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DOGE is developing a master database for immigration enforcement, sources reveal

Palantir Technologies, a prominent American software company renowned for its big data analytics capabilities, is collaborating with the Data Operations Group (DOGE) in a significant project aimed at building a…

Trump signs order to accelerate deep-sea mining and challenge China’s control over critical minerals

This month, the U.S. administration went further and made a surprising and ambitious move to strengthen deep-sea mining. To that end, they just signed an executive order to expedite the…

Trump Urges Putin to Halt Strikes on Kyiv

In a significant development regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about a potential peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine during a press conference at the…

UK Government Reviews Tax-Free Parcel Rule for Shein and Temu

The new UK government has undertaken a review of the “de minimis” rule. In effect, this rule allows foreign retailers to send parcels worth less than £135 to the UK…

Trump claims trade talks with China are happening despite Beijing’s denial

China’s role in global trade has shifted significantly. In recent years, on a regional basis, Southeast Asia has surpassed it to become the largest trading partner. This shift has implications…

UK Signals Potential Tariff Reductions in Trade Talks with US

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has suggested that the UK might reduce tariffs on U.S. car imports in an effort to broker a trade deal with the Trump administration. Reeves stated that…

Musk’s Government Role Faces Increased Scrutiny

Musk’s special government employee position— announced in early February —is coming under greater scrutiny. He’s slated to depart from this position by the end of May. In his first public…

China and Canada Discuss Joint Resistance to U.S. “Bullying” on Tariffs

China’s ambassador to Canada, Wang Di, has proposed a partnership between Beijing and Ottawa aimed at resisting American “bullying” and pushing back against U.S. tariffs. Wang suggested that both countries…

Trump Signals Potential Reduction of China Tariffs, No Plans to Fire Fed Chair

Donald Trump escalated his attacks on the cliche Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. He referred to Powell as “a big loser” as interest rate fears rise. For his part, Trump…

Trump Claims Canada Would ‘Cease to Exist’ Without U.S. and Suggests Higher Auto Tariffs

President Donald Trump recently reignited tensions with Canada, making a series of controversial remarks during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office. Trump’s comments come in the wake of his…

Vance Arrives in Delhi for Key Talks with Modi Amid Tariff Tensions

JD Vance, the new U.S. Senator from Ohio, is visiting India as we speak. His aim is to deepen the already robust bilateral relationship between the U.S. and India. His…

Russia and Ukraine Blame Each Other for Violating One-Day Easter Ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered a temporary truce for one day. To allow for this to take place on Easter Sunday, it will begin at midnight Moscow time on April…

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Trump’s Plan to End Birthright Citizenship in May

This case will be heard by the Supreme Court on May 15. This case directly challenges the merits of President Donald Trump’s executive order, claiming the authority to end birthright…

Trump’s Claim That Grocery Prices Are Down Doesn’t Match the Reality

Just the other day, President Donald Trump said grocery prices and inflation in general were on the increase. These claims fly in the face of today’s economic reality. While he…

Supreme Court to Consider Parental Notification Requirements for LGBTQ+ Books in Schools

The Supreme Court’s decision in Wisconsin v. Yoder, a landmark case from 1972, continues to influence discussions around religious freedom and education in the United States. This landmark case was…

US and Iran show hope after second round of nuclear negotiations

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff headed up those high-profile talks in Rome to put a renewed focus on Iran’s nuclear program and deal with the resulting fallout. Tensions were high…

Trump Replaces Acting IRS Commissioner Amid Dispute with Treasury and Elon Musk

President Donald Trump just implemented the biggest change yet at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). That last approval was made after a back-and-forth between Bessent and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent…

Trump’s Plan to Reclassify Federal Employees Makes It Easier to Fire Them

U.S. President Donald Trump just dropped a bombshell on how we view the traditional, career government employee. He originally introduced this new category, the “schedule policy/career” category. This new classification…

Trump Considers Blaming Powell as Tariffs Weigh on Economic Outlook

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell remains under increased fire. Unsurprisingly, President Donald Trump has intensified his attacks on Powell’s leadership in this unforgiving economic tempest. Powell, originally nominated by Trump…

Trump’s Confrontational Strategy Shapes His Presidency

President Donald Trump’s administration has adopted a relentless win-lose mindset, a characteristic that has defined his life as a real estate mogul, reality television star, and leader of the United…