Politics

The trade landscape has become a battleground, marked by the reckless tariff policies instituted by former President Donald Trump. His administration’s sweeping tariffs, aimed at taking on China, appear to have backfired spectacularly by not only isolating potential allies but also creating adverse reactions among global trading partners. The notion that slapping tariffs on allied
In a remarkable display of the complexity and unpredictability of trade policy, comments from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have ignited fresh concerns over the long-term efficacy of recently issued tariff exemptions. While there has been a sigh of relief regarding the temporary exclusions for certain electronics from reciprocal tariffs, Lutnick’s assertion that these exemptions may
In a groaning demonstration of a government system seemingly stuck in a molasses trap, the Trump administration’s handling of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation lays bare the dysfunctionality and callousness of our immigration policies. This incident catalyzes an urgent conversation about the inadequacies of a system that too often prioritizes procedure over humanity, leaving vulnerable
The recent termination of Peter Carr, a former spokesman for two high-profile special counsels, raises unsettling questions about the integrity of the legal processes surrounding presidential power. Carr’s departure from the Department of Justice (DOJ), precipitated by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche—a man whose own judicial history is undeniably intertwined with the former president—signals far
The global economy teeters on the brink of disaster, as the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China escalates to unprecedented levels. Recently, China announced that it would raise its tariffs on U.S. imports to an astonishing 84%, a clear retaliatory measure to the Trump administration’s draconian tariff increases that now exceed 100%
The recent announcement from the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) to dismantle its National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET) marks a significant pivot in the government’s strategy toward regulating the burgeoning cryptocurrency sector. This move signals an unsettling trend, especially for those who believe in the necessity of robust oversight in financial transactions—especially those involving digital assets,