Tag: Trump Presidency
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Trump’s New Normal Leaves Australia Marooned: A Rising Rift in Global Alliances
The New Normal and the Australia Question Since the Davos chatter and the feverish political theater around leadership, a shift has been quietly taking shape in how the United States engages with its closest regional partners. The phrase “Trump’s new normal” has become shorthand for a more transactional, less predictable posture from Washington. For Australia,…
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Trump Grants Clemency in Second Round of Pardons, Amid Mixed Reactions
Overview: A Second Wave of Pardons from a Former President In a move that drew renewed attention to the power of presidential clemency, former President Donald Trump issued a second round of pardons and commutations. The announcements, delivered through official channels in a manner reminiscent of past administrations, included individuals with diverse backgrounds and varying…
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Senate Advances War Powers Resolution to Block Trump on Venezuela
Overview: A Bipartisan Push to Limit Military Action The US Senate on Thursday advanced a bipartisan war powers resolution aimed at preventing further United States military action in Venezuela without explicit congressional approval. The move comes in response to President Donald Trump’s weekend raid intended to capture Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, an operation that critics…
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Senate Advances Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Curb Trump’s Venezuela Actions
Overview: Senate Takes Aim at Presidential Military Action in Venezuela The U.S. Senate on Thursday moved to advance a bipartisan war powers resolution designed to prevent additional unilateral military action against Venezuela by former President Donald Trump. The measure comes after Trump ordered a weekend raid aimed at capturing Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, a move…
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Trump Threatens Action Against Colombia After Venezuela: A New Tension in US-Latin America Front
Overview: A volatile moment in US-Colombia relations In a startling escalation of regional tensions, US President Donald Trump openly suggested that military action against Colombia could be a viable option, remarking that the idea “sounds good to me.” The comments came on the heels of a tense regional backdrop that includes the ongoing political dynamics…
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Why Over 80% of America’s Top CEOs Think Trump Would Be Wrong Not to Pick Chris Waller for Fed Chair
CEO Consensus: A rare moment of unity on the Fed chair question When a diverse group of the nation’s top business leaders weighs in on the Federal Reserve chair, the message carries weight beyond typical political chatter. A surprising majority—reported as over 80%—of America’s leading CEOs believe that if President Trump were to appoint a…
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Trump Claims Six Democrats Guilty of Sedition, Says Punishable by Death
Overview of the Claim Former President Donald Trump released a short video circulating on social media this week in which he asserts that six Democratic lawmakers are guilty of sedition and argues that such crimes are punishable by death. The 90-second clip began circulating on X (formerly Twitter) in the early hours of Tuesday after…
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Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Bond Over Contempt: A Delicate Alliance in Turbulent Times
Introduction: A Controversial Bond in a Divisive Era From the moment political headlines turned toward the tensions between the United States and Saudi Arabia, observers noted a unique, almost personal, dynamic between former President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). The relationship that emerged was marked by outspoken contempt for critics, a…
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Trump Honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom
Trump honors Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom President Donald Trump posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA founder whose death has sparked a national moment of reflection and political debate. The ceremony, held on what would have been Kirk’s 32nd birthday, underscored the enduring influence…
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Trump’s Dealmaking Diplomacy Faces China Pushback Amid Rare-Earths Trade Rift
Introduction: A Fragile Handle on Global Negotiations President Donald Trump’s appeal to close deals through direct, face-to-face negotiations has long been the cornerstone of his international strategy. Yet as Beijing responds with a broad set of export controls on rare earths and other critical materials, the durability of that hands-on, bilateral diplomacy is drawing increased…