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26

Oct

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Economy, ElectionAshley Hinson, Declan Coady, Donald Trump, Drake University, Iowa, Iran, Jeffrey O’Brien, Kuwait, Waukee, West Des Moines, White House, Zach Nunn

The Price People Pay: Ashley Hinson Betrayed Iowa Families for Trump’s War on Iran

I have watched politicians run from their records for decades. I have rarely seen one sprint with such unseemly desperation. Ashley Hinson is now running for the Senate in Iowa. She is trailing badly. Consequently, she has discovered a sudden horror of Trump's war on Iran. She says Iowans are being “squeezed” and “shouldn’t have to foot the bill at the pump or the checkout line”. That is rich coming from a woman who voted seven times to keep the meter running. In private, she admitted the war is a “political liability” because “we’ve lost Iowa soldiers”. In public, she…

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23

Oct

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Election, UncategorizedAlaska, Dan J. Sullivan Jr., Dan Sullivan, Donald Trump, Iran, Kobuk, Lisa Murkowski, Mary Peltola, Shungnak, Trump, Wasilla, White House

Dan Sullivan Stands with Trump as Alaska’s Heating Bills Explode

I have watched a lot of spineless politicians in my time. I have never watched one quite like Dan Sullivan. The man from Alaska has made himself perfectly clear. He supports Donald Trump’s illegitimate war on Iran. Sullivan stands with Trump. He has voted fourteen times against War Powers resolutions. Fourteen times, he chose party over Constitution. That is not leadership. That is cowardice dressed in a senator’s suit. I want every Alaskan to hear that number. Fourteen. It should follow Sullivan everywhere he goes. This is not a complicated story. It is a story about a man who swore…

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20

Oct

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Economy, ElectionAlaska, Alaska Beacon, Alaska Democratic Party, Beijing, Canada, China, Dan Sullivan, Donald Trump, Iran, Lisa Murkowski, Mary Peltola, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NOAA, United States, Washington, White House

Dan Sullivan Faces Growing Criticism Over Support for Trump Policies

Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan of Alaska increasingly faces growing criticism over his close alignment with President Donald Trump, as some administration policies increasingly draw scrutiny for their impact on the state’s economy. The criticism is particularly strong within Alaska’s fishing industry, a sector that depends heavily on international trade. While Sullivan has presented his relationship with Trump as an advantage for Alaska, opponents argue that his support for Trump policies has sometimes come at the expense of the state’s economic interests. One of the clearest points of disagreement involves Trump’s tariff policies. Sullivan has continued to back the administration’s approach…

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01

Oct

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Opinions, UncategorizedChina, David Lammy, Donald Trump, Europe, India, Iran, Japan, Kurt Campbell, Mark Carney, middle east, Russia, South Korea, Trump, United States, White House, Xi Jinping

Trump’s Policies Push Allies Toward a New Global Order

As world leaders prepare to attend the annual United Nations General Assembly this Tuesday, the international system is undergoing a significant shift. Countries that have traditionally depended on the United States for security, trade and diplomatic support are increasingly looking for alternative partnerships, as uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s foreign policy continues to reshape relations with Washington and accelerate discussions about a new global order.The change is particularly visible among America’s traditional allies. Analysts expect Trump to focus even more heavily on foreign policy if the November midterm elections leave Congress divided and limit his ability to pursue domestic initiatives. Former…

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27

Sep

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ElectionAssociated Press, CNN, Columbia University, Donald Trump, First Amendment, Gulf of Mexico, Jameel Jaffer, Jim Acosta, MS NOW, Politico, Truth Social, United States, White House

Trump Escalates War on the Press, Bans MS NOW and Politico from White House

Trump has announced that he will ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, escalating his long-running confrontation with news organizations in his war on the press and raising fresh concerns about press freedom and the First Amendment in the United States. Trump made the announcement Friday, September 18, in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social. He accused the three outlets of repeatedly publishing what he called “fake news” about his administration and said other media organizations could face similar restrictions. However, he did not identify specific reports that he believed were false or explain…

