Under President Donald J. Trump, America is entering a new phase. Many of us didn't back him, and now, his cabinet picks seem to signal a troubling direction. In a democracy like ours, it's vital to criticize what seems wrong for our nation. Let's consider Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete
Public media like NPR and PBS are facing some serious heat. Donald Trump, soon to be president, has been openly criticizing US media, including calls to strip CBS of its broadcast license and refusing interviews with 60 Minutes. But it’s the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which funds org
High-ranking Canadian officials met with some of Donald Trump's top aides at his Mar-a-Lago estate. Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly were there to chat with Howard Lutnick (future commerce department head) and Doug Burgum (future interior department head).
High-profile business leaders are shelling out millions to support President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural committee. Companies like Amazon, Facebook, and Uber are making big donations, hoping to win favor with the incoming administration. Trump's 2017 inaugural committee set a record with $107 mil
Donald Trump recently stirred up a storm when he suggested the U. S. could reclaim the Panama Canal. He argued that Panama is charging unfair fees for ships using the canal, which the U. S. had "foolishly" given away. Panama's president, José Raúl Mulino, wasn't having it. He saw it as an attack on
President-elect Donald Trump’s energy policy, often summarized as “drill, baby, drill, ” is expected to get more complex. His cabinet picks, including Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary and Chris Wright, a natural gas fracking CEO, hint that fossil fuels will be the focus. Both have experience with
In a recent move, the Biden administration decided to drop two significant education proposals. These were plans for substantial student loan forgiveness and guidelines for transgender athletes in school sports. Once considered high priorities, these proposals were withdrawn before President-elect D
President Donald Trump has called for a primary challenger to take on U. S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, blasting him for standing against lifting the debt ceiling without restrictions. Roy, known for his passion for slashing federal spending, has advocated for limits on future spending before agreeing t
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently held his annual Q&A session with the public and media. While domestic issues took center stage, Putin used the platform to send messages to the West, especially with the upcoming change in U. S. leadership. He hinted at possible compromises in the Ukraine co
Bitcoin has hit a new record high of $108, 239, thanks in part to hints that President-elect Donald Trump may create a strategic reserve for the digital asset. This has sparked a rally in crypto ETFs, with investors looking for less volatile ways to get into the crypto market. Trump's crypto-friendl
