U.S. threat landscape poses a daunting—but familiar—test for Trump in second term
During his first term as president, Donald Trump saw the height of a violent civil war in Syria, a resurgence of Islamic State activity, and an increase in ISIS-inspired attacks abroad and on U.S. soil. . Eight years later, many of these bogeymen are back. Over the past eight weeks, Syrian rebels have launched a […]
Global Stocks over the Long Term: the S&P 500, the Big Standout vs the Markets of Japan, China, Hong Kong, India, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Canada – WOLF STREET
And how did the depreciation of the yen and rupee affect US dollar investors in Japanese and Indian stocks? Wolf Street by Wolf Richter: The S&P 500 rose 24% in 2024 and 53% in 2023 and 2024 combined. That's a huge two-year gain, reminiscent of the dot-com bubble of the late 1990s, when the S&P […]
Speaker race, Trump's second term, Carter funeral: January brings flurry of political events
New Year's Day marks the beginning of a month of political events and milestones not seen in Washington in some time. From the House speaker election to former President Carter's memorial service to the start of Trump's second term and all that comes with it, January kicks off 2025 with tone-setting votes and important actions. […]
Sununu: Trump second term 'not the evil dictatorship' warned about by 'liberal media'
New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu, a moderate whose term ends this month, dismissed concerns about President-elect Trump's second run in the White House, saying there is room within the Republican Party to criticize the leader if necessary. He suggested that there was more. “It's never easy to criticize the president or the standard-bearer of […]
Trump’s ‘Great’ First Term Immigration Plan ‘Based on Merit, Mostly,’ He Gets We’re Nation of Immigrants
On Monday's broadcast of Newsmax TV's “Wake Up America,” incoming border czar Tom Homan said he would leave decisions on H-1B visa policy up to President-elect Donald Trump, but that Trump has “great things to do” on immigration. He said he has a plan. His first term was “largely based on merit,” and Trump is […]
Panic sets in on left as Trump term nears
Maslansky + Partners President Lee Carter weighs in on American optimism ahead of a second Trump presidency and the ruling … source
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces make-or-break 2025 in search for second term
During his successful 2021 mayoral campaign, Eric Adams famously declared himself: “The Future of the Democratic Party” But as we head into 2025, that future is in question. This year will be a challenging year for Adams, both politically and personally. Mr. Adams faces explosive federal corruption charges and a tough re-election bid. New York […]
REPORT: With Biden’s Term Running Out, Even More Taxpayer-Funded Aid Headed To Ukraine
The Biden administration, with 24 days left in office, plans to announce $1.25 billion in additional military aid to Ukraine, the Associated Press reported, citing U.S. officials. The Biden administration aims to strengthen Ukraine's defenses against Russia by the time President Biden leaves office on January 20th. According to To AP. The package secures military […]
Don Jr. on what Americans can expect from a second Trump term
Don Jr. on what Americans can expect from a second Trump term: “I think he can execute so many of the policies that made us … source
NYT’s Ezra Klein says his podcast won’t be ‘resistance show’ in 2nd Trump term — rejects ‘normalizing MAGA’ concerns
New York Times journalist Ezra Klein insists his podcast won't be a “show of resistance” under the incoming Trump administration and believes President-elect Donald Trump and his movement are an “aberration” It questions liberal orthodoxy. Tuesday's “''ezra klein show'' Klein answered a question from a listener. One segment highlighted Klein's past invitations to Trump allies […]