Susan Wright Donald Trump is looking to play a significant role as a peacemaker amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, with a particular focus on Iran. Recent negotiations between the U.S. and Iran regarding a nuclear deal have gained momentum, presenting a potential opportunity for Trump to secure a diplomatic breakthrough. The stakes are high. Trump … Read more
Congress is gearing up to tackle a significant budget reconciliation package that could reshape the U.S. economy and address key issues like immigration and inflation. With an aggressive timeline set by Speaker Mike Johnson, lawmakers are expected to return to Capitol Hill soon to push forward with this important legislation. The reconciliation package, humorously dubbed … Read more
Canada has a new Prime Minister. Mark Carney, who previously led the Bank of England, won re-election on Monday. He takes over from Justin Trudeau, who was ousted earlier this year. Carney’s Liberal Party is expected to secure a plurality in the Canadian parliament, winning about 168 seats and 43.5 percent of the vote. This … Read more
Amazon has announced that it will start displaying the added costs of President Trump’s tariffs on products sold through its platform. This decision has drawn criticism from the Trump administration, which labeled the move as “hostile and political.” The announcement was reported by Punchbowl News, highlighting Amazon’s plan to show the tariff costs next to … Read more
A Princeton University professor has raised concerns about the school’s recent decision to remove portraits of past chairmen from a scientific department. According to the professor, the university took down these portraits because they were all white men. This decision has sparked a debate about diversity and representation in academia. In a conversation with journalist … Read more
The White House announced on Tuesday that President Donald Trump will sign an order aimed at protecting the auto industry from overlapping tariffs. This move comes as part of an effort to boost domestic production of vehicles in the United States. Currently, auto manufacturers face a 25% tariff on imported vehicles. Trump’s new order will … Read more
Tuesday marks a significant milestone in President Trump’s second term, as he completes his first 100 days in office. During this time, Trump has taken bold steps on various issues, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, addressing antisemitism on college campuses, and attempting to reform the Pentagon’s operations. He has also launched a government … Read more
The Trump administration has launched an investigation into Harvard University’s law journal, the Harvard Law Review, focusing on how it treats white contributors. This action was announced by the Education Department and the Department of Health and Human Services. They are looking into claims that the journal is making decisions based on race rather than … Read more
On Monday, the House of Representatives passed a significant bill aimed at protecting victims of non-consensual intimate imagery, including deepfake revenge porn. This legislation, known as the TAKE IT DOWN Act, was supported by both Republicans and Democrats, with 207 Republicans and 202 Democrats voting in favor of it. The bill seeks to prohibit the … Read more
This month marks the 100th anniversary of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s iconic novel, "The Great Gatsby." The book, which many consider a masterpiece, was first published in April 1925. Despite its eventual acclaim, Fitzgerald faced disappointment when the novel did not achieve immediate success. He had hoped it would be celebrated as a significant contribution to … Read more
