PRESIDENT ROBERT TRAVAGLINI

May 23 2026POLITICS

Ukraine pushes for stronger diplomacy with U. S. support

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently highlighted the need to speed up peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking in a late-night video message, he emphasized that fresh ideas from Washington could help shape how these discussions move forward. Earlier that day, he joined a virtual meeting wit

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Trump Picks New Fed Chair to Cool Inflation

President Donald Trump will officially install Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve on Friday at the White House. Warsh, who is 56 years old, was approved by Congress in a vote that almost split along party lines on May 13. He will replace Jerome Powell, who will stay on the bo

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May 21 2026POLITICS

Trump Moves to Regulate AI with New Executive Order

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity early this week, according to sources close to the administration. The directive would set up a voluntary system that requires AI developers to share their models with federal officials 90 d

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Trump’s War Talk and the Cost of Luxury

President Trump has long claimed that his wealth and business experience give him a special ability to help ordinary Americans. Recently, however, he has said that the economic pain people feel from his war with Iran will not change his approach. In a brief interview, he answered that the figh

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Global Tensions and US Strategy: A Fresh Look

Robert Gates, the former Defense Secretary, speaks on a TV show about how America faces new challenges from China and Russia. He says the world is in a risky period because those two countries have built up nuclear weapons and are catching up to US technology. Gates explains that China has almost tw

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Taiwan’s Future: A Call for Self‑Determination

President Lai Ching‑te recently told a celebration in Taipei that the phrase “Taiwan independence” simply means the island is not part of China and that its people alone should decide what happens next. He repeated a stance his party has held since 1999: Taiwan is already a sovereign state called

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Trump’s Air Force One Outburst Sparks Online Fury

President Trump launched a fiery attack from the cockpit of Air Force One, targeting Senate staffer Robert Karem after an alleged mishap during a defense hearing. The president posted a scathing message on Truth Social, calling Karem an “idiot” and demanding he be fired for supposedly embarrassing S

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May 16 2026POLITICS

Peru’s New Constitution Dream: A Radical Shift on the Horizon

Roberto Sanchez, a 57‑year‑old congressman from the Together for Peru party, has taken the political stage by promising a complete rewrite of the country’s constitution. His campaign is built on the idea that the 1990s charter, drafted under former President Alberto Fujimori—father of the current se

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May 16 2026POLITICS

A Staten Island activist's life marked by bold opinions and lasting impact

Robert Zahn spent over two decades shaping Staten Island's political scene, first as a utility worker at Ground Zero, then as a conservative organizer who never shied from debate. His 17-year fight with prostate cancer ended at 60, leaving behind a legacy of unfiltered opinions and grassroots activi

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May 13 2026POLITICS

Trump’s China Trip: Balancing Trade, Security, and Politics

President Trump’s upcoming visit to China is shaping up to be more than just a routine diplomatic stop. House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan recently emphasized that Trump’s focus will be squarely on decisions that benefit the U. S. , from trade policies to national security concerns. Jordan, a strong T

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