nearly All Of USAID's Functionalities
A stunning ruling that undos all of Elon Musk's goals with USAID.
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March 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
In a stunning legal rebuke, a federal judge has ruled that Elon Musk and officials from the Department of Government Efficiency must reinstate nearly all functions of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
US Chief Justice rebukes Rebukes Trump’s Call for Judge’s Impeachment youtube.com/post/Ugkxpvf...
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Chief Justice John Roberts Rebukes Trump’s Call for Judge’s Impeachment In a rare public statement, Chief Justice John Roberts strongly criticized President ...
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March 18, 2025 at 7:46 PM
US Chief Justice rebukes Rebukes Trump’s Call for Judge’s Impeachment youtube.com/post/Ugkxpvf...
“We don’t want to be Americans.” Greenland’s likely new Prime Minister rejects Trump takeover efforts.
March 14, 2025 at 7:22 PM
“We don’t want to be Americans.” Greenland’s likely new Prime Minister rejects Trump takeover efforts.
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President Trump's administration further restricts Russian access to US payment systems.
In January, President Biden's administration put a 60-day exemption in place that allowed certain energy transactions from sanctioned Russiam banks to continue. This waiver has lapsed now.
In January, President Biden's administration put a 60-day exemption in place that allowed certain energy transactions from sanctioned Russiam banks to continue. This waiver has lapsed now.
March 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
President Trump's administration further restricts Russian access to US payment systems.
In January, President Biden's administration put a 60-day exemption in place that allowed certain energy transactions from sanctioned Russiam banks to continue. This waiver has lapsed now.
In January, President Biden's administration put a 60-day exemption in place that allowed certain energy transactions from sanctioned Russiam banks to continue. This waiver has lapsed now.
What President Trump is doing is insane, experts warn.
March 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
What President Trump is doing is insane, experts warn.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed conditional support for the U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, describing the idea as “correct” but emphasizing the need to address several critical issues before any agreement can be finalized.
March 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed conditional support for the U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, describing the idea as “correct” but emphasizing the need to address several critical issues before any agreement can be finalized.
Europe hit US hard with retaliatory tariffs
Major trade partners are hitting back at President Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports—slapping new taxes on U.S. goods from textiles and water heaters to beef and bourbon.
Major trade partners are hitting back at President Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports—slapping new taxes on U.S. goods from textiles and water heaters to beef and bourbon.
March 12, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Europe hit US hard with retaliatory tariffs
Major trade partners are hitting back at President Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports—slapping new taxes on U.S. goods from textiles and water heaters to beef and bourbon.
Major trade partners are hitting back at President Trump’s increased tariffs on aluminum and steel imports—slapping new taxes on U.S. goods from textiles and water heaters to beef and bourbon.
Facts or fiction?
U.S. accuses Japan of imposing exorbitant tariffs on rice.
U.S. accuses Japan of imposing exorbitant tariffs on rice.
March 12, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Facts or fiction?
U.S. accuses Japan of imposing exorbitant tariffs on rice.
U.S. accuses Japan of imposing exorbitant tariffs on rice.
The US says Japan has 700% tariffs on US rice.
Facts or fiction?
According to the most recent numbers from the agriculture ministry, the U.S accounted for the highest share of tariff-free rice imported by Japan in 2023
Facts or fiction?
According to the most recent numbers from the agriculture ministry, the U.S accounted for the highest share of tariff-free rice imported by Japan in 2023
March 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The US says Japan has 700% tariffs on US rice.
Facts or fiction?
According to the most recent numbers from the agriculture ministry, the U.S accounted for the highest share of tariff-free rice imported by Japan in 2023
Facts or fiction?
According to the most recent numbers from the agriculture ministry, the U.S accounted for the highest share of tariff-free rice imported by Japan in 2023
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"But we also got into substantive details on how this war is going to permanently end. What type of guarantees they're [Ukrainians] they're going to have for their long-term security and prosperity" - US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.
March 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
"But we also got into substantive details on how this war is going to permanently end. What type of guarantees they're [Ukrainians] they're going to have for their long-term security and prosperity" - US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.
Canada, Ukraine, and Tesla (Monday, March 10)
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March 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
BREAKING: China has announced retaliatory tariffs on certain Canadian agricultural and food imports, effective March 20, 2025. This move follows Canada’s October 2024 tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum.
• 100% tariffs on Canadian rapeseed oil, oil cakes, and peas.
• 100% tariffs on Canadian rapeseed oil, oil cakes, and peas.
