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  • USA: Renaming of the Persian Gulf?

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    (Disclaimer: This is AI generated so may not be accurate!) May 7, 2025 — The geopolitical landscape of the Persian Gulf, a region long marked by power struggles and strategic maneuvering, is once again in the spotlight following reports that U.S. President Donald Trump plans to officially rename the body of water the “Arabian Gulf”…

  • USA: Trump v Harvard so far…. (30 Apr 25)

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    The conflict between Harvard University and the Trump administration has intensified sharply in recent weeks, revealing deep divides over campus governance, academic freedom, and the federal government’s role in shaping higher education. What began as a dispute over antisemitism policies has since ballooned into a sweeping standoff involving billions in federal funding, legal challenges, and…

  • USA: Does Trump have the power to tariff?

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    The U.S. Constitution, under Article I, Section 8, explicitly assigns Congress the authority to regulate commerce with foreign nations and impose tariffs, granting it the power to “lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises” and to “regulate Commerce with foreign Nations.” This constitutional framework historically positioned Congress as the primary architect of tariff policy,…

  • USA: Trump vs Harvard

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    Since President Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025, his administration, alongside Vice President JD Vance and influential advisor Elon Musk, has pursued an aggressive agenda that critics argue includes politically motivated actions against perceived adversaries. Among the most prominent and contentious of these is the administration’s…

  • USA: Isolationism

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    Key Points Historical Overview U.S. isolationism began with the nation’s founding, emphasizing non-involvement in foreign conflicts, as seen in George Washington’s Farewell Address (American Isolationism in the 1930s). It peaked in the 1920s and 1930s, with policies like the Neutrality Acts reflecting a focus on domestic issues during the Great Depression. This stance shifted after…

  • USA: Recent Detentions

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    Rebecca Burke: British Graphic Artist Background: Rebecca Burke, a 28-year-old from Portskewett, Monmouthshire, UK, was on a four-month backpacking trip across North America when her journey derailed on February 26, 2025. After being denied entry into Canada from Washington state due to her plan to perform domestic chores for a host family (deemed work requiring…

  • USA: Trump’s Science Cuts

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    The Trump administration’s second term has been characterized by a bold and aggressive push to reduce federal funding for scientific research, a policy direction significantly shaped by Elon Musk’s influence through the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This initiative, aimed at slashing government expenditure and enhancing operational efficiency, has targeted major scientific agencies…

  • USA: Gov Murphy and Immigration

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    Governor Phil Murphy’s recent admission that he and First Lady Tammy Murphy are housing an undocumented immigrant in their own home is not merely a personal act of kindness—it is a deliberate, provocative challenge to decades of federal immigration enforcement policies and a bold assertion of state sovereignty. By proclaiming, “Let’s have her live at…

  • USA: In Saine’s money case

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    (inspired from https://reason.com/2025/01/31/the-government-says-money-isnt-property-so-it-can-take-yours/) In the particular case involving Chuck Saine—a small business owner at the center of a dispute over asset forfeiture—the government advanced an argument encapsulated in a technical footnote: that “money is not necessarily ‘property’ for constitutional purposes.” The rationale behind this assertion is rooted in the idea that money is a creation…

  • USA: The Trade Deficit

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    The U.S. Trade Deficit: A 2024 Analysis Trade has long been a defining characteristic of the U.S. economy, shaping domestic industries, employment patterns, and international relations. The U.S. trade deficit, often debated in economic and political circles, reflects the difference between what the country exports and imports. In 2024, this trade deficit remained significant, driven…

  • USA: Influential Factions

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    In recent developments within the U.S. political landscape, several influential factions have emerged, each aiming to reshape government operations and policies according to their distinct ideologies. These groups, while operating independently, share common goals of increasing executive authority, reducing government spending, and implementing stringent policy measures. Miller-Headed Immigration Faction Stephen Miller, known for his hardline…

  • USA: Gabbard and DNI

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    The establishment of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) marked a watershed moment in American history, emerging directly from the painful lessons learned in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The U.S. government recognized that the intelligence community had been operating in silos, which hampered its ability to effectively prevent future tragedies.…

  • USA: California’s Dams

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    President Donald Trump’s recent move to order the opening of two dams in California—specifically Terminus Dam at Lake Kaweah and Schafer Dam at Lake Success—has sparked a considerable debate among policymakers, environmentalists, local officials, and water management experts. This directive, coming in the midst of ongoing concerns over wildfires and water shortages in the state,…

  • USA: EU Tariffs?

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    The recent announcement by President Trump regarding tariffs on the European Union marks not merely a shift in trade policy, but a pivotal moment with far-reaching economic, political, and social ramifications. This development, framed under the “America First” doctrine, is set to reshape global trade dynamics and create a cascade of consequences that extend well…

  • USA: The limits of Presidents

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    The power of the President of the United States, while substantial, is carefully circumscribed to prevent overreach. The framers of the Constitution designed a system of governance that distributes power across the legislative, executive, and judicial branches, ensuring no single branch dominates. This system of checks and balances is foundational to American democracy, and its…