Trump’s AP News Agency Ban Ignites Gulf Naming Clash and Press Freedom Firestorm
President Donald Trump declared Tuesday February 18 2025 that Associated Press (AP) loses Oval Office and Air Force. Analysis from...
February 19, 2025Section
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Trump Labels LatAm Cartels Terrorists, Escalating U.S. Fight Against Crime
The U.S. Federal Register announced on February 19, 2025, that President Donald Trump designated the Tren de Aragua
February 19, 2025
Trump’s Tariff Titan Howard Lutnick Takes Charge of U.S. Commerce
The U.S. Senate confirmed Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary on February 18, 2025, with a close 51-45 vote, reports Reuters....
February 19, 2025
Trump’s 25% Tariffs Target Cars, Drugs, Chips, Shakes Global Trade
President Donald Trump confirmed on February 18 2025 during a White House press briefing plans to slap 25% tariffs. Analysis...
February 19, 2025
Meta’s $10 Billion Bet: The World’s Longest Subsea Cable to Power A.I.
Meta has unveiled Project Waterworth a $10 billion initiative to build the world’s longest subsea cable spanning over. Analysis from...
February 18, 2025
Dexit: Why Companies Are Leaving Delaware and What It Means for Business
Delaware long a corporate haven in the U.S. is facing a growing exodus of companies—a trend now called Dexit. Coverage...
February 18, 2025
China Warns of Fallout After U.S. Alters Stance on Taiwan Independence
China has accused the United States of undermining decades of diplomatic agreements after the U.S. State Department. Analysis from The...
February 18, 2025
Macron Bridges Europe, Ukraine, and Trump in Urgent Peace Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron spearheads a bold move to align Europe and Ukraine with U.S. President Donald Trump’s rapid push...
February 18, 2025
Ukraine Excluded as U.S. and Russia Discuss Peace in Saudi Arabia
Top U.S. and Russian officials are meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday to discuss the Ukraine war and broader...
February 17, 2025