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18

Sep

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EconomyChina, Donald Trump, Iran, Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, middle east, Pentagon, Persian Gulf, Russia, strait of hormuz, Tehran, United States, Washington, White House

Not a Quick War: Six Months Into the Iran War, Costs for the U.S. Are Mounting

More than six months into the Iran war, the United States continues to fight a major military confrontation with Iran, and the conflict is proving far more difficult and expensive than the Trump administration initially expected. What the Trump administration presented as a relatively short operation has now developed into a prolonged war, creating growing financial, military, and political problems for Washington. When President Trump authorized the campaign in February, the administration appeared to expect a rapid outcome. The administration based the strategy on the assumption that intense military pressure could force Tehran to surrender its strategic capabilities and perhaps…

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14

Sep

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Culture, ElectionAmerica, congress, Deborah Boardman, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Maryland, Mike Pence, Nancy Pelosi, Ron DeSantis, Supreme Court, Trump, United States, Washington D.C., White House

Trump Loses Another Legal Battle Over Restricting Birthright Citizenship

Donald Trump has suffered another major legal defeat in his latest attempt at restricting birthright citizenship, and that defeat raises serious questions about whether he will respect constitutional limits on presidential power. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman issued a preliminary injunction that blocks Trump’s newest executive order. That order sought to deny automatic U.S. citizenship to children of foreign nationals who give birth on American soil. The ruling represents yet another setback for an administration that has repeatedly tried to use executive power to accomplish what it has failed to achieve through the normal constitutional and legislative process.…

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07

Sep

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EconomyDonald Trump, Dow Jones, Federal Reserve, Iran, IRGC, Kevin Warsh, Kharg Island, Nasdaq-100, Nikkei 225, S&P 500, strait of hormuz, Trump, US Central Command, White House

Trump Escalates Iran Threats as U.S. Markets Brace for Fallout

U.S. President Donald Trump escalates Iran threats, warning that he could blow the country’s key oil terminal on Kharg Island to “smithereens” as tensions between Washington and Tehran rise again.  The warning comes at a sensitive moment for financial markets, with U.S. stock futures moving lower and oil prices jumping as investors assess the risks of a wider conflict. The latest escalation followed U.S. military strikes over the weekend on two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.  According to U.S. Central Command, forces linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard were preparing rockets carrying sea mines…

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03

Sep

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CultureAlvin K. Hellerstein, Donald Trump, Federal Court, Jeffrey Wall, Juan Merchan, Manhattan, New York, New York State, State Court, Stormy Daniels, Supreme Court, Trump, U.S. District Court, White House

Trump Suffers Another Legal Setback in Fight to Overturn Hush Money Conviction

U.S. President Donald Trump has suffered another setback in his effort to overturn his New York criminal conviction—the landmark hush money conviction that has dogged him since 2024. A federal judge rejected this Friday Trump’s latest attempt to move the case from state court to federal court. U.S. District Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein ruled against Trump, saying that his renewed arguments failed to provide a valid legal basis for transferring the case. The judge also dismissed Trump's claim of presidential immunity, particularly his arguments involving testimony from former aides and a lawyer, as well as statements he made on social…

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02

Sep

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EconomyCanada, Capitol Hill, Detroit, Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, NATO, NORAD, Ontario, Ottawa, Quebec, Tax Foundation, United States, Washington D.C., White House

The Cost of Tariffs on a Former Ally: Trump’s Trade War with Canada

Trump’s trade war with Canada is becoming increasingly serious, raising concerns not only about the economic costs of President Donald Trump’s tariff policy but also about the damage it could do to one of America’s closest allies. Early this week, Trump imposed new tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, and Canada responded with retaliatory measures of its own. Negotiations between the two countries have also reached an impasse, increasing the risk of further escalation. The dispute is particularly significant because Canada is not a strategic rival of the United States. It is one of Washington’s closest political, economic and…

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