March 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
BREAKING: China has announced retaliatory tariffs on certain Canadian agricultural and food imports, effective March 20, 2025. This move follows Canada’s October 2024 tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel, and aluminum.
• 100% tariffs on Canadian rapeseed oil, oil cakes, and peas.
• 100% tariffs on Canadian rapeseed oil, oil cakes, and peas.
BREAKING: Ottawa announces $6B in aid for businesses affected by tariffs, relaxes some El rules.
March 7, 2025 at 9:20 PM
BREAKING: Ottawa announces $6B in aid for businesses affected by tariffs, relaxes some El rules.
According to Reuters, the Trump administration plans to revoke temporary legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians who fled Russia’s conflict, potentially fast-tracking their deportation.
March 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
According to Reuters, the Trump administration plans to revoke temporary legal status for 240,000 Ukrainians who fled Russia’s conflict, potentially fast-tracking their deportation.
Mexico Secures Temporary Tariff Reprieve, Canada Waits for Relief
Goods from Mexico covered by a North American trade pact will be exempted for a month from the 25% tariffs that Donald Trump imposed.
Goods from Mexico covered by a North American trade pact will be exempted for a month from the 25% tariffs that Donald Trump imposed.
March 6, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Mexico Secures Temporary Tariff Reprieve, Canada Waits for Relief
Goods from Mexico covered by a North American trade pact will be exempted for a month from the 25% tariffs that Donald Trump imposed.
Goods from Mexico covered by a North American trade pact will be exempted for a month from the 25% tariffs that Donald Trump imposed.
Jack Daniel’s maker: “Canada removing US alcohol from shelves is worse than a tariff.”
Damn! Canadians aren’t messing around—they’re even pulling already imported alcohol off the shelves.
We’re being erased, and I don’t blame them.
We’re being erased, and I don’t blame them.
March 6, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Jack Daniel’s maker: “Canada removing US alcohol from shelves is worse than a tariff.”
The Supreme Court rejects Trumps bid to keep $2 Billion in Foreign Aid frozen.
In a close 5-4 decision, this ruling upholds a lower court’s order requiring the government to release funds owed to contractors and nonprofits for completed work.
In a close 5-4 decision, this ruling upholds a lower court’s order requiring the government to release funds owed to contractors and nonprofits for completed work.
March 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The Supreme Court rejects Trumps bid to keep $2 Billion in Foreign Aid frozen.
In a close 5-4 decision, this ruling upholds a lower court’s order requiring the government to release funds owed to contractors and nonprofits for completed work.
In a close 5-4 decision, this ruling upholds a lower court’s order requiring the government to release funds owed to contractors and nonprofits for completed work.
What is a joke to the USA is death to another. Trumps renewed threat to Greenland.
March 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
What is a joke to the USA is death to another. Trumps renewed threat to Greenland.
Trump warns educational institutions about protests.
March 4, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Trump warns educational institutions about protests.
Canada knows what’s at stake. They hit back the USA with tariffs. youtube.com/shorts/IOjdt...
Canada responds to US tariff. #trump #tariff #uspolitics #news #canada #elon
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March 4, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Canada knows what’s at stake. They hit back the USA with tariffs. youtube.com/shorts/IOjdt...
Ontario, Canada via Brian Krassienstein. American liquor has been ordered to be removed from shelves across Ontario.
March 4, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Ontario, Canada via Brian Krassienstein. American liquor has been ordered to be removed from shelves across Ontario.
Canada responds to US tariffs.
PM Trudeau: “There are no winners in a trade war”
PM Trudeau: “There are no winners in a trade war”
March 4, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Canada responds to US tariffs.
PM Trudeau: “There are no winners in a trade war”
PM Trudeau: “There are no winners in a trade war”
Canada responds to US tariffs
March 4, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Canada responds to US tariffs
Ontario Premier Doug Ford just canceled Elon Musk’s Starlink contract and banned all U.S. companies from government contracts in response to Trump’s economic war with Canada.
“It’s done, it’s gone,” Ford said. “We won’t award contracts to people who
“It’s done, it’s gone,” Ford said. “We won’t award contracts to people who
March 4, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Ontario Premier Doug Ford just canceled Elon Musk’s Starlink contract and banned all U.S. companies from government contracts in response to Trump’s economic war with Canada.
“It’s done, it’s gone,” Ford said. “We won’t award contracts to people who
“It’s done, it’s gone,” Ford said. “We won’t award contracts to people who
