In a deepening fiscal and political crisis for the world’s most prominent international institution, the United Nations is facing a historic budget shortfall—and much of it stems from a widening chasm between the U.S. and the UN itself. According to The Economist, the UN entered 2024 with a $200 million cash shortfall, and internal projections …

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In what may come to define one of the most pivotal chapters in modern American political history, a forthcoming book reveals that White House aides considered administering a cognitive test to President Joe Biden months before his dramatic withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race. The revelations come from “2024: How Trump Retook the White House …

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In classic Trumpian style, President Donald Trump shut down speculation over Mike Waltz’s departure from the role of national security adviser this weekend, forcefully rejecting media claims that Waltz was ousted in the wake of the so-called “Signalgate” scandal. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump characterized the move not as a demotion or …

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Starbucks is once again in the middle of a cultural brew storm—this time not over the coffee, but the clothing. The company’s latest dress code update has sparked a wave of protests from its Gen Z workforce, particularly from unionized employees who see the move as a direct hit on personal expression and identity. Set …

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Oh, buckle up—because if you thought the legal wrangling over media, executive power, and federal employment couldn’t get spicier, the D.C. Circuit Court just handed the Trump administration a judicial espresso shot. In a 2-1 decision that has already been hailed as a monumental win for Team Trump, the U.S. Court of Appeals has granted …

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In the high-stakes trade war between the United States and China, a quiet yet telling shift is taking place behind the scenes—and it’s coming from Beijing. According to a Bloomberg report, China is now selectively exempting a significant number of U.S. goods from its once-fierce retaliatory tariff regime. A list quietly circulating among business insiders …

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The Trump administration’s reported consideration of sending illegal immigrants with criminal records to countries like Libya and Rwanda represents a bold, controversial escalation in its already aggressive immigration strategy — and one that is almost certain to ignite legal, ethical, and geopolitical firestorms. According to CNN, administration officials are engaged in preliminary discussions with the …

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In a whirlwind series of developments that caught Washington watchers off guard, former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has been tapped by former President Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations — just hours after reports emerged that Waltz was preparing to exit the administration altogether. Trump’s surprise announcement, …

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Don’t adjust your screens — Joe Biden is re-emerging from political exile, and his choice of stage couldn’t be more telling. After months of silence following his historic exit from the 2024 presidential race, the former president is set to grant his first post-White House interview… on The View. Yes, that View — the reliably …

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In a major geopolitical and economic development, the United States and Ukraine signed a landmark rare earth minerals agreement on Wednesday, establishing the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund—a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating Ukraine’s economic recovery and further entrenching America’s role in the region’s long-term stability. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent formally announced the deal in …

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