Susan Wright

In the midst of a turbulent election season, Romania is witnessing a political drama that has drawn international attention, including from figures like Elon Musk and U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. The controversy centers around Călin Georgescu, a populist candidate who was recently barred from running in the presidential election. This decision has sparked protests … Read more

President Donald Trump recently announced an ambitious plan to create a vast trade route connecting India, Israel, Italy, and the United States. This initiative, dubbed the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), aims to strengthen ties between key allies through a network of ports, railways, and undersea cables. Standing alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at … Read more

Traders are increasingly worried about the ongoing chaos surrounding tariffs as the Trump administration struggles to clarify its goals. Many are questioning the effectiveness of the tariffs being imposed and their long-term impact on the American economy. Experts suggest that tariffs can be beneficial in certain situations. For example, they can protect crucial industries, like … Read more

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can use the Alien Enemies Act from 1798 to deport illegal gang members from the U.S. This decision came on a Monday and reverses a previous ruling by U.S. District Judge James Boasberg, who had temporarily stopped the administration from enforcing the law in a case … Read more

A Democratic Congressman from New Jersey, Donald Norcross, is currently hospitalized in North Carolina after experiencing a medical emergency. His office shared this news on Monday, stating that the incident likely relates to his gallbladder. Norcross, who has served in the House for over ten years, was admitted to UNC Rex Hospital on Sunday. Thankfully, … Read more

During a visit on Monday, President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran will begin direct negotiations. This surprising development came as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington for discussions with Trump. “We’re having direct talks with Iran, and they’ve started. It’ll go on Saturday. We have a very big meeting, … Read more

“Tariff reciprocity” might sound appealing, but experts warn it can lead to significant problems in U.S. trade policy. Former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer recently emphasized the risks of a zero-for-zero tariff agreement, stating that it would leave the U.S. vulnerable to foreign competition. He pointed out that the U.S. lacks the structural capacity to … Read more

The U.S. State Department is stepping up its scrutiny of visa applicants who may have ties to terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that at least 300 foreign students have had their visas revoked during the Trump administration due to concerns about their activities. Rubio stated, “Every time I find one of these lunatics, … Read more

Proposals for a new international currency agreement, dubbed the "Mar-a-Lago Accord," are gaining attention within the Trump administration. This initiative resembles past agreements like the Plaza Accords of the 1980s or the Bretton Woods agreement from the 1940s. Stephen Miran, who leads the Council of Economic Advisers, has outlined a framework for this accord. Additionally, … Read more

On Monday, American victims of the deadly Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, filed a lawsuit against billionaire Bashar Masri. The lawsuit claims that Masri, who lives in Washington D.C., played a role in supporting Hamas during the attack that killed over 1,200 people in Israel. Masri is accused of using his image as a … Read more