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  • 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…

  • USA: The Presidential Pardon

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    <disclaimer: Since this is AI generated, it has the biases of any AI generation tools. It is meant more as a general guide, rather than an accurate representation of say recent events.> The power to grant pardons is one of the most significant tools available to the U.S. President, representing a vital aspect of executive…

  • Politics: Biden vs Trump, Executive orders

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    (Note, all the below is only speculation… from a language model.) An executive order is a directive issued by the President of the United States to manage operations of the federal government. These orders have the force of law but do not require approval from Congress. They are often used to direct federal agencies and…

  • USA: Ban on gas exports

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    The narrative surrounding President Joe Biden’s awareness of the pause on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) export approvals has become a focal point in political discourse, particularly following comments made by Speaker Mike Johnson. Johnson’s assertion, circulated on social media, alleges that during a January 2024 meeting, President Biden seemed unaware of an executive order…