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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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An independent dive into the most pressing political news stories of the day, offering a balanced look at the arguments from all sides.
“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.
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
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.
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.
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”
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
In other news: A Californian asked if it is even healthy to open a social media account and only see posts from one account.
February 27, 2025 at 8:43 AM
In other news: A Californian asked if it is even healthy to open a social media account and only see posts from one account.
Xi and Putin Reaffirm Alliance
In a significant geopolitical move, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their “no limits” strategic partnership.
Image: Getty image
In a significant geopolitical move, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their “no limits” strategic partnership.
Image: Getty image
February 26, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Xi and Putin Reaffirm Alliance
In a significant geopolitical move, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their “no limits” strategic partnership.
Image: Getty image
In a significant geopolitical move, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have reaffirmed their “no limits” strategic partnership.
Image: Getty image
Germany has firmly rejected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s proposal to deploy European peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of a future ceasefire agreement, calling the idea “completely premature” and “highly inappropriate”.
February 19, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Germany has firmly rejected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s proposal to deploy European peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of a future ceasefire agreement, calling the idea “completely premature” and “highly inappropriate”.
Xi rare meeting with tech leaders.
Reports are that he told leaders to “show your talent”.
Reports are that he told leaders to “show your talent”.
February 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Xi rare meeting with tech leaders.
Reports are that he told leaders to “show your talent”.
Reports are that he told leaders to “show your talent”.
Mexico threatens Google with legal action over the renaming of Gulf.
The name “Gulf of Mexico,” dating back to 1607, is officially recognized by the United Nations, further complicating the dispute.
The name “Gulf of Mexico,” dating back to 1607, is officially recognized by the United Nations, further complicating the dispute.
February 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Mexico threatens Google with legal action over the renaming of Gulf.
The name “Gulf of Mexico,” dating back to 1607, is officially recognized by the United Nations, further complicating the dispute.
The name “Gulf of Mexico,” dating back to 1607, is officially recognized by the United Nations, further complicating the dispute.
Germany has firmly rejected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s proposal to deploy European peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of a future ceasefire agreement, calling the idea “completely premature” and “highly inappropriate”.
February 18, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Germany has firmly rejected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s proposal to deploy European peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of a future ceasefire agreement, calling the idea “completely premature” and “highly inappropriate”.
Hard to keep up with what is happening? Here are a few stories to start with 🧵
US-Russia Peace Talks
Well you would think it’s about peace between the two but nope, it’s all about Ukraine without Ukraine. 🤔
US-Russia Peace Talks
Well you would think it’s about peace between the two but nope, it’s all about Ukraine without Ukraine. 🤔
February 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Hard to keep up with what is happening? Here are a few stories to start with 🧵
US-Russia Peace Talks
Well you would think it’s about peace between the two but nope, it’s all about Ukraine without Ukraine. 🤔
US-Russia Peace Talks
Well you would think it’s about peace between the two but nope, it’s all about Ukraine without Ukraine. 🤔
While on local soil the resignations keep ramping up. AUSA Southern District New York Hagan Scotten resignation letter.
February 15, 2025 at 10:12 AM
While on local soil the resignations keep ramping up. AUSA Southern District New York Hagan Scotten resignation letter.