Why Miran Claims Exporters Bear the Majority of the Tariffs
Fed’s Milan Explains Misjudgments on Tariffs Federal Reserve President Stephen Milan addressed the misconceptions surrounding tariff-induced inflation in a speech on Monday. His main point? Tariffs should only increase the consumer price level by about two-tenths of a percentage point. Even in a scenario of perfect pass-through, he estimates an upper limit of four-tenths and […]
Trump requests Senate Majority Leader Thune to eliminate the ‘blue slips’ practice.
Trump Urges Senate to Eliminate Blue Slip Tradition On Thursday, former President Donald Trump called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to put an end to the Senate’s “blue slip” tradition. He contended that this practice has enabled Democrats to obstruct Republican judicial and U.S. attorney nominees. Trump expressed frustration on Truth Social, stating, “If […]
The latest falsehood from Washington: ‘The majority of migrants are safe’
Tragic Attack Highlights Immigration Security Concerns When an Afghan national, Rahmanullah Rakanwar, allegedly shot and killed two National Guardsmen in Washington, D.C. just before Thanksgiving, it raised significant questions about immigration and trust in those seeking asylum. Rakanwar had previously been vetted by the CIA, worked alongside the U.S. military in Afghanistan, and was granted […]
Merz secures majority support for pension bill in Germany
2025/12/05December 5, 2025 Germany’s coalition government pushes for strong majority ahead of crucial pensions vote The coalition government in Germany is urging its senior leaders to garner support from potential opposition, aiming to secure backing for its contentious pension reforms. Leading the charge, Alexander Hofmann, from Bavaria’s conservative Christian Socialists (CSU), stressed that the coalition […]
Senate Majority Leader discusses Republican message for the midterms on ‘Ruthless’
Republican Midterm Message Preview from Senate Majority Leader Senate Majority Leader John Thune, in a recent podcast interview, outlined key themes for the Republican midterm campaign. He emphasized three main points: safety, economy, and opportunity. Thune stated, “For us, it’s about creating new chances for safer streets, increased income, and an overall better life.” He […]
Turkey, with a Muslim majority, is not ‘hostile’ towards Christians, according to an Orthodox leader.
Patriarch Affirms Christians Are Safe in Turkey The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople stated on Friday that Turkey, a country with a Muslim majority, should not be viewed as a “hostile environment” for Christians, even though the Christian population has significantly decreased over the years. Once seen as the cradle of Christianity and home to the […]
Concerns grow among Republicans about Tennessee’s special election that might result in a zero-vote majority for the GOP in the House.
Republicans are increasingly uneasy about the upcoming special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, an area that President Trump won by a significant 22 points last year. Traditionally, Republicans have dominated congressional elections, but recent polling has raised alarm bells, suggesting an upset could shrink their House majority to a precarious zero votes. “I’m quite […]
Notebook Insights: Greene’s departure causes fresh arithmetic challenges for the GOP majority in the House
Shift in House Dynamics as Rep. Greene Announces Resignation The political landscape in the House of Representatives is getting more intriguing. On Friday night, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, made the surprising announcement that she plans to resign in January. Currently, the House is comprised of 219 Republicans and 213 Democrats, with […]
Democrats strengthen their hold on New York City after Mamdani’s win for mayor and increased majority in the city council.
Anticipation is building for a friendly rapport between New York City’s Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani and the City Council. In contrast to outgoing Mayor Adams, who had a more centrist approach and often found himself at odds with the City Council upon taking office in 2022, Mamdani, with his more progressive stance, is likely to face […]
Minneapolis mayoral election moves to ranked choice voting as no candidate receives majority, Frey and Fateh lead the group
Minneapolis Mayoral Race Heads to Ranked-Choice Voting In Minneapolis, the mayoral race will proceed to ranked-choice voting since no candidate secured at least 50% of the votes in the recent election, according to reports. Voters in the city are able to rank three candidates in council elections, with over a dozen candidates competing for the […]