BlackRock’s Warning: U.S. Debt Risks Push Bitcoin Toward Reserve Currency Status
BlackRock’s annual letter from CEO Larry Fink highlights a growing concern: America’s rising debt threatens the dollar’s
August 20, 2025Section
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U.S. Intelligence Shake-Up: 37 Security Clearances Revoked Amid Review of 2016 Russia Reports
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI, Director Tulsi Gabbard revoked 37 security clearances.
August 20, 2025
U.S. Expands Immigration Checks to Target Anti-American and Antisemitic Activity
The United States government has announced a new policy that places ideology at the center of immigration vetting
August 20, 2025
South Korea Steps In as Japan Backs Away from U.S. Shipbuilding Revival
Japan’s Imabari Shipbuilding confirmed in July 2025 that it will not invest in U.S. shipyards, despite Washington and Tokyo
August 20, 2025
U.S. Housing Construction Soars in July Even as Future Permits Stall
The U.S. Census Bureau and HUD report that housing starts climbed 5.2 percent in July, reaching 1.428 million units
August 19, 2025
Trump Places Stephen Miran on Fed Board, Signaling Shift in Rate Debate
President Donald Trump announced on August 7, 2025, that Stephen Miran, chair of the White House Council of Economic
August 19, 2025
Canada’s Inflation Slows to 1.7% in July as Fuel Costs Fall, Core Pressures Hold
Statistics Canada reported that annual consumer inflation slowed to 1.7 percent in July 2025, down from 1.9 percent in June.
August 19, 2025
Against All Odds: Trump and the Fragile Dawn of Peace
It is rare in international politics to witness a genuine shift in mood within just a few days, something almost...
August 19, 2025
Ukraine Talks in Washington Put Security Pacts and Land Swaps on the Table
According to official statements, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Europe’s top leaders at the White...
August 18, 2025