18 States Sue Trump Over Birthright Citizenship Ban
In a bold move 18 state attorneys general have filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump's executive order. Analysis...
January 21, 2025Section
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Leaked German Memo Predicts Seismic Shifts in U.S. Democracy Under Trump
A confidential memo from Germany's ambassador to the United States has sparked controversy. Andreas Michaelis wrote the document on January...
January 21, 2025
Trump’s Tariff Strategy: 25% Import Tax on Canada and Mexico by February 1
President Donald Trump has unveiled a plan to impose 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports starting February. Analysis from...
January 21, 2025
Trump Launches DOGE Advisory Group, Faces Immediate Legal Backlash
President Donald Trump unveiled the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on January 20, 2025, during his inauguration speech
January 21, 2025
Trump Pardons Capitol Rioters and Reverses Biden’s Policies on Day One
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump began his second term as President of the United States with a flurry of...
January 21, 2025
Trump Pulls U.S. Out of Paris Climate Deal for Second Time
President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement for a second time. Coverage and analysis...
January 21, 2025
Canadian Firms Optimistic Despite U.S. Trade Concerns
The Bank of Canada's latest Business Outlook Survey reveals a cautiously optimistic outlook among Canadian firms. Coverage and analysis from...
January 21, 2025
Donald Trump’s Initial Executive Orders as President
Donald Trump assumed office as the 47th president of the United States, outlining his first executive orders in a speech...
January 20, 2025
Shielding Fauci and Jan 6 Committee: Biden’s Final Act
In a significant and unprecedented move, President Joe Biden issued preemptive pardons to several high-profile figures on January 20, 2025....
January 20, 